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  • Adam Hughes
  • August 13, 2009
The Oaks home sells for $1.55 million

A home in the Oaks tops all real-estate transactions for the week of July 16 to July 22. Zachary and Suzanne Takerian sold their home at 64 Osprey Point Drive to Paul and Jean Beggan, of Osprey, for $1.55 million.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • August 13, 2009
THE COOL TEACHER: Justin Niemann

Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences: Soccer ball in hand, Justin Niemann bounds down the stairs of his Siesta Key townhouse, hippie curls bouncing with his rhythm. Wearing a T-shirt, shorts and flip-flops, he's ready to head to the beach and kick around a soccer ball.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • August 13, 2009
THE ATHLETE: Molly McKinney

Pine View School: When Pine View School let out for winter break last year, Molly McKinney made a break for it and landed herself in the hospital.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • August 13, 2009
THE PRINCIPAL: Kathy Helean

Imagine School: A lunch box, makeup case, purse, stuff-she-should-be-doing-at-home bag and workbag sit on top of Kathy Helean's desk. The principal at Imagine School, in Palmer Ranch, admits she hasn't moved in yet.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • August 13, 2009
THE VOLUNTEER: Stacey Stroth

Ashton Elementary: To 18-month-old Cason Stroth, a knock at the door can only mean one thing: his babysitter. Tears sliding down his cheeks, he tries to make a run for it.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • August 13, 2009
THE CAREGIVER: ShelleyStone

Out-of-Door Academy: Shelley Stone is a self-proclaimed 'big kid who hasn't grown up yet.'

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • August 12, 2009
Merchants make seat bid

Two business owners asked for a private meeting with Michael Connolly, deputy city attorney, to receive a re-interpretation of the state law governing the BID board.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • August 11, 2009
Art committee to vote on sailor statue

The passionate battle over where to permanently place 'Unconditional Surrender' moves one step closer to a finale.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • August 10, 2009
Roadwork closes stretch of Ringling Avenue

The section of Ringling Boulevard in front of the Police Department, Sheriff's Office and courthouse is closed because of a road-resurfacing project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Maggie Pahos
  • August 6, 2009
Man on the street: Mystery Man

We asked Sarasota residents if they recognized the person in this photo, who is the subject of a story in the Aug. 6 Sarasota Observer. About 50% of people polled said they recognized him.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Maggie Pahos
  • August 6, 2009
Designated smoking area signs installed on Lido Beach

Twenty-one ashtrays will be installed on Lido Beach and North Lido Beach by Friday, Aug. 7, and four signs indicating the designated smoking areas will be posted at each entrance to the beach near the parking lots.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 6, 2009
Cops Corner

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  • August 6, 2009
Our View

Nine fallacies of Obamacare

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 6, 2009
Forty Carrots van receives free graphic gift-wrapping

You could call it a friendly gesture in a time of need.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 6, 2009
Blue-eyed babes bunch together

There they sat, swinging along without a care in the world last Wednesday, at Marina Jack.

  • Sarasota
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