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Like many early YPG members, Nikki Taylor says that without the organization, she probably wouldn’t be living in Sarasota today.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • September 26, 2013
THE NEXT GENERATION

Ten years after its formation, the Sarasota Young Professionals Group founders credit the group's longevity to its balance of philanthropy, leadership and social networking.

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Derek Wiberg.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • September 26, 2013
ODA students problem solve through innovation

Students at The Out-of-Door Academy learn problem-solving skills through the enthusiastic teaching of new STEM teacher Derek Wiberg.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This home at 1635 Stanford Lane has four bedrooms, four baths, one half-bath, a pool and 4,023 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.5 million. Photo by Yaryna Klimchat.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 26, 2013
Home in Aqualane Estates sells for $1.5 million

A home in Aqualane Estates tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Paul Jaworski, of Sarasota, sold his home at 1635 Stanford Lane to Jeffrey and Gaye Clark, of Longwood, for $1.5 million.

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  • Neighbors
Bill Zuk submitted this sunset photo, overlooking Sarasota Bay.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 26, 2013
OBSERVER WEATHER: Sarasota

Bill Zuk submitted this sunset photo, overlooking Sarasota Bay.

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The city of Sarasota has tapped extra personnel and equipment to handle the heavy rainfall's effect on its wastewater systems.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 26, 2013
Sept. 25: Daily Headlines

Today's Stories: Longboat Key P&Z director resigns; Developer proposes $60 million project; Man robs hotel clerk at gunpoint; Lennar to turn over HOA

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 25, 2013
Man on the Street: Rainy days on St. Armands Circle

Tourists and local business owners reflect on the three days of rain in Sarasota.

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  • News
SCAT Director Glama Carter said a merger with MCAT would take between 10 months and two years to accomplish.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • September 25, 2013
SCAT seeks public opinion on merger plans

Sarasota County administrators are gauging public opinion on a proposed merger between SCAT and Manatee County Area Transit.

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Big Brother of the Year Paul Davidson with his Little Antrone Thomas and Big Sister of the Year Linda Cullen and her Little Brittany Probus
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • September 25, 2013
Big Brother & Big Sister of the year selected

Paul Davidson and Linda Cullen selected as Big Brother & Big Sister of the Year.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 25, 2013
Sarasota Christian sweeps PCCC

The Sarasota Christian volleyball team defeated Port Charlotte Community Christian 25-13, 25-23, 25-18 Sept. 24.

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A Marriott Residence Inn clerk was injured while trying to wrestle a firearm out of the hands of a robbery suspect at 1 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 25, 2013
Man robs hotel clerk at gunpoint

Sarasota Police are seeking a hispanic suspect in the early-morning robbery of a University Parkway hotel.

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The BeacHhouse is located 200 Gulf Drive N. on Anna Maria Island.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • September 25, 2013
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: BeacHhouse

This week we went in the kitchen with owner Ed Chiles and chef Will Manson of BeacHhouse. Join us and learn how to prepare potato-encrusted grouper in this week's In the Kitchen.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 25, 2013
Lady Cougars tame Lady Thunder

The Cardinal Mooney volleyball team defeated rival The Out-of-Door Academy 25-12, 19-25, 22-25, 25-21, 15-10 in district action Sept. 24.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 25, 2013
Castaway

Enjoy this week'd Castaway cartoon.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • September 25, 2013
The Good News: Rebecca Lockwood of Forty Carrots Family Center

Rebecca Lockwood is the preschool director of Forty Carrots Family Center. Read more about her and watch a video in this week's The Good News.

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1744 South Drive
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • September 25, 2013
Three Things: Home Sweet Home

The ideal family home has a variety of living areas, bedrooms for everybody and that indefinable feeling of comfort and security. In Sarasota, with so many retirees and empty nesters, a house that a family can really spread out in and make their own can be hard to find.

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