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Sarasota

    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 13, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

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  • Neighbors
Harriet Sokmensuer Joanna Fox sits at one of the tables in her classroom.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 13, 2014
Teacher Spotlight: Joanna Fox

Fox has been teaching creative writing at Booker Middle School for 14 years.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Harriet Sokmensuer This home at 1501 North Drive has three bedrooms, four baths and 3,381 square feet of living area. It sold for $2.5 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 13, 2014
Home in Cherokee Park sells for $2.5 million

A property in Cherokee Park tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Harriet Sokmensuer Barbara Miller sits in her office on St. Armands surrounded by past modeling photos.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 13, 2014
Your Neighbor: Barbara Miller

During the '70s and '80s, Miller modeled in national campaigns for A&W, Linens 'N' Things and Bayer Aspirin.

  • Sarasota
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Sepp Gmuender submitted this sunset photo, taken near Sunset Drive.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 13, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

Sepp Gmuender submitted this sunset photo, taken near Sunset Drive.

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    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • February 13, 2014
Save Our Sand déjà vu surfaces

The creation of a Facebook page called 'Save Our Siesta Sand 2' foreshadows a potential sea change in the movement against dredging Big Pass for Lido Beach sand.

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  • News
Richard Appell and Dr. Barbara Jaehney
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 12, 2014
Lincoln Day Dinner featuring Lt. Col. Allen West

Lincoln Day Dinner featuring Lt. Col. Allen West

  • Black Tie
Lee Barsky, Beathe Elden, Unni Kaltenbacher and Jacqueline Morton
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 12, 2014
15th annual Sarasota Women's Cancer Awareness Luncheon 'Cure on the Runway'

15th annual Sarasota Women's Cancer Awareness Luncheon 'Cure on the Runway'

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 12, 2014
UPDATE: Tornado spotted in Myakka

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for eastern Manatee County.

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Cafe Baci serves classic Italian dishes with specialties in Roman and Tuscan cuisine.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 12, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Cafe Baci

Join us in the kitchen at Cafe Baci with owner Roberto Mei and chef Eldis Rodriguez as they prepare tomato risotto with seared diver scallops.

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Ina Jaffe was the keynote speaker at this year's International Conference on Positive Aging
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 12, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Ina Jaffe "Continuous Inspiration"

Ina Jaffe, journalist and National Public Radio correspondent, was the keynote speaker at the 7th annual International Conference on Positive Aging Tuesday. Jaffe presented "Continuous Inspiration" at the conference's Dinner with Ina Jaffe. After the dinner, Rick Moody, director of academic affairs at AARP, led a fireside chat with Ina Jaffe, Nancy Schlossberg, author and Institute for the Ages board chair, and public radio producer Connie Goldman.

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Cowboy waits to be kissed.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 12, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: HSS Smooch a Pooch

The Humane Society of Sarasota County shared the love with a puppy kissing booth Wednesday, Feb. 12. The booth, which was made by volunteer Lynn Billi, could be found at the Phillippi Farmhouse Market. Market goers celebrated Valentines Day early with kisses from affectionate puppies.

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Sheriff Tom Knight and Chief of Police Bernadette DiPino
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 12, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Tiger Bay Club luncheon

Members of the Tiger Bay Club met for the highly anticipated discussion on legalizing medical marijuana in Florida Wednesday, Feb. 12. Judge Nancy Donnellan moderated Sheriff Tom Knight and John Morgan as they discussed the pros and cons of medical marijuana for Sarasota and the state of Florida. Knight told The Observer he was excited to let the people hear 'the other side' of the topic. 'Its important for the public to learn' he said.

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"Spice" is a mixture of herbs and spices applied with a synthetic chemical compound similar to the active ingredient in marijuana.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 12, 2014
County tightens designer drug restrictions

Sarasota County commissioners approved an ordinance Wednesday, aimed at smashing the marketplace for "spice" and other designer drugs available in local stores.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 12, 2014
ODA swings past Braden River

The Out-of-Door Academy boys and girls tennis teams both earned victories over Braden River Feb. 11.

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