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A condominium in Summer Cove sold for $1,185,000. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
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Summer Cove condo tops home sales at $1,185,000

A condominium in Summer Cove on Siesta tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Joseph and Regina Culloo, of Highlands Ranch, Colo., sold their Unit 404-C condominium at 1660 Summerhouse Lane to Susan Dietrich, of Norwich, N.Y., for $1,185,000.

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JUST THE STATS

8 - The number of goals the ODA girls lacrosse team scored in their first game. The Lady Thunder beat Sarasota Military Academy 8-4 Feb. 21.

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Athlete of the Week: Victoria Krupa

Victoria Krupa, 17, is enjoying a stellar junior year as Cardinal Mooney's goalkeeper for the lacrosse team.

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This Cherokee Park home, which has four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 2,658 square feet of living area, sold for $850,000. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
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Oaks II home sells for $1.625M

A home in the Oaks II tops all transactions in this week's real estate. James and Karen Landis, Osprey, sold their home at 445 Walls Way to Gabriel and Valerie Schmergel, Sarasota, for $1.625 million.

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Courtney Riga took this photo of a mystical sunset on Turtle Beach.
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Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Courtney Riga took this photo of a mystical sunset on Turtle Beach.

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Mary Lunkes, Eleanor Villardi, Carol Bauer and current president Kathy Roche.
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PHOTO GALLERY: St. Michael the Archangel Women's Guild Annual Fashion Show and Luncheon

St. Michael the Archangel Women's Guild held their annual Fashion Show and Luncheon, Wednesday, Feb. 29, at Michael's on East.

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Chairwoman Ellie Brenan poses with Helen Krueger.
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  • February 29, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Stoneybrook Women's Golf Association Breast Health Golf Tournament

Each February, the members of the Stoneybrook Women's Golf Association devote the month to raising money for Breast Health Sarasota. On Tuesday, Feb. 28, their efforts culminated in a golf tournament and dinner. The night featured a silent auction, raffle prizes and a Chinese auction with more than 30 baskets.

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Sarasota city commissioner Shannon Snyder isn't sure if the city can afford the Sarasota Police Department any longer.
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City discusses budget cuts

A budget workshop led Sarasota City commissioners to debate whether major decisions need to be made to stop the financial bleeding, including getting rid of the city's police department.

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Castaway

Enjoy this week's Castaway cartoon.

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Sal and Judith Barzilay with Pete and Beth Horowitz
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  • February 28, 2012
'Enchanted Evening: A Salute to Strings'

'Enchanted Evening: A Salute to Strings'

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Honorary Chairwoman Debbi Benedict, speaker Kati Marton, event Chairwoman Cheryl Burnstein and Sue Hoffman
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10th annual Junior League of Sarasota Sustainers Legacy Luncheon

10th annual Junior League of Sarasota Sustainers Legacy Luncheon

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Keep Sarasota County Beautiful seeks volunteers for Great American Cleanup

Keep Sarasota County Beautiful is currently accepting registration of volunteers for the 2012 Great American Cleanup, which takes place from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 7, at sites throughout Sarasota County.

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Sarasota County Commission Chair Christine Robinson focuses on economic development as Priority No. 1.
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  • February 28, 2012
IN THE PUBLIC EYE: Christine Robinson

More than a year after former Gov. Charlie Crist appointed Christine Robinson to the Sarasota County Commission, she's busier than ever meeting with community groups and running commission meetings as the board's chair.

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