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Read this week's Cops Corner.
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  • January 19, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Read this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Brad Shaw before
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  • Nick Friedman
  • January 19, 2012
Neighbors: Deirdre Bradshaw

Four years and more than 100 pounds ago, Deirdre Bradshaw read an article about a woman's drastic weight loss and decided it was time to make a change in her life.

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Meet this week's Athlete, Cherlinda Polynice
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • January 19, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Cherlinda Polynice

Although athletes may dabble in a few different sports, most seem to gravitate toward one. But Cherlinda Polynice isn’t your typical athlete. VIDEO INCLUDED.

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 19, 2012
JUST THE STATS

2 - The number of goals scored by ODA junior Tom Young during the Jan. 13 boys soccer game against Admiral Farragut. ODA won the game 4-0.

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Massaro-Fain
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  • Nick Friedman
  • January 19, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Helbing recognized by Medical Economics; Grapevine earns top agency recognition; Sarasota attorney earns recognition; Manatee Tiger Bay adds Misty Servia

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Unit 1404 condominium at 1111 Ritz Carlton Drive has two bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths and 2,754 square feet of living area. It sold for $925,000. Photo by Nick Friedman.
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  • Adam Hughes
  • January 19, 2012
Oyster Bay Estates home sells for $2.7 million

Kenneth and Mitzie Henson sold their home at 1204 N. Lake Shore Drive to Ferdinand and Jamie Becker, Sarasota, for $2.7 million.

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Chuck Comstock submitted this sunset photo, taken at Nokomis Beach.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 19, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Chuck Comstock submitted this sunset photo, taken at Nokomis Beach.

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LAUREN MCCOMB <br><br> "Although fashion is important to me, style is key. I like to be sophisticated and modern while keeping things fun with great accessories. I like to have quality versus quantity and am always on the lookout for a fabulous deal."
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 18, 2012
Sarasota Prime Time - exhibit - meet - greet

Sarasota Prime Time - exhibit - meet - greet

  • Black Tie
Honorees Margaret Callihan, Eva Slane, Betsy Kane-Hartnett and Anne Weintraub
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  • January 18, 2012
30th Anniversary of Women in Power

30th Anniversary of Women in Power

  • Black Tie
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN CLIC CLAC LACE BOOTIE <br><br> “I thought they were stunning with the lace-and-button detail and the signature Louboutin bottom.”
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 18, 2012
GUEST FASHION EDITOR: LAUREN MCCOMB

GUEST FASHION EDITOR: LAUREN MCCOMB

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Join Emily Walsh for the Observer Daily Headlines.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • January 18, 2012
JAN. 18: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota, and Siesta Key.

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 18, 2012
DSA expands First Friday to every Friday

A popular First Friday event sponsored by the Downtown Sarasota Alliance will now be held every Friday.

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  • By Jorge Blanco
  • January 18, 2012
Castaway

Enjoy this week's Castaway cartoon.

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Join Emily Walsh for the Observer Daily Headlines.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 18, 2012
JAN. 17: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota, and Siesta Key.

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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • January 18, 2012
The Furniture Warehouse partners with area food banks

From Friday, Jan. 20 to Monday, Jan. 23, the All Faiths Food Bank of Sarasota and Desoto Counties, along with the Manatee Food Bank and the Harry Chapin Food Bank are teaming up with The Furniture Warehouse to collect canned food.

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