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Sarasota

Read this week's Cops Corner.
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  • March 14, 2013
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 14, 2013
First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon runners share their stories

On Sunday, March 17, thousands of runners and walkers will lace up for the 8th annual First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon. Participants of all age and experience levels will raise money for local and national charities.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota High junior Emily Harding has been playing varsity basketball and volleyball and running track for the Sailors since she was a freshman.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 14, 2013
Going the Distance: Emily Harding

Sarasota High junior Emily Harding will have nine varsity letters following the 2013 track season and is on pace to tie the school record of 12 varsity letters by the time she graduates next year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 14, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Isaac Weintraub

Sarasota Military Academy freshman Isaac Weintraub fought his way to the semifinals, winning a bronze medal in his sparring division at the U.S. Open Taekwondo Tournament Feb. 19 to Feb. 23, in Las Vegas.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 14, 2013
SIDELINES

ODA remains unbeaten; Cougars notch district win; SCS keeps perfect record; Cougar lacrosse team scores win

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • March 14, 2013
Student Spotlight: Pamela Kurpiewski

Pamela Kurpiewski walks through the halls of the Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences, waving hello to passing classmates.

  • Sarasota
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Samantha Ennis, Jamie Ross, Ethan Juceam, Aaron Juceam, Rabbi Huntting and Allison Juceam meet with a representative of Rep. Vern Buchanan in Buchanan's office. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 14, 2013
SCHOOL BOARD BULLETIN

The gift of education; Improving literacy; Advocacy learning

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Yaryna Klimchak
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • March 14, 2013
Your Neighbor: Betty Comora

A long white braid trails down Betty Comora's back as she plays a washboard with multiple instrument attachments.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Unit 1005 at The Residences at the Ritz-Carlton, 1111 Ritz-Carlton Drive, has two bedrooms, two bathrooms, one half-bath and 2,295 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.15 million. Photo by Yaryna Klimchak.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 14, 2013
Stillwater on the Bay home sells for $2.3 million

A home on Stillwater on the Bay tops all transactions in this week's real estate. David Lazeski and Brian Johnson, of Lakewood Ranch, sold their home at 1630 Bay Harbor Lane to Mary Gantz, trustee, of Sarasota, for $2.3 million

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Stella McDaniel submitted this photo of a sunset at Point of Rocks on Siesta Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 14, 2013
Weather Photo: BIRDS OF A FEATHER

Stella McDaniel submitted this photo of a sunset at Point of Rocks on Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Aiden Berry, 16 months, loved tossing balls in Pinocchio’s Land.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • March 13, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Philippi Estate Park Children's Day

Children enjoyed a day of games and fun Wednesday, March 13 at Philippi Estate Park for Children's Day at the farmers market. Jane Kirschner - Tuccillo handed out 7,000 flyers to 9 schools around the community encouraging families to bring their children. Pine View students did face painting for children and The Garbage Men performed. Children played Hungarian games in Krisztina Ihaszy's Pinocchio's Land.

  • Sarasota
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City of Sarasota and Longboat election results
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 13, 2013
March 13: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: City of Sarasota and Longboat election results; Longboat Key intends to freeze police pension; Sarasota County seeks input on Sarasota 2050; Local firefighter finalist in weight-loss contest; Patron Saints: Karen and Michael Gardiner

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Renderings of the Villages of Lakewood Ranch South, a proposed development under Sarasota 2050.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 13, 2013
Sarasota County seeks input on Sarasota 2050

County officials will collect public comments on potential changes to the long-range planning component of the Comprehensive Plan at two open houses this month.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 13, 2013
Castaway

Enjoy this week's edition of Castaway.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
With 17 events, including wine dinners, a charity auction and hot-air balloon rides, a first glance at the itinerary can be overwhelming. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 13, 2013
Vino with a View: Florida Winefest and Auction

In its 23 years of existence, the Florida Winefest and Auction has carved its niche as the place to be to discover new wines from around the world, dine on gourmet dishes and help benefit children's charities in Sarasota.

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