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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 24, 2010
Sports Photo of the Week: Having a beach ball

Maureen Ryan, Alexis Sudol and Kelsey Breda participate in a volleyball clinic with professional beach volleyball player Megan Wallin, right, Saturday, Nov. 20, on Siesta Key Beach. Wallin runs beach volleyball clinics through the volleyball company SpikeKey Beach. Learn more at www.spikekey.com.

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When Epstein first got her board, she went paddleboarding almost every day.
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  • Maria Amodio
  • November 24, 2010
Athlete of the Week: Dawn Epstein

This week's featured athlete is Dawn Epstein, an avid stand-up paddleboarder who is happiest when she's out on the water.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 24, 2010
Cops Corner

Nov. 15 Jimmy Choo, where are you? 4:50 p.m. - 1300 block of Thornapple Drive. Grand Theft. A woman told deputies that UPS had left a box at her front door, but when she returned home it was no longer there. Inside the box were three pairs of shoes valued at $400.

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This home at 647 Norsota Way in Bay Island has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,323 square feet of living area. It sold for $2.25 million.
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  • Adam Hughes
  • November 24, 2010
Siesta Key home sells for $2.25 million

A home in Bay Island tops all real-estate transactions from Oct. 22 to Oct. 29.

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Shannon Holder: 'I love fashion; it's in my heart. You won't get just one look from me - I wear many hats of fashion. I dress for myself and what looks and feels good on me.'
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 23, 2010
Guest Fashion Editor - Shannon Holder

Guest Fashion Editor - Shannon Holder

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  • Robin Roy
  • November 23, 2010
Teen girl fights off attacker

A man tried to abduct a 16-year-old near Clark Road, but she was able to get away and find help.

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Griffin Merrit
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  • Loren Mayo
  • November 22, 2010
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: First Presbyterian Preschool

The Sarasota Observer dropped in on First Presbyterian Preschool today to watch the little ones belt out songs of thanks. Following their stellar performance, they told us who and what they're thankful for this year.

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  • Robin Roy
  • November 22, 2010
Property tax deadline nears

Property owners wanting to take advantage of a discounted rate have only a week to do so.

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Co-chairs Larry Benson and Jerry Waterman
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 21, 2010
Season Opener P-Zazzing Jazz Brunch: A Celebration of Life Tribute to Virginia Toulmin

Season Opener P-Zazzing Jazz Brunch: A Celebration of Life Tribute to Virginia Toulmin

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Rebecca Blitz, Maria DeSanto and Father Fausto Stampiglia
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 20, 2010
St. Martha School 60th Anniversary Gala

St. Martha School 60th Anniversary Gala

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Kristy and Tom Cail
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 20, 2010
Dream Makers Ball 'Over the Rainbow'

Dream Makers Ball 'Over the Rainbow'

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Rebecca Donelson, Flora Major and Chairwoman Debbi Benedict
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 20, 2010
The Artful Lobster

The Artful Lobster

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Amazin' Walter McDonald does some detail work on the sand sculpture he and William Lloyd created during the competition.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 20, 2010
Sand competition a crystal clear success

The Siesta Key Crystal Classic Master Sand Sculpting Competition took place from Nov. 18-21 on Siesta Key Beach.

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Alexis Sudol goes for the ball during a SpikeKey volleyball clinic.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 20, 2010
SPORTS PHOTO OF THE WEEK: Ready, Game, SpikeKey!

Maureen Ryan, Alexis Sudol and Kelsey Breda participate in a volleyball clinic with professional beach volleyball player Megan Wallin, far right, on Siesta Key Beach on Saturday, Nov. 20.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Carlene and Robert Baime, Catherine and Arthur Armitage, with Commodore Louis Sanandres and Barbara Sanandres at the Bird Key Yacht Club Commodore's Ball.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 20, 2010
Bird Key Yacht Club Commodore's Ball

The Bird Key Yacht Club Commodore's Ball took place Saturday, Nov. 20, at the club. Commodore Louis Sanandres and his wife, Barbara, hosted the event.

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