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Sarasota

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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 20, 2014
School board

Check out the latest Sarasota school happenings.

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    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 20, 2014
Your Neighbor: Eve Plews

Plews is the founder of Meet the Sky, a monthly event during which stargazers observe the night sky with telescopes and binoculars.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 20, 2014
Amanda Simon's fourth-grade class transforms into Pine View Post Office

This year, the school's fourth-grade classrooms were transformed into working post offices, where students delivered more than 12,000 valentines to each other.

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Members of the Sarasota Christian girls basketball team, along with coach Brett Morrow, pose for pictures with the Class 2A state runner-up trophy.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 20, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Class 2A Girls Basketball State Championship- Sarasota Christian vs. Grandview Prep

The Sarasota Christian girls basketball team fell to Grandview Prep 45-32 in the FHSAA Class 2A state championship Feb. 20, at the Lakeland Center.

  • Sarasota
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Dave Beesley and Peter Abbott
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 19, 2014
11th annual Caring Hearts Luncheon

11th annual Caring Hearts Luncheon

  • Black Tie
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 19, 2014
UPDATE: Fit2Run coming to Main Street

The running store has provided renderings depicting its plans for a forthcoming Five Points location, which it hopes to move into this summer.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 19, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Village Cafe

Join us in the kitchen at Village Cafe with owners Tom and Kay Kouvatsos, and Alex Kouvatsos as he prepares an authentic Greek spanakopita, a spinach and feta filling in a flaky phyllo dough crust.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • David Conway
  • February 19, 2014
Laurel Park aims to address nuisance properties

People in Laurel Park are looking for a more effective way to address and resolve recurring issues with residents involved in illicit activities.

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    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • February 19, 2014
USF Sarasota-Manatee extends benefits to vets

A new program will offer scholarships to veterans, filling in where GI Bill funding falls short.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 19, 2014
County approves homeless spending

Sarasota County commissioners unanimously approved a contract extension for consultant Robert Marbut to implement his Homeless Strategic Action Plan - which includes a shelter.

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Sarasota Christian guard Megan Garriott races down the court on a fast break opportunity.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 19, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Class 2A State Semifinals- Sarasota Christian vs. Academy at the Lakes

The Sarasota Christian girls basketball team defeated Academy at the Lakes 68-59 in the Class 2A state semifinals Feb. 18, at the Lakeland Center. With the win, the Lady Blazers will advance to the state championship Feb. 20.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 19, 2014
FDOT tweaks Stickney Point traffic rules

Drivers no longer have the option to make right turns onto Midnight Pass Road from Stickney Point Road due to pedestrian safety concerns.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • February 19, 2014
Our view

A long slog to power in D.C.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 19, 2014
Letters to the Editor

To send in your Letters to the Editor, email them to News Editor Robin Hartill at [email protected]. Letters pertaining to local issues receive priority. Letters may be edited for grammar and space.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 19, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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