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Sarasota

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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • March 13, 2014
Your Neighbor: Fred Nagel

Glenridge resident Fred Nagel built model ships for more than 40 years.

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 13, 2014
It's Read Everywhere

Headed on a great vacation? Make sure to take your Observer along! Visit YourObserver.com/itsreadverywhere to submit your entries. We can't wait to see where The Observer will travel next!

  • Sarasota
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • March 13, 2014
School Board

Check out the latest happenings at Sarasota schools.

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    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • March 13, 2014
Student Spotlight: Kasey Weaver

Riverview High School student Kasey Weaver is an intern at Stantec, an engineering firm based in Canada with a location in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 13, 2014
Home in Cherokee Park sells for $1,625,000

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

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 13, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

Osprey resident Kathy Schwartz submitted this sunset photo taken near Casey Key.

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Beverly Albertson and Phyllis Ploener
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 12, 2014
'An Evening at Casino Royale'

'An Evening at Casino Royale'

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Renee Armstrong, Angela Carreau, Linda Getzen and Jennifer Fischer
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  • March 12, 2014
3rd annual Leadership Luncheon

3rd annual Leadership Luncheon

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ODA junior Kimmy Comito scored seven goals and added four assists in the Lady Thunder’s 16-3 victory over Cardinal Mooney March 11.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 12, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Girls Lacrosse vs. Cardinal Mooney

The Out-of-Door Academy girls lacrosse team defeated rival Cardinal Mooney 16-3 in district action March 11.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • March 12, 2014
Siesta Key condo burglar captured

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has charged a career criminal from Pinellas County in connection with a series of condominium burglaries on Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • March 12, 2014
Former Sarasota resident to moderate Town Hall lecture

Riverview High grad and former CBS News anchor Sharyl Attkisson will moderate the Ringling College Library Association Town Hall lecture with former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg March 28.

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Jeni and Calei Clark made a butterfly out of pipe cleaners and tissue paper.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • March 12, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Children's Day at Phillippi Farmhouse Market

Families enjoyed spring break at the third annual Phillippi Farmhouse Market Children's Day Wednesday, March 12. Children had their faces painted and took part in arts and crafts provided by Art Center Sarasota. The all-day event included story-telling and agility-focused games provided by Krisztina's Amazing Games.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • David Conway
  • March 12, 2014
CRA committee endorses extension

The Downtown Community Redevelopment Area Extension Committee has prepared a series of recommendations for the City and County Commissions.

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    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • March 12, 2014
High winds, rough seas in the forecast

The National Weather Service has issued a series of advisories due to anticipated high winds and hazardous sea conditions.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • March 12, 2014
Beach Bites introduces used bookstore

Owner Jeff Madden hopes guest can use the books as their beach reads while they enjoy Siesta Beach.

  • Siesta Key
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