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The Sarasota Cal Ripken 10U All-Star team is 16-0, having won state and regional championships since it formed earlier this summer. Courtesy photo
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Riverview graduate Alex Katz is one of roughly 375 swimmers involved in the Sarasota Sharks program. File photo
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Red Tiger Martial Arts continued its weekly taekwondo and martial arts summer camp last week.

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Annette Rogers joins forces with Cheryl Loeffler; Former Johnson & Johnson exec appointed to board; New development company breaks ground in Sarasota; Michael Saunders Realtor receives CRS designation

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This home at 1667 Hillview St. has four bedrooms, three baths, two half-baths, a pool and 3,682 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.25 million. Photo by Harriet Sokmensuer
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Home in McIntyre-Wilson-Potter sells for $1.25 million

A home in McIntyre-Wilson-Potter tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

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Alison Maddex submitted this photo, taken during a morning rain shower on Siesta Key.

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Sarasota County Archaeologist Ryan Murphy said it was refreshing to work with staff so intent on preserving historical resources while planning tweaks to the Blackburn Point Park project.
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County preserves archaeological site in Osprey

Sarasota County will modify improvements planned for Blackburn Point Park to preserve part of a shell midden, which contains tools and pottery from before 850 A.D.

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Gabriele Orcoc is excited to get a Junior Police Officer of Sarasota badge at National Night Out Against Crime.
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  • August 6, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: National Night Out Against Crime at Gillespie Park

Sarasota Police Department and Gillespie Park came together to fight crime Tuesday, Aug. 5, by hosting the 31st annual National Night Out Against Crime event at Gillespie Park.

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Lobster Pot is family owned and located in the heart of the Siesta Key village, featuring a friendly, intimate New England style dining experience with fresh local seafood and produce.
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  • August 6, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Lobster Pot

This week we went in the kitchen at Lobster Pot with owners Glen, Tony and Mark Medeiros along with chef Eder Ocana as he prepares lobster Milano. Get the recipe and watch an instructional video in this week's 'In the Kitchen.'

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The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office attempted to locate an armed robbery suspect with the department’s helicopter unit, Air-1, Monday evening.
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Deputies seek suspect who robbed hair salon

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has asked for the public to help identify a man suspected of robbing Great Clips Hair Salon at gunpoint Monday.

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Election 2014: Sarasota County School Board

This is the second of a three-week installment featuring candidate questionnaires for the local races in the Aug. 26 primary election. This week includes candidates for the Sarasota County School Board and Charter Review Board.

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Election 2014: Charter Review Board

This is the second of a three-week installment featuring candidate questionnaires for the local races in the Aug. 26 primary election. This week includes candidates for the Sarasota County School Board and Charter Review Board.

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6633 Gulf of Mexico Drive
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Beach pavilions, infinity pools, tennis courts - they're just a few of the features you'll find in the region's top listings.

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