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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 20, 2014
Sarasota Christian falls in title game

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.

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Carianne Gonzalez and Morgan Sims were Amelia Earhart
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 20, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Ashton Elementary's Morning at the Museum

Ashton Elementary held its inaugural Morning at the Museum Thursday, Feb. 20. First and second grade students dressed up as famous historical figures and their personal heroes. Families and students were able to interact with the legends such as Queen Elizabeth, Paul Revere and Bill Gates.

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  • David Conway
  • February 20, 2014
Sarasota police investigating suspicious death

The Sarasota Police Department is investigating a suspicious death this morning after finding a body behind a building in the 1800 block of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way.

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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 20, 2014
Goodwill Offering Free Yoga Classes to Veterans

The first session starts today, Thursday, Feb. 20, at 3:30 p.m. The classes are part of the non-profit's national program, Warriors at Ease, which has been developed in collaboration with the United States Department of Defense.

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 20, 2014
County to begin budget process

Sarasota County commissioners will hold a workshop Friday, during which Tom Harmer will begin preparing his first budget as county administrator.

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  • Nolan Peterson
  • February 20, 2014
Sarasota doctor named 'Public Health Hero'

Dr. Mark J. Magenheim, MD, served as the Sarasota County Health Department's director and medical director for more than a decade.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 20, 2014
Lady Blazers, Lady Sailors ready for state

The Sarasota Christian and Sarasota High girls basketball teams will compete in the Class 2A state championship and Class 7A state semifinals, respectively, today at the Lakeland Center.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 20, 2014
Dancing duos

Temple Emanu-El held its annual Daddy-Daughter Dance Feb. 9.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 20, 2014
Souper Stars

Pine Shores Presbyterian Church came first in Florida and second in the nation in this year's Souper Bowl of Caring.

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  • February 20, 2014
Host families needed for students

STEP of Sarasota is looking for families to host students from Spain this summer.

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    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • February 20, 2014
Noise ordinance strikes a chord

After noise complaints continue at a couple county restaurants, County commissioners consider changing the noise ordinance, a move that some business owners call unfair.

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  • David Conway
  • February 20, 2014
Businesses weigh in on SCAT relocation

More prominent downtown figures have stepped forward to ask the county to consider moving the city's SCAT bus transfer station, but not everybody is on board with the proposal.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • February 20, 2014
Cost savings permit Siesta beach renovation options

Unused funds may allow the Siesta Beach renovations project to include dune walkovers, a new west pavilion and 10 pole shelters without increasing the project's overall cost.

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  • February 20, 2014
News Briefs

County, city approve homeless spending; FDOT tweaks Stickney Point Traffic rules; Stabbing occurs Friday at Selby Public Library; Gulf Goast Senior Games kicks off 25th annual event; Fit2Run coming to Five Points areas off Main Street

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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 20, 2014
Selby cultivates interest in Plant and Garden Festival

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens will host the 39th annual Plant and Garden Festival Saturday, Feb. 22 through Sunday, Feb. 23.

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