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Sarasota

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  • February 14, 2013
SIDELINES

Enjoy this week's sports briefs.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 14, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Blake Morrow

Sarasota Christian School freshman point guard Blake Morrow finished with 28 points, seven assists and six rebounds to lead the Blazers to a 71-56 victory over St. Petersburg Canterbury in the Class 2A-District 9 championship Feb. 8.

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Read this week's Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 14, 2013
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 14, 2013
Voice of Love: Bob Amer

As a member of the Sarasota Chorus of the Keys, Bob Amer joins a group of barbershop quartets to deliver singing Valentines.

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Sharon Chiodi, Joel Schemmel and Tracy Eisnaugle. Courtesy photo.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 14, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

SmartHouse Integration recognized for its innovation; Blalock Walters makes Fortune magazine list; SouthTech expands its technology team; PR association accepting Golden Image applications

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Unit 501 at 128 Golden Gate Point has three bedrooms, three baths and 3,000 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.06 million. Photo by Yaryna Klimchak.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 14, 2013
Summer Cove condo sells for $1.15 million

A condominium in Summer Cove tops all transactions in this week's real estate. David and Tamara Shepherd, of Moberly, Mo., sold their Unit 401C condominium at 1660 Summerhouse Lane to Lana Turner, trustee, of Sarasota, for $1.15 million.

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Nancy Hathaway submitted this photo of a sunset on Sarasota Bay.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 14, 2013
Weather Photo: GOLDEN HOUR

Nancy Hathaway submitted this photo of a sunset on Sarasota Bay.

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In 2011 the Halperins took their children to Disney World. "We have a commitment that it's forever. To me it's not negotiable whether we are going to be together or not," Gary Halperin says. Courtesy photos
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • February 14, 2013
Love story contest winners: Gary Halperin and RoseAnne McCabe

Gary Halperin and RoseAnne McCabe happened to be at the same place at the same time when chance brought them together 12 years ago.

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The ACLU filed a legal challenge on behalf of two homeless men.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • February 13, 2013
City agrees to stop panhandling enforcement

In a consent decree, the City agrees to abide by an updated 60-day injunction stopping the City of Sarasota from enforcing a solicitation law.

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Iwo Jima: A survivor's story
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • February 13, 2013
Feb. 13: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota residents voice roundabout suggestions; Manatee County Schools' innovation and design 'team' works to install Common Core; Iwo Jima: A survivor's story; Home of the Month: Artistic History

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More than 80 residents attended the Florida Department of Transportation public workshop Tuesday, Feb. 12 at the Art Center Sarasota.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • February 13, 2013
Planners present roundabout project to residents

FDOT hears from residents who live near the first two proposed roundabouts on U.S. 41.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 13, 2013
Castaway

Enjoy this week's Castaway cartoon.

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Charimen Grace Carlson and Steve Altier were Queen and King of the Mardi Gras themed gala.
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 12, 2013
Goodwill's Mardi Gras Gala

Goodwill's Mardi Gras Gala

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Former employee of Nokomis business arrested for Scheme to Defraud
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • February 12, 2013
Feb. 12: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Former employee of Nokomis business arrested for Scheme to Defraud; Florida Senate committee looks at outdoor smoking; Manatee superintendent finalists interview one-on-one with board today

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Gabriel Jiva and Tina Neri
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  • Nick Friedman
  • February 12, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: YPG Meeting

Member of the Sarasota Young Professionals Group met Thursday, Feb. 7, at The Blue Rooster for their regular meeting. Established and prospective members socialized, networked and enjoyed beer and cocktails.

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