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  • May 22, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 22, 2014
Sidelines

Benderson Park unveils dragon boat; GSJGA wraps up its winter series; Sarasota athletic orientation upcoming; Sailors to hold dodgeball fundraiser; i9 Sports camp registration ongoing

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  • May 22, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

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Photo by Harriet Sokmensuer
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 22, 2014
School Board

Leading the way; Winning tournament; Initiating respect

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James Smith submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Key Beach.
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 22, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

James Smith submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Key Beach.

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This home at 2145 Alameda Ave. has five bedrooms, four baths, two half-baths, a pool and 6,439 square feet of living area. It sold for $2.95 million. Photo by Harriet Sokmensuer
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 22, 2014
Home in Whitakers sells for $2.95 million

A home in Whitakers tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

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Mitchell Burchett
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 22, 2014
Meet the Class of 2014

With graduation upon us, the Sarasota Observer asks six high school seniors to take a look back at their time in school and share a sneak peek into their futures.

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    By
  • David Conway
  • May 21, 2014
Law enforcement groups to host boating safety event

The Sarasota Police Department, Sarasota County Sheriff's Office and other groups are holding an Interagency Boating Safety Inspection Day on Saturday.

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Sarasota County Fire Chief Mike Tobias will retire after 35 years with the Fire Department.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 21, 2014
Sarasota County honors retiring fire chief

Sarasota County commissioners honored Fire Chief Mike Tobias for his 35 years of public service during a meeting Wednesday.

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The Garbage-Men Band played one its final shows in the Sarasota County Commission Chambers Wednesday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 21, 2014
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Garbage Men rock Commission Chambers

Sarasota County commissioners honored the Garbage-Men Band, a local group known for their recycled instruments, during a meeting Wednesday.

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The students with Lou and Rosemary Oberndorf. (Missing Kemery Colbert, Saint Stephen’s Episcopal School; Nino Coutelle, Pine View School; Carlen Dickerson, Booker High; Carly Grimes, Pine View School and Rebecca Warner, North Port High.)
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 21, 2014
Town Hall Scholars receive college scholarships

The 15 students each received a $2,000 scholarship for their continuing education.

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More than 750 single-family homes sold in April in Sarasota County, according to the Sarasota Association of Realtors.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 21, 2014
Real estate sales sizzle in April

Sarasota County recorded the second greatest number of property sales in its history last month, with more than 1,100 closed transactions.

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Family-owned and operated, the Broken Egg has been a breakfast, lunch and cocktail tradition since 1985.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 21, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: The Broken Egg

This week we went in the kitchen at The Broken Egg with owner Dawn Hair and chef Marco Estrada while he prepares Don's Fiesta Skillet, a Mexican-inspired breakfast medley with chorizo and peppers, served over a bed of the restaurant's Cheesy Potato Casserole.

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  • May 21, 2014
Our View

Remember the fallen

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    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 21, 2014
Campaign Against Summer Hunger surpasses its goal

The 40-day campaign, which ended May 10, is part of All Faiths’ efforts to end hunger for Sarasota families.

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