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Heading the building expansion of St. Boniface Episcopal Church were Alan Purmort, senior warden, the Rev. David E. Johnson, Lester Newburn, chairman of the church building committee, and architect David Harris.
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Cardinal Mooney alumnae and Florida State University freshman Annie Montgomery will hit the sand of Siesta Key Beach this weekend for the fifth annual Fiesta on Siesta, a college sand-volleyball tournament. Photo courtesy of Mike Olivella.
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Cardinal Mooney High graduate Annie Montgomery is making an immediate impact in her freshman season at Florida State University. Montgomery will compete April 12 through April 14 in the fifth annual Fiesta on Siesta.

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Athlete of the Week: Caroline Dailey

The Out-of-Door Academy senior Caroline Dailey defeated Bradenton Christian's Haley Waldo 6-0, 6-0 to capture the No. 1 singles crown at the Class 1A-District 9 tournament April 2.

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Holocaust survivors Frank and Eva Schaal (front row) were joined by Temple Emanu-El Religious School fourth-grader Julia Beatt, director of education Sabrina Silverberg and fifth-grader Joshua Cappelli following their talk.
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This home at 220 Tenacity Lane has three bedrooms, three baths and 3,467 square feet of living area. It sold for $4.25 million. Photo by Yaryna Klimchak.
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Home in Sarasota Beach sells for $4.25 million

A home in Sarasota Beach tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Richard and Marcia Holton, of Sarasota, sold their home at 220 Tenacity Lane to William Knapp, William Knapp II and Gerard Neugent, trustees, of West Des Moines, Iowa, for $4.25 million.

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Your Neighbor: Dr. Robert Shamsey

Dr. Robert Shamsey has been practicing medicine for more than 40 years, but when asked if he is ready to retire, the 68-year-old pediatrician's answer is a resounding "no."

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Dave Siegwald submitted this photo of sunrise from the John Ringling Bridge.
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Weather Photo: COTTON CANDY CLOUDS

Dave Siegwald submitted this photo of sunrise from the John Ringling Bridge.

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Student Spotlight: André Dupuis

Andre Dupuis' room is lined with medals, certificates and trophies from regattas and speech-and-debate tournaments from across the country. Despite his accomplishments, the Pine View junior is not boisterous or flashy, but sincere and modest.

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Bruno Giuranna, the birthday boy, with his family. From left Gabriele, Aura, Bruno, Olivia and Annasofia Giuranna.
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Epicurean Encore Interactive Dinner

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30th annual Pique Nique sur la Baie

30th annual Pique Nique sur la Baie

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Poet Cedric Hameed grew up in a poor crime-ridden urban community in New York — learn more about his story in today's headlines!
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April 10: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Chapel will vote on fate of cell tower lease; IRISS opens global headquarters; Roads closed for Siesta Fiesta; Waxing poetic: Cedric Hameed

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New College Student earns Truman Scholarship

New College student Michael Long is one of 62 students in the country to receive the prestigious scholarship

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New College students receive national award

New College of Florida Students received the President's Volunteer Service Award for logging more than 500 hours of community service in their neighborhood.

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