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Back row: Gerhard Roser, Ralph Franklin, Sam Claypoole, Robert Irwin and George Measer. Front row: Dick Schranz, James Harrington, Arthur Wittmer, David Ambrose and L.G. Spike Speckeen. Not pictured: Bon Henderson.
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The ROMEOs, or Retired Old Men Eating Out, is a group of widowers, who eat dinner together and support one another at The Glenridge at Palmer Ranch.

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Eva Schaal left Berlin during the Holocaust on the Kindertransport, a rescue mission to get Jewish children out of Nazi Germany, Austria, Czechoslovakia, Poland and the Free City of Danzig.
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Eva Schaal remembers the night Adolf Hitler came to power.

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This home in Bay View Heights, which has five bedrooms, five baths, one half-bath, a pool and 4,605 square feet of living area, sold for $2,679,800. Photo by Yaryna Klimchak.
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A home in Bay View Heights tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Linda Houze, of Sarasota, sold her home at 2610 Cardinal Place to Casa Cardenal LLC for $2,679,800.

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Sarasota Ballet End of Season Dinner

Sarasota Ballet End of Season Dinner

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After seeing a circus performance many years ago, he was inspired by the magic to get involved in a bigger way. But, it’s the programs that keep him donating every year.
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Today's Stories: Third suspect in violent Sarasota home invasion captured; Mills freezes all school spending; Properties have stake in new Mote turtle policy; Patron Saints: Mitchell McKnight

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Bay Haven names new principal

Chad Erickson, of Altoona, Wis., will succeed Betsy Asheim as principal of Bay Haven School of Basics Plus.

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Katrin Rudge named Florida Teacher of the Year finalist

Macy's and the Florida Department of Education chose Katrin Rudge out of 180,000 public school teachers as a finalist for the 2014 Macy's/ Florida Department of Education Teacher of the Year Award.

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Mrs. Lankenau’s 1st grade class perform “Summarize A Story”.
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There was plenty of talent and variety in the Annual Variety Show Tuesday, May 7, at Southside Elementary.

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Third suspect in violent Sarasota home invasion captured

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has captured the final suspect in a violent home invasion robbery that occurred about a year-and-a-half ago.

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Castaway

Enjoy this week's Castaway cartoon.

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Commission picks new attorney

Maggie D. Mooney-Portale will replace Town Attorney Dave Persson.

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Daughter keeps memories close to her heart

The Observer's 'Memories with Mom' contest winner, Helen Glaser, remembers the bravery and generosity of her mother, Maya Nathan.

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Braden River High to hold Pirate Bowl; Sports performance testing upcoming

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The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a man found floating in a water retention area in the 8400 block of Tamiami Trail.
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Today's Stories: Sarasota County deputies investigate a death on Tamiami Trail; Two stabbed in robbery attempt at Lakewood Ranch apartment complex; Longboat Key Town Commission chooses new attorney; Commissioners approve North Trail Overlay

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The vacant parcel located in Palmers Northerly Subdivision sold May 1 for $4.6 million.
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Historic Casey Key parcel sells for $4.6 Million

The $4.6 million purchase is the largest sale of vacant property on Casey since 2010.

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