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  • April 26, 2012
Our View: Hudgins for city manager

An important name was absent - inadvertently, the consultant tells us - from the list of 104 candidates for Sarasota city manager: Sarasota banker Jody Hudgins.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Richard Dorfman is a former District 1 Sarasota City Commission candidate. He says it is likely he will run again.
  • By Richard Dorfman
  • April 26, 2012
My View: 'Play Ball' ... and then some!

There is so much that is wonderful about Sarasota that is reflected when you visit Ed Smith Stadium for an Orioles game.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Read this week's Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 26, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's Cops Corner.

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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 26, 2012
Andrews to become new director of Forty Carrots Family Center

After co-founding Forty Carrots, Executive Director Betsy Kane-Hartnett retires.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Bill Muth says he is looking forward to spending more time with his wife and grandchildren.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 26, 2012
Neighbors: Bill Muth

Ashton Elementary Principal Bill Muth is ready to retire after serving 26 years as a principal in Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This home at 4129 Higel Ave. has three bedrooms, four-and-two-half baths, a pool and 4,865 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.45 million. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • April 26, 2012
Cocoanut Bayou home sells for $3,583,000

A home in Cocoanut Bayou tops all transactions in this week'' real estate. Stephen and Michelle Witzer, Sarasota, sold their home at 4129 Higel Ave. to Michael Bernstein and Sarah Skebba, Sarasota, for $3,583,000.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 26, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Sean McAdams

Sean McAdams, 18, is enjoying his senior year pitching for the Cardinal Mooney Cougars. McAdams has played baseball since he was 4 years old, however, he played basketball his freshman and sophomore year and was the quarterback this year for the football team.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 26, 2012
Observer Team Spotlight

Meet this week's Observer Team Spotlight, Grant Weisman.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 26, 2012
JUST THE STATS

0 - The number of earned runs Cardinal Mooney pitcher Patrick Heuler allowed in the Cougars' 11-1 victory over St. Stephen's in the Class 3A-District 10 semifinal April 24.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This home at 2200 Mietaw Drive in McClellan Park sold for $900,000. Photo by Nick Friedman.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • April 26, 2012
Cherokee Lodge home tops sales at $5.35 million

A home in Cherokee Lodge tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Thomas Kruse and Cynthia Kruse, trustees, Sarasota, sold the home at 1520 S. Lodge Drive to Kenneth and Linda Slavin, Sarasota, for $5.35 million.

  • Sarasota
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Brenna Foster submitted this sunset photo, taken near G.WIZ in Sarasota.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 26, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Brenna Foster submitted this sunset photo, taken near G.WIZ in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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Jamie Aymerich with Harry and Victoria Leopold
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 25, 2012
Celebration of Hope

Celebration of Hope

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Kathleen Abrams
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 25, 2012
Sarasota Orchestra Association Spring Luncheon

Sarasota Orchestra Association

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Mrs. Boyd’s class from Bayhaven Elementary School pose in front of “Puzzled Eyes” by Dan McGibbon, Friday, April 20.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 25, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Embracing Our Differences

Students from Sarasota and Manatee counties visited Embracing Our Differences, an outdoor art exhibit at Island Park on the Bayfront in downtown Sarasota, Friday, April 20.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 25, 2012
Arbor Day celebration planned Friday

The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and the Bradenton community this week are joining to celebrate osteopathic physicians nationwide. April 15-21 is National Osteopathic Medicine Week. The event corresponds with the founding date of the American Osteopathic Association, April 19, 1897. As part of the local recognition, Bradenton Mayor Wayne Poston recently presented an official proclamation to LECOM Associate Dean of Academic Affairs Robert George and members of the school's Student Government Association. The proclamation recognizes the contributions of local osteopathic physicians and their commitment to improving the health of the community.

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