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Woody Bryant, Mark Lowell and Simone Velez
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  • Nick Friedman
  • May 26, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Emanu-El Splash Shabbat

Members of Temple Emanu-El brought their children to the synagogue Saturday, May 27, for the annual Splash Shabbat. Children enjoyed playing in the water before enjoying breakfast, and a Shabbat service followed.

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Connecticut-based business Lincoln PK Partners LLC bought the property that currently houses a Bank of America Branch for $4.45 million.
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 24, 2013
Redeveloped property at Fruitville and 301 sells

Wayne Ruben sold the property at Fruitville Road and U.S. 301 that leases to Bank of America and is in the process of closing on the adjacent property Staples leases.

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Sarasota crime drops more than sixteen percent in 2012
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • May 24, 2013
May 24: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota crime drops more than sixteen percent in 2012; Sarasota waterfront home sells for $4 million; Patron Saints: Dennis and Grace McGillicuddy; Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

  • Longboat Key
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During the next two years, Florida will transition to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts and mathematics.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • May 24, 2013
2013 FCAT scores released

The Florida Department of Education has released the results of the 2013 Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test 2.0

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According to the press release, Sean Murphy, owner, was in Connecticut attending his son's graduation when the fire occurred and was relieved that no one was injured.
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 24, 2013
Eat Here Sarasota reopens after small electrical fire

The restaurant was closed for several days for repairs, but reopened Thursday, May 23.

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Cardinal Mooney running back Demardre Patterson scored a 4-yard touchdown and also had a 96-yard kickoff return for a touchdown.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 24, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Cardinal Mooney versus Braden River

The Cardinal Mooney High football team defeated Braden River 32-13 in its Spring Game May 23.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • May 24, 2013
Sarasota waterfront home sells for $4 million

Sale of a 5,352-square-foot home is the largest on Bird Key since July.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Crime reduced in 2012 in 10 categories, including: Forcible Rape, Robbery, Aggravated Assault, Burglary, Larceny, Motor Vehicle Theft, Kidnapping, Arson, Simple Assault and Fraud.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • May 24, 2013
Sarasota crime drops more than 16% in 2012

Sarasota County crime dropped more than 16% in 2012 compared to 2011.

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Caitie P. and Ty G.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • May 23, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : ODA Crossing the Mulch

Second graders at Out-of-Door Academy crossed the mulch Thursday, May 23 as a symbolic gesture of the lower level entering the higher-level building next year. Third graders crossed the mulch on Tuesday, May 21 but the second graders - next year's third graders - will be the first second graders to cross the mulch and be in the new building. Out-of-Door Academy donated the left over food to the Salvation Army. Approximately 38 children played games and later crossed the courtyard as parents snapped photographs.

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New roundabouts planned for U.S. 41
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • May 23, 2013
May 23: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: New roundabouts planned for U.S. 41; Village crosswalk lighting receives green light; Pastry Art owner passes the cup; No laughing matter: Pam McCurdy

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    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • May 23, 2013
Sarasota Farmers Market sells raffle tickets for big prizes

The Sarasota Farmers Market is selling $10 raffle tickets through the end of June to collect funds for the market and to give market goers a chance to win a prize.

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Bob Lewis
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 23, 2013
Jolly good fellow

Just as Observer advertising representative Bob Lewis loves to garden, he also cultivates relationships with all of his co-workers and clients.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 23, 2013
Going for the gold

Sisters Francesca and Elizabeth Martel returned victorious Monday, May 20, after a weekend at the Special Olympics of Florida State Summer Games, in Orlando.

  • Sarasota
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Forrest Shaw, right, has stayed on at the café to teach new owner Chip Beeman some of the "moving parts" at Pastry Art. Roger Drouin.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • May 23, 2013
Pastry Art owner passes the cup

After owning Pastry Art for five years, Forrest Shaw sold the cafe to Chip and Katie Beeman, who own two local eateries, Main Bar, in Sarasota, and Katie's Cafe, in Bradenton.

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Some Hudson Bayou residents say a home on Prospect Street, right, is too big for the property on which it sits and are concerned new homes are changing the dynamic of the historic neighborhood filled with older homes, left. Photos by Roger Drouin.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • May 23, 2013
Residents grapple with larger homes

Hudson Bayou residents say protecting trees is one possible way to preserve the character of their historic neighborhood.

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