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This home at 1798 Lincoln Park Circle has four bedrooms, two baths, one half-bath and 3,527 square feet of living area. It sold for $1,245,000. Photo by Yaryna Klimchak.
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  • February 21, 2013
Home on Hudson Bayou sells for $1,245,000

A home in Lincoln Park on Hudson Bayou tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Ralph and Carrie Major, of Sarasota, sold their home at 1798 Lincoln Park Circle to Priscilla Doulton, trustee, of Sarasota, for $1,245,000.

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Mike Hang submitted this photo of a morning kayak on Little Sarasota Bay.
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  • February 21, 2013
Weather Photo: SPARKLE ON THE BAY

Mike Hang submitted this photo of a morning kayak on Little Sarasota Bay.

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Honorees Madeline Brogan and Terry Stottlemyer
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  • February 20, 2013
10th Annual Caring Hearts Luncheon

10th Annual Caring Hearts Luncheon

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  • Roger Drouin
  • February 20, 2013
Operation nabs 30 in online predator sting

The suspects responded to Internet-based ads or social media posts and engaged in sexually explicit written and verbal conversations.

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  • February 20, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Goodwill Grand Opening

Goodwill Manasota celebrated the grand opening of its new North Trail location, Tuesday, Feb. 19. Named after retired chief executive and his wife, the Peggy and Don Roberts Good Neighbor Center features a job connection center in addition to its regular store. 'This is a completely integrated Goodwill,' said CEO and President Bob Rosinsky. 'We're dedicated to providing first-class service to anyone in need in our community.'

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Sarasota County Commission Chairwoman cuts a ribbon to dedicate the temporary Gulf Gate Library. Commissioners Nora Patterson and Charles Hines look on.
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  • February 20, 2013
Gulf Gate Library opens at Sarasota Square Mall

Sarasota County Commission Chairwoman Carolyn Mason cut the blue ribbon to open the mall's temporary location Feb. 20.

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Cardinal Mooney’s Antonio Blakeley, No. 2, runs up the court with teammate Mitch Arimura, No. 34, and being followed by St. Petersburg Catholic’s Kevin O’Donnell, No. 12.
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  • February 20, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Cardinal Mooney versus St. Petersburg Catholic semi-final game

Cardinal Mooney played against St. Petersburg Catholic for the semi-final game Tuesday, Feb. 19, at Cardinal Mooney. The final score was Cardinal Mooney 55, St. Petersburg Catholic 51.

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City Commissioners on Tuesday listened to residents lobby for less strict regulations on outdoor amplified sound.
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  • Roger Drouin
  • February 20, 2013
Commissioners continue Ringling Walmart appeal hearing

The continued hearing will be held at 6p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26 at City Hall.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 20, 2013
Our View: Businesses don't pay taxes

Business tax cuts and corporate-recruiting incentives will be prominent policy issues for the Legislature this year.

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  • By Jorge Blanco
  • February 20, 2013
Castaway

Enjoy this week's Castaway cartoon.

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The Coopers celebrate their win with the Design and Dine Contest team. Photo by Eddie Kirsch.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • February 20, 2013
Design and Dine Contest Winners: Kevin and Missy Cooper

Monday, Feb. 18, representatives from ArtisTree Landscape Maintenance and Design, Michael's On East and the Observer Media Group set out to surprise the winners of the Design and Dine $10,000 Backyard Makeover contest.

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  • February 20, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Reanna Gregory

The Out-of-Door Academy sophomore Reanna Gregory won the high jump, triple jump and long jump at the ODA Invitational Feb. 12.

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Beverly Broth and Janice Landauer
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 19, 2013
Star of the Opera 'Two Dates with the Devil' Luncheon

Star of the Opera 'Two Dates with the Devil' Luncheon

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Manatee County School board will hold a special audit meeting Thursday
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • February 19, 2013
Feb. 19: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Manatee County School board will hold a special audit meeting Thursday; Sarasota City Commission Candidate Forum takes place tonight; Hearing officer upholds Lakewood Ranch IDA Vote; Sworn-in Sarasota: Presidents of local offices

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Kelly Boyett
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  • Nick Friedman
  • February 19, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Painting With a Twist

Hope Kinney and Sherri Penxa celebrated the grand opening of their store, Painting with a Twist, Friday, Feb. 15. Guests watched a ribbon-cutting ceremony before an instructional painting lesson, featuring wine and light food.

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