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  • Nolan Peterson
  • November 7, 2013
Return with honor

Three area veterans reflect on their military service, the challenges of transitioning to civilian life and the how lessons from war shaped their lives in peace.

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Kelly Kirschner spoke at Saturday's CCNA meeting regarding a proposal that would create a oversight board to monitor how funds generated by a School Board tax are spent.
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  • David Conway
  • November 7, 2013
CCNA backs push for School Board oversight

The Coalition of City Neighborhood Associations endorsed creating a citizen oversight committee to report where funds from the 1-mill school board tax go, if it's approved by voters.

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The Cabana Inn has received some criticism regarding its design, but co-manager Scott Woolridge believes, after the building undergoes some renovations, the motif is worth preserving.
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  • David Conway
  • November 7, 2013
Cabana Inn manager seeks to preserve property

Scott Woolridge, co-manager of the Cabana Inn since January, has a radical vision for the future of the property: He wants to maintain its image.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 7, 2013
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Casagrande
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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 7, 2013
High 5

The top five sports moments of the week.

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Sarasota coach Ed Volz celebrates following his team’s district championship victory over Lakewood Ranch.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 7, 2013
Playoff Picture

The Sarasota, Cardinal Mooney, Riverview and Booker High football teams all earned berths in the playoffs this season.

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The time the Cardinal Mooney High girls 400-yard freestyle relay team
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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 7, 2013
Just the Stats

This week in sports by the numbers.

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The Riverview High boys cross-country team captured its first regional championship at the Class 4A-Region 2 meet Nov. 2, in North Port.
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  • November 7, 2013
Sidelines

Blazers finish fourth at state meet; Former Southeast star to offer training; Lady Blazers fall in regional quarterfinals; i9 registration is underway

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St. Martha Catholic Church
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 7, 2013
Celestial Community

Sarasota's St. Martha Catholic Church celebrates 100 years of family worship and service to the community.

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This home at 1447 Tangier Way has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 5,040 square feet of living area. It sold for $3,725,000.
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  • Adam Hughes
  • November 7, 2013
Home in San Remo Estates sells for $3,725,000

Bart and Karin Leereveld, of Sarasota, sold their home at 1447 Tangier Way to Richard and Melissa Hall, of Sarasota, for $3,725,000.

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Samantha Bisceglia submitted this photo of an osprey family in its nest on Siesta Key.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 7, 2013
Weather: Sarasota

Samantha Bisceglia submitted this photo of an osprey family in its nest on Siesta Key.

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Co-chairs Marvin Albert, Gerri Aaron and Pamela and David Steves
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  • November 6, 2013
Visiting Artists Dinner Series: Lukas Vondracek and Anu Tali

Visiting Artists Dinner Series: Lukas Vondracek and Anu Tali

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Dianne Anderson and Charles Knowles
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 6, 2013
Annual Donor Appreciation Luncheon

Annual Donor Appreciation Luncheon

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 6, 2013
Daily Headlines: Nov. 6, 2013

Today's stories: Broken Egg closes on Siesta Key; Longboat Key realtors bullish on market; Mixon Fruit Farms celebrates 75th season; and MORE!

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 6, 2013
Daily Headlines: Nov. 6, 2013

Today's stories: Broken Egg closes on Siesta Key;

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