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Rachel S. OHara
March 15, 2012

Athlete of the Week: Clemens Reiss

Clemens Reiss first began playing lawn bowling more than a decade ago and is currently serving as the president of the Sarasota Lawn Bowling Club.

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Observer Staff
March 15, 2012

Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

T. Guy Spencer took this sunset photo in Nokomis.

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Rachel S. OHara
March 13, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Delaney turns 109!

Elizabeth Delaney celebrated her 109th birthday surrounded by family and friends, Monday, March 12, at the Senior Friendship Center.

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Rachel S. OHara
March 13, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Bay Haven Circus Day

Bay Haven Elementary held a Circus Day, Friday, March 9, with help from Circus Sarasota. The fourth and fifth graders each had their own 45-minute circus show for the younger students and parents.

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Nick Friedman
March 12, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Friends of the Sarasota Ballet Luncheon

The Friends of the Sarasota Ballet, a collection of volunteers who assist the Sarasota Ballet, met for a luncheon Monday, March 12, at Michael's on East. Attendees socialized before enjoying a meal.

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Nick Friedman
March 12, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Chillouge Night

Despite a brief rain interruption, hundreds of people had an opportunity to blow off steam and relax Saturday, March 10, at the swanky outdoor Chillounge Night. With music, outdoor bars and a parade featuring dancers and drummers, the night had something to help everyone chill.

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Nick Friedman
March 12, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: First Watch Half Marathon

More than 3,000 runners and walkers from across the country hit the road Sunday, March 11 for the First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon. The male and female first-place winners both set record times for the course. 24-year-old Jacob Bradosky won the men's title with a time of 1:09:42, and 25-year-old Sara Petrick won the women's title with a time of 1:20:00.

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Rachel S. OHara
March 12, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Pelican Cove Art Show Artist's Reception

The 103 artists that participated in the Pelican Cove Art Show celebrated with a pre-show opening reception, Friday, May 9.

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Mallory Gnaegy
March 10, 2012

Donal O'Shea announced as new President of New College

At the March 10 New College of Florida Board of Trustees Meeting, it was announced that Donal O'Shea was selected by the Presidential Search Committee to become the new President. Upon the confirmation by the Florida Board of Governors, he will become the fifth President of New College.

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Kurt Schultheis
March 9, 2012

Photo of the Day: Police Station Demolition

Demolition of the former Sarasota Police Station, 2050 Ringling Boulevard began this week and will take 60 days to complete using a wrecking ball.

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Nick Friedman
March 9, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Pineapple Antique Show and Sale

Shoppers hunted for vintage furniture, jewelry, art and other antiques Thursday, March 8, at the opening night of the 36th Annual Pineapple Antique Show and Sale. The event raises money to support families in crisis by supporting local charities and food banks.

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Observer Staff
March 8, 2012

FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Nell Rude

Nell Rude is a Sarasota resident who recently created an exhibit titled "Tribute to American Heroes." Read more about Rude in our Candid Q&A.

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Nick Friedman
March 8, 2012

Winter Forum focuses on need for social interaction

Brad Edmondson spoke of the importance of even the smallest social interactions for physical and emotional well-being at 'The Power of Social Connections.'

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Nick Friedman
March 8, 2012

Runners lace up for First Watch race

Take a closer look at three First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon runners.

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Adam Hughes
March 8, 2012

Siesta Manor home tops week's sales at $640,000

A home in Siesta Manor tops all transactions in this week's real estate. John Burden, Sarasota, sold his home at 391 Avenida Madera to Kenneth Ellingson Jr. and Kathleen Ellingson, trustees, of Downers Grove, Ill., for $640,000.

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Nick Friedman
March 8, 2012

Neighbors: Marge Martin

Marge Martin, a heart-attack survivor, will share her story at this year's Go Red for Women Luncheon March 8, at Michael's On East.

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Rachel S. OHara
March 8, 2012

Sarasota Observer goes one-on-one with Globetrotters

During the Harlem Globetrotters' trip to Sarasota this week, the Sarasota Observer had the opportunity to go one-on-one with two players, Handles and Hops.

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Rachel S. OHara
March 8, 2012

Athlete of the Week: John Schneider

Bath & Racquet Fitness Club membership services head John Schneider was just 19 years old when he won the indoor state doubles championship and was named Junior World Champion in racquetball.

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Observer Staff
March 8, 2012

JUST THE STATS

7 - The point differential in The Out-of-Door Academy's 8-1 victory over Cardinal Mooney March 6. ODA is a perfect 7-0 so far this season.

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Observer Staff
March 8, 2012

Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Thomas Simpson took this sunset photo in Sarasota.

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Observer Staff
March 7, 2012

Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Monthly Winner

February's Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner is Michael Tesar.

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Rachel S. OHara
March 6, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY & VIDEO: Senior Senior Prom

The Riverview High School Key Club and Friends of Kobernick-Anchin put on a prom for the residents at Kobernick House, Saturday, March 3.

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Nick Friedman
March 5, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Fruitville Elementary Celebrates Dr. Seuss' Birthday

Students at Fruitville Elementary celebrated Dr. Seuss' birthday Friday, March 2, with a visit from Junior League of Sarasota volunteers. Students wore Seuss-themed hats and visited with first-grade teacher Laurie Butler, who was dressed as The Cat in the Hat. Volunteers read Dr. Seuss' books to each class in honor of the rhyme smith's birthday.

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Rachel S. OHara
March 5, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Phillippi Shores Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast

Phillippi Shores Elementary held an extra special breakfast, Monday, March 5, in the media center at the school. The breakfast was for the volunteers who help out at the school in a variety of ways from helping in the classrooms to helping with fundraisers.

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Nick Friedman
March 5, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Purim Pandemonium

Temple Emanu-El hosted a Purim celebration Sunday, March 4. Families came dressed in costume to celebrate the story of Purim. After a service led by Rabbi Brenner Glickman, the religious school's seventh-grade students put on a play, followed by an afternoon of fun in the Purim carnival set up outside.

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Nick Friedman
March 5, 2012

IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Marcia Weil, Maxine and Louis Pintchuck

Sisters Marcia Weil and Maxine Pintchuck, along with Maxine's husband Louis Pintchuck, enjoy cooking meals for various Temple Sinai events.

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Rachel S. OHara
March 4, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Walk for Rides

The Independent Transportation Network (ITN) of Sarasota held their first annual Walk for Rides, Saturday, March 3, out at Phillippi Estate Park.

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Rachel S. OHara
March 4, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Sounds of the Soul

Betsy Hudson Traba, principal flutist of the Sarasota Orchestra and Sarasota Wind Quintet, played some beautiful music during the Sounds of the Soul service, Friday, March 2, at Pine Shores Presbyterian Church.

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Nick Friedman
March 4, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Mah-jongg and More and Temple Sinai

More than 300 women participated in the Women of Temple Sinai's 10th annual Mah-jongg event Thursday, March 1. The event, which features a buffet breakfast and lunch and door prizes, serves as a fundraiser for the sisterhood.

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Nick Friedman
March 1, 2012

Brookside teacher makes learning fun

Susan Roberts' students have built robot bugs, rockets and five-gallon showers - all in the name of science.

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Observer Staff
March 1, 2012

Riverview High musicians recognized

Four students from Riverview High School's Kiltie Band were chosen to join the Florida Music Educators Association 2012 All-State Honor Band in Tampa.

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Rachel S. OHara
March 1, 2012

Neighbors: Nell Rude

For the past three years, Sarasota resident Nell Rude has been creating an exhibit to thank American veterans.

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Adam Hughes
March 1, 2012

Summer Cove condo tops home sales at $1,185,000

A condominium in Summer Cove on Siesta tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Joseph and Regina Culloo, of Highlands Ranch, Colo., sold their Unit 404-C condominium at 1660 Summerhouse Lane to Susan Dietrich, of Norwich, N.Y., for $1,185,000.