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Sarasota

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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 27, 2014
Your Neighbor: Bill Francisco

Bill Francisco has been practicing veterinary acupuncture since 2010.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 27, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

Bob Lessard submitted this photo of a sunrise over the Big Top at the Big Cat Habitat.

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    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 26, 2014
Sarasota elementary schools to celebrate Dr. Seuss

'Embracing Dr. Seuss' Differences Day' will have more than 120 volunteers read aloud to 2,500 students from 153 classrooms throughout the county.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 26, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Half Shell Seafood House

Join us in the kitchen at Half Shell Seafood House with president and chef Dino Mirando as he prepares his signature oyster combo with oysters prepared in four different ways, oysters Bienville, oysters Orleans, oysters Rockefeller and char grilled oysters.

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  • David Conway
  • February 26, 2014
Eastern Main Street businesses team up

A group of businesses on the east end of Main Street have joined to form the East End District, with an eye toward joint promotion and improvements for the area.

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 26, 2014
New lights make debut at Ed Smith Stadium

Sarasota County staff held the official test of the new $1.2 million retrofit lighting system at Ed Smith Stadium Monday.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 26, 2014
Blazers season ends in Final Four

The Sarasota Christian boys basketball team fell to Orlando Christian Prep 58-44 in the Class 2A state semifinals Feb. 25, at the Lakeland Center.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 26, 2014
Our view

School tax: Devoid of choice

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  • February 26, 2014
Letters to the Editor

No taxpayer money for town center

  • Longboat Key
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  • February 26, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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  • February 26, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Find out what Observer readers are saying about local issues.

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  • February 26, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 26, 2014
Professional Partnership

LB3 Lacrosse recently announced a new partnership with the Monsters Lacrosse Academy, which will provide year-round opportunities for local youth lacrosse players.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 26, 2014
High five moments of the week

The top five sports moments of the week.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 26, 2014
Sidelines

Lindsay hits home run for fund; Pirates notch district win; Flames qualify for state championships; Lady Thunder swing past Lady Indians

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