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  • Stephanie Hannum
  • August 12, 2010
BACK TO SCHOOL 2010: The Principal: Steve Dragon

Some kids at Southside Elementary might actually want to be sent to the new principal's office.

  • Sarasota
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  • Stephanie Hannum
  • August 12, 2010
BACK TO SCHOOL 2010: The Stage Manager: Vannessa Alvarez

Vannessa Alvarez likes to be in control - in control of the actors and actresses involved in New Gate School's theatrical performances, in control of the props and costumes and in control of the atmosphere backstage.

  • Sarasota
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  • Stephanie Hannum
  • August 12, 2010
BACK TO SCHOOL 2010: The Talented Trio: The Williams Sisters

When you hear the term the Williams sisters, you immediately think of tennis greats Serena and Venus. But, the Sarasota Williams sisters will alter your perception of the term.

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  • Loren Mayo
  • August 12, 2010
BACK TO SCHOOL 2010: The Coach: Ed Volz

Since he assumed the role of head football coach in January at Sarasota High School, Ed Volz has worked around the clock to build a successful program with the Sailors.

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  • Adam Hughes
  • August 12, 2010
Siesta Key home sells for $2.6 million

Albert and Monika Tomlinson, of Sarasota, sold their home at 4039 Shell Road to Michael Murphy, of Clarence, N.Y., for $2.62 million.

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  • Stephanie Hannum
  • August 12, 2010
BACK TO SCHOOL 2010: The Diva: Breanna O'Keefe

The term, "diva," isn't something 9-year-old Breanna O'Keefe has really heard before, but she has all the qualities to become a superstar, and, in all the good ways, a diva.

  • Sarasota
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  • Loren Mayo
  • August 11, 2010
CAMP SPOTLIGHT: Youth For Bridge

A summer of weekly bridge lessons and a fun-filled five-day bridge camp culminated with the Youth For Bridge tournament and graduation ceremony Friday, Aug. 6, at the Boys and Girls Club.

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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • August 11, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Sarasota Brides and Formalwear

Sarasota Brides and Formalwear carries 350 gowns. Thousands more may be special-ordered.

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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • August 11, 2010
Rink may be on thin ice

Organizers have to come up with more than $100,000 to implement their plan for a full-size ice skating rink in downtown Sarasota.

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  • Robin Roy
  • August 9, 2010
Early voting begins today

Voters can cast their ballots at four locations in Sarasota.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • August 7, 2010
RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: Bayou Tavern

Bayou Tavern Executive Chef Angelo Chiroli shares an exclusive recipe with YourObserver.com readers.

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  • Robin Roy
  • August 6, 2010
City cancels state of emergency

With less than a 1% chance of the oil spill affecting Sarasota's beaches, the city canceled the state of emergency declared in May.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 5, 2010
Stairway to Belgium gets into holiday spirit

Stairway to Belgium's Charles Brodzinski dressed from head to toe in a matching plaid hat, nightgown and bedroom slippers for the restaurant's Christmas in July weekend.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 5, 2010
Glenridge scoops up sweet surprises

It was "Sundae Sunday" at The Glenridge on Palmer Ranch Sunday, Aug. 2, at the community's annual ice cream social.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • August 5, 2010
Five Points flags questioned

Criticized as being historically inaccurate, a veteran asks the city to consider raising only the American flag in the middle of the Five Points roundabout.

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