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Congressman Vern Buchanan with the eight teachers who received awards. Courtesy image.
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Sarasota teachers honored with Congressional awards

Four Sarasota County teachers and four from Manatee County received awards from Congressman Vern Buchanan.

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Jewish community members gather together to observe Passover at Temple Emanu–El.

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Michael Cohen photographed this osprey on Lido Key.

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Two properties on Siesta Key, 4049 Shell Road and 4047 Higel Ave., recently sold for $3.25 million.
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Siesta Key properties sell for a combined $3.25 million

Residential real estate transactions for March 12-16.

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