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Siesta Key

First-grade students Frank Avalos, Ximena Franco-Martinez and Rodqueze Austin show off last year’s harvest at Alta Vista Elementary’s organic garden.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • September 6, 2012
How does your garden grow?

Four local elementary schools are using a grant made available by Whole Foods and FoodCorps to reap what they sow.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 6, 2012
School Board alters student policies

Students will now be allowed to turn on electronic devices, such as smart phones and iPads, during approved class activities.

  • Sarasota
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Riverview High junior Mason Fox started playing golf 13 years ago. Now the 16-year-old has his sights set on becoming a professional golfer.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 6, 2012
Teeing Off

Riverview High junior Mason Fox shot a 36 to take top honors last month against Cardinal Mooney and Venice.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 6, 2012
Sports Briefs 9.06.12

Riverview swings past Cardinal Mooney; Coach inducted into Hall of Fame; Weekend Recap

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
GWIZ, which emphasizes hands-on learning, will undergo significant renovations in an attempt to better meet the demands of the community and its visitors.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • September 6, 2012
GWIZ to undergo makeover

Under the direction of a new CEO, GWIZ aims to meet community demands, starting with a complete retrofit.

  • Sarasota
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Hunter DeWitt
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  • Nick Friedman
  • September 6, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Hunter DeWitt

Fresh on the heels of Sarasota High School's 51-6 victory Friday, Aug. 31 over Booker High School senior quarterback Hunter DeWitt, reflects on the game and looks forward to his final season as a Sailor.

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The area's first Trader Joe's grocery store will open Friday, Sept. 7.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • September 6, 2012
Sarasota prepares for premiere Trader Joe's grand opening

Sarasotans are eagerly anticipating the opening of the area's first Trader Joe's grocery store Friday, Sept. 7.

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Sarasota High School cornerback Quincy Battie, right, rushes after a turnover from Booker High School's offense in the first regular season game Friday, Aug. 31. The Sailors bested the Tornadoes 51-6.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 6, 2012
Sports photos of the week

Sarasota High Sailors beat the Braden River Tornadoes 51-6 Friday, Aug. 31.

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Unit A - 524 at 524 Beach Road has two bedrooms, two baths and 980 square feet of living area. It sold for $535,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 6, 2012
Three-bedroom home in Siesta Properties tops transactions

The following residential real-estate transactions took place between Aug. 20 and Aug. 24.

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  • Neighbors
Jack Wassiliauskas took this sunset photo on the north end of Siesta Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 6, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Jack Wassiliauskas took this sunset photo on the north end of Siesta Key.

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Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan as they report today's headlines.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 5, 2012
Sept. 5: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

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Siesta Key Association board members share a laugh during the organization's June meeting.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 5, 2012
County staff will speak at SKA meeting

Sarasota County Project Manager Curtis Smith will answer questions from members of the Siesta Key Association about public beach improvements.

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Strawberry filled Berliners with powdered sugar were on display at the Siesta Key Farmers Market Sunday, Sept. 1.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 4, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Farmers Market

Every Sunday since October 2008 vendors and patrons have made their way out to the Siesta Village Plaza to enjoy the Siesta Key Farmers Market.

  • Siesta Key
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Presidential candidate Mitt Romney and his wife, Ann, attended the Lincoln Day Dinner in April 2007.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 4, 2012
Romney/Ryan headed to Sarasota

The Republican Party of Sarasota County will host a fundraiser Sept. 20, which will feature the 2012 Republican presidential ticket.

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Representatives from several landscape and maintenance companies toured Siesta Key Village in June.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 4, 2012
Village tour planned for maintenance firm

Siesta Key Village Maintenance Corp. Chairman Mark Smith on Friday will lead representatives from Championship Landscape Maintenance Professionals through the Village.

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