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  • March 7, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Bridget Walsh

Cardinal Mooney High sophomore lacrosse midfielder Bridget Walsh scored three goals in two games this week to lead the Lady Cougars to a 14-9 victory over Berkeley Prep Feb. 26, and a 13-7 victory over Tampa Catholic Feb. 28.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 7, 2013
SIDELINES

Lady Cougars remain unbeaten; Pitcher leads Booker to a win; ODA notches a pair of wins; Thunder LAX posts win; Totally Tennis series continues; Youth Baseball Day upcoming

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The first official meeting was held Nov. 22, 1927, in the home of Mable Ringling. Many ladies who attended those first meetings were either close friends or family. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • March 7, 2013
Garden Variety: Sarasota Garden Club

When the first 17 ladies of the Sarasota Garden Club met in 1927, they set a mission to beautify their community. Today, the club does much more than that.

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Jimmy "the fishman" Johnson lives on Siesta Key with his 23-year-old African gray parrot, Harley.
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  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • March 7, 2013
Your Neighbor: Jimmy Johnson

Jimmy "the fishman" Johnson is a self-described beach bum. But, the former restaurant owner is anything but lazy. Johnson used to sell 3,000 surf-and-turf dinners a week, at his restaurant in Wildwood, N.J.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • March 7, 2013
Student Spotlight: Annaka Groeteke

Sporting a rock-band T-shirt and gathering her books for her next class, Annaka Groeteke seems like a typical 16-year-old, but the Sarasota High School sophomore has also been a wicked stepmother, a factory worker and an evil stepsister - on stage, that is.

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 7, 2013
SCHOOL BOARD BULLETIN

Art extravaganza; Philanthropic flash mob; World travelers

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Linda Snyder sews a child's quilt.
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  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • March 7, 2013
Snyder has hobby all sewn up

The precise thud of a needle hitting cloth on a sewing machine and ladies chattering is a common sight and comforting sound for Linda Snyder.

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Unit 1003 at 505 S. Orange Ave. has three bedrooms, three baths, one half-bath and 3,003 square feet of living area. It sold for $1 million. Photo by Yaryna Klimchak.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 7, 2013
Condominium in Kanaya sells for $1 million

A condominium in Kanaya tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Samuel Petersheim, of Arthur, Ill., sold his Unit 1003 condominium at 505 S. Orange Ave. to David Welle, trustee, of Osprey, for $1 million.

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Sandy Cannon submitted this photo of a sunset at Point of Rocks on Siesta Key.
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 7, 2013
Weather Photo: Golden Rule

Sandy Cannon submitted this photo of a sunset at Point of Rocks on Siesta Key.

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Chairwomen Cynthia Wright and Rachel Saltzberg
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 6, 2013
Women's Passover Celebration

Women's Passover Celebration

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Join us for the daily headlines at SRQ Airport!
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 6, 2013
March 6: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: County considers new tax; Benderson expands former Circuit City; 'A storybook ending'

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Bea Friedman blows kisses in gratitude to lunch goers for their standing ovation for her Guardian of Israel award.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • March 6, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Guardian of Israel Award Luncheon

The Jewish National Foundation awarded the Guardian of Israel Award to Bea Friedman her daughter Ilene, Greg Gregory, Maria Wirries and her Mother Jeaneen Wednesday, March 6 at a luncheon at Michael's on East for their commitment to Israel and the community. The Jewish National Foundation began in 1901 as a vision to reestablish a homeland in Israel for Jewish people everywhere. Almost 300 people attended the luncheon where ongoing efforts to help Israel and it's towns were discussed. 'I'm very proud,' Bea Friedman said. 'This organization has done so much good for the community and I can't say enough nice things.'

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Six candidates are running for two at-large seats. The election is March 12, and early voting runs until Saturday, March 9.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • March 6, 2013
Sarasota early voters cast ballots

After four days, 319 vote in Sarasota City Commission election.

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 6, 2013
Sarasota County Commission delays Walmart decision

Chairwoman Carolyn Mason's March 6 absence forces the County Commission to continue a public hearing to April 24.

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Ted Lindenberg with former ABC President James Duffy
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 6, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Literacy Council

The Literacy Council of Sarasota held its sixth annual Literacy Matters Luncheon Friday, March 1, at Michael's on East. Kelley Lavin, executive vice president and group publisher of Sarasota Magazine was the featured speaker, and Lauren Dorsett, of ABC News was the Mistress of Ceremonies. James Duffy, former president of ABC Television Network and cofounder of the Literacy Council, was honored with a new literacy award in his name: the James E. Duffy Friend of Literacy Award.

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