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Dr. Mahfouz El Shahawy stands near one station of the 18-point test he hopes will lead to earlier cardiovascular-disease detection.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • January 31, 2013
Health symposium focuses on heart-disease prevention

With heart disease being the No. 1 killer of women, a new testing procedure might allow earlier detection.

  • Sarasota
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Read this week's Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 31, 2013
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 31, 2013
Our View: Abolish the system

The cynical view is this: Florida Gov. Rick Scott has turned out to be just like the others - another narcissistic politician who lusts for power and will do whatever it takes to buy votes with payoffs.

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 31, 2013
SIDELINES

Riverview Rams prove victorious on Senior Night; Blazers top Cougars in basketball overtime; Mooney Cougars tame the LWR Mustangs; Thunder's season comes to a close with loss

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • January 31, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Natasha Wilcox

Sarasota High School senior small forward, Natasha Wilcox, first hit the basketball court at the age of 7.

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1,000 — The career number of points for Riverview High senior Co-Capt. Gianna Vastola, who scored 16 points to help lead the Lady Rams to a 65-32 victory over Palm Harbor University in the Class 8A-District 8 semifinals Jan. 29.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 31, 2013
JUST THE STATS

8 - The number of Sarasota High boys soccer players who played their final game in a Sailors uniform after falling to Braden River 2-1 in overtime of the Class 4A-District 11 quarterfinals Jan. 22.

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Miracle League of Manasota baseball player Seth Morano enjoyed spending time with the Baltimore Orioles players, including Jim Johnson, far right. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 31, 2013
Orioles tee off for charity

The Baltimore Orioles will host their third annual Birdland Golf Classic Feb. 20, at the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club.

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Unit 101 at 101 Whispering Sands Drive has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,271 square feet of living area. It sold for 329,900. Photos by Yaryna Klimchak.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • January 31, 2013
Home in Sandy Hook sells for $1,375,000

A home in Sandy Hook tops all transactions in this week's real estate. James Fellows, trustee, of Sarasota, sold the home at 172 N. Sandy Hook to Tomas and Sofia Fiedler, of Sarasota, for $1,375,000.

  • Sarasota
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  • Nick Friedman
  • January 31, 2013
Sarasota Christian School broadens students' horizons

Students in kindergarten through 12th grade partnered with international schools to promote global learning.

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The late Jay Starker, middle, with his band, the Gathering of the Exiles. Courtesy.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • January 31, 2013
Scholarship aims to keep the arts alive among Sarasota youth

Jessika Arman has established a youth arts scholarship in the memory of her late cousin, Jay B. Starker.

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This home at 394 S. Shore Drive has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,031 square feet of living area. It sold for $900,000. Photo by Nick Friedman.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • January 31, 2013
Home in Sapphire Shores sells for $900,000

A home in Sapphire Shores tops all transactions in this week's real estate. David and Joanne Hofstetter, trustees, sold the home at 394 S. Shore Drive to Helma South Shore LLC for $900,000.

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Stanley Axelrod submitted this sunset photo, taken from Centennial Park in Sarasota.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 31, 2013
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Stanley Axelrod submitted this sunset photo, taken from Centennial Park in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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A foodie does Gulf Gate
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • January 30, 2013
Jan. 30: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Email urges commission shake-up; SCAT creates 16 full-time positions; SMR, Tampa Lightning announce partnership; A foodie does Gulf Gate

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The seminar is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7 at the Sarasota Police Department.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • January 30, 2013
Police department to hold free seminar on avoiding scams

The seminar will include training on how to avoid becoming a victim of the emerging crime trends, fraudulent tax schemes, and identity theft.

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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • January 30, 2013
Pine View student to appear on Jeopardy! Teen Tournament tonight

Arjun Byju will be one of 15 high school students from around the country competing for $75,000

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