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Noah Calcorzi moves his queen.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Chess Club Tournament of Hearts

The 7th annual Chess Club Tournament of Hearts was held, Saturday, Feb. 11, in the library at Phillippi Shores Elementary.

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  • Neighbors
Deputies searched the home and discovered the victims. They have been identifies as Isabelle Moak, 82, Thomas Moak Sr., 80, and Renee O’Connor, 62.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • February 13, 2012
Man arrested for triple murder

Sarasota deputies have arrested Thomas Moak, 58, of 4142 Tonga Drive, for the shooting death of his parents and sister Feb. 10 at his home.

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Sarasota deputies, Venice police and Florida Highway Patrol were all involved in stopping Wayo. Photo by Norman Schimmel.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • February 13, 2012
Crime spree ends in standoff and arrest.

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office arrested a man Saturday responsible for number of crimes that began in Manatee County and ended in South Sarasota County.

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Sydney Deal, Matt Robertson and Treyvon Thomas
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  • Nick Friedman
  • February 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Booker High School's All in the Timing

Booker High School students had audiences in stitches during their performance of one-act comedies written by David Ives. The students explored the boundaries of time in a series of eight vignettes, including a sketch in which three captive primates tested the theory that monkeys with typewriters could eventually produce Shakespearean works.

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Casey was one of the many pooches who gave out kisses Friday evening.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Smooches for Pooches and Kisses for Kitties

The Humane Society held a special event called Smooches for Pooches and Kisses for Kitties from 5 to 9 p.m., Friday, Feb. 10th, at Southside Village.

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Jeanne Auten and Sam Fichera
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 12, 2012
Sarasota Opera Opening Night Gala

Sarasota Opera Opening Night Gala

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Marvin Albert and Gerri Aaron
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 11, 2012
New College Foundation Gala honoring President Dr. Gordon 'Mike' Michalson

New College Foundation Gala honoring President Dr. Gordon 'Mike' Michalson

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Susan Blais and Alen Kasow
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 10, 2012
Designed to Give: Gourmet Cocktail Party

Designed to Give: Gourmet Cocktail Party

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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • February 10, 2012
FEB. 10: 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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Anyone with information on the crime or the theft of the vehicles is asked to call Criminal Investigations at 861-4900 or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers by calling 366-TIPS.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 10, 2012
University Best Buy location burglarized

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident, which occurred around 5 a.m. today.

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Read love stories from Longboat Key, Sarasota, and East County.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 10, 2012
Valentine's Day stories

We collected Valentine's stories from Sarasota, East County, and Longboat Key. Most were happy, some were funny, but all had one element: lots of love.

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A barcode like this will be placed on city utility bills starting this month.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 10, 2012
City targets smartphone users

The city of Sarasota's utility customers can now scan a barcode on their utility bill to gain access to happenings around the city.

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 10, 2012
New Gulf Gate Library plans in the works

Gulf Gate residents are encouraged to attend a Feb. 23 workshop to discuss what they want for a new library coming to the area.

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 10, 2012
Sarasota County seeks medical board volunteers

An emergency medical services district advisory board is seeking seven volunteers that live in Sarasota County.

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Julie Avins and Arika DeLazzer
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 9, 2012
Second Hand Rose Fashion Show and Luncheon

Second Hand Rose Fashion Show and Luncheon

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