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Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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The Pine View School and Sarasota High sailing teams are both part of the Sarasota Youth Sailing Program. (Photo by Jen Blanco)
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  • Jen Blanco
  • April 24, 2014
Bound for Nationals

The Pine View School and Sarasota High sailing teams will compete in the Mallory Fleet Race National High School Championship May 9 through May 11.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • April 24, 2014
High five moments of the week

The top five sports moments of the week.

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MacKenzie
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 24, 2014
News Briefs

Sarasota Memorial Hospital CEO resigns; Homeless shelter site selection inches forward

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Dr. Fritz and Ping Faulhaber. Photos by Harriet Sokmensuer
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • April 24, 2014
Sarasota welcomes Suncoast Science Center

The Faulhaber Family Foundation announced its plans for the Suncoast Science Center Monday.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • April 24, 2014
Sidelines

Lady Thunder lacrosse wins the district crown; Suncoast Tennis League wraps up season; Sarasota women win tennis championship; Sara Bay to offer summer membership

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  • Jen Blanco
  • April 24, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

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  • April 24, 2014
Business Observer

Lighthouse Property Management adds location; RE/MAX Alliance Group welcomes Ellen Laura Esses; Heritage Oaks recognized for environmental efforts

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Luis Luis creates a colorful painting during last year's Siesta Fiesta. File photo
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • April 24, 2014
Siesta Fiesta attracts creative types to Siesta Village

Siesta Fiesta returns to Siesta Key Village for its 36th year Saturday, April 26 and Sunday, April 27.

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First-graders Randall Collins and Ronan Murphy. Courtesy photo
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • April 24, 2014
School Board

The latest news from Sarasota schools.

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Kerri Scolardi and Brooke Cherry. (Photo by Harriet Sokmensuer)
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • April 24, 2014
SCHOOL SPOTLIGHT: Bay Haven School of Basics Plus

When Bay Haven School of Basics Plus parents Brooke Cherry and Kerri Scolardi wanted to boost recycling at their children's school, the two came up with a monstrous plan - to introduce to students two recycling bins dressed as monsters.

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Unit 202 at 136 Golden Gate Point has three bedrooms, three baths, one half-bath and 3,785 square feet of living area. It sold for $1,741,200. File photo
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  • Adam Hughes
  • April 24, 2014
Home in Point of Rocks sells for $3 million

A home in Point of Rocks tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

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Annamarie Hedekin submitted this photo of the blood moon, taken from Casey Key.
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 24, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

Annamarie Hedekin submitted this photo of the blood moon, taken from Casey Key.

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Sam Von Duhn, Ryan Roberts and Tony Musca pose with their giant catch.
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 23, 2014
12-year-old tourists catch 692-pound mako shark

Tony Musca, Ryan Roberts and Sam Von Duhn caught the giant shark during a Double Nickel Charters fishing trip with their families.

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Chef Kory Foltz led the team.
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • April 23, 2014
Hyatt Regency gives back with All Faiths Food Bank

A group of Hyatt staff members joined the All Faiths Food Bank's Sprout Mobile Farm Market to teach local children the importance of eating healthy.

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