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SCHOOL BOARD BULLETIN

The more the merrier; Bay Haven students travel back in time; Caring kids

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Connie Miranda moved seven months ago to Sarasota from Leon, Mexico, with her family. Photo by Yaryna Klimchak.
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  • February 14, 2013
Student Spotlight: Connie Miranda

Sixteen-year-old Connie Miranda has a lot on her plate: high school, college-level courses, and she will represent The NewGate School at the regional Poetry Out Loud competition March 9, in Tallahassee.

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The Most Rev. John Noonan celebrates Mass. Photos by Nick Friedman.
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  • February 14, 2013
St. Thomas More welcomes additional space

Parishioners at St. Thomas More Catholic Church raised $6 million in four years to expand their church.

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Richard Dorfman has worked to develop North Tamiami Trail, where he owns a condominium unit. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
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  • February 14, 2013
Election: Dorfman takes a second shot at the City Commission

NBA Entertainment founder Richard Dorfman wants to give the future leaders of Sarasota a voice and quiet anti-growth stalwarts of the past.

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Trey LaPorta, Rollins College, lacrosse; Hannah Howard, Elon University, soccer; Christina Warren, Princeton University, crew; Victoria Krupa, Huntingoon College, lacrosse
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  • February 14, 2013
Signing Day: Athletes commit to colleges

Nine Sarasota seniors signed national letters of intent Feb. 6.

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  • February 14, 2013
SIDELINES

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  • February 14, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Blake Morrow

Sarasota Christian School freshman point guard Blake Morrow finished with 28 points, seven assists and six rebounds to lead the Blazers to a 71-56 victory over St. Petersburg Canterbury in the Class 2A-District 9 championship Feb. 8.

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Read this week's Cops Corner.
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  • February 14, 2013
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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  • February 14, 2013
Voice of Love: Bob Amer

As a member of the Sarasota Chorus of the Keys, Bob Amer joins a group of barbershop quartets to deliver singing Valentines.

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Sharon Chiodi, Joel Schemmel and Tracy Eisnaugle. Courtesy photo.
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  • February 14, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

SmartHouse Integration recognized for its innovation; Blalock Walters makes Fortune magazine list; SouthTech expands its technology team; PR association accepting Golden Image applications

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Unit 501 at 128 Golden Gate Point has three bedrooms, three baths and 3,000 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.06 million. Photo by Yaryna Klimchak.
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  • Adam Hughes
  • February 14, 2013
Summer Cove condo sells for $1.15 million

A condominium in Summer Cove tops all transactions in this week's real estate. David and Tamara Shepherd, of Moberly, Mo., sold their Unit 401C condominium at 1660 Summerhouse Lane to Lana Turner, trustee, of Sarasota, for $1.15 million.

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Nancy Hathaway submitted this photo of a sunset on Sarasota Bay.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 14, 2013
Weather Photo: GOLDEN HOUR

Nancy Hathaway submitted this photo of a sunset on Sarasota Bay.

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In 2011 the Halperins took their children to Disney World. "We have a commitment that it's forever. To me it's not negotiable whether we are going to be together or not," Gary Halperin says. Courtesy photos
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  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • February 14, 2013
Love story contest winners: Gary Halperin and RoseAnne McCabe

Gary Halperin and RoseAnne McCabe happened to be at the same place at the same time when chance brought them together 12 years ago.

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The ACLU filed a legal challenge on behalf of two homeless men.
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  • Roger Drouin
  • February 13, 2013
City agrees to stop panhandling enforcement

In a consent decree, the City agrees to abide by an updated 60-day injunction stopping the City of Sarasota from enforcing a solicitation law.

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Iwo Jima: A survivor's story
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • February 13, 2013
Feb. 13: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota residents voice roundabout suggestions; Manatee County Schools' innovation and design 'team' works to install Common Core; Iwo Jima: A survivor's story; Home of the Month: Artistic History

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