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Observer Staff
January 26, 2012

Weekly Weather Photo

Mote Marine Laboratory volunteer Norma Pennington captured the roll of the waves during a beautiful sunset at the Venice South Jetty.

Siesta Key
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Nick Friedman
January 25, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce Business Awards

Brad Stewart, manager of Captain Curt's Crab and Oyster restaurant on Midnight Pass Road, which his family owns, was named Business Person of the Year Tuesday by the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce.

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Pam Eubanks
January 25, 2012

ODA senior learns lessons on and off the theater stage

Out-of-Door Academy senior Sammi Brown says many of her life lessons have been learned on the theater stage. This time, however, she found a new perspective from outside the spotlight.

East County
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Rachel S. OHara
January 22, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Dan Strzempka talks at ODA

Dan Strzempka, the man behind the prosthetic tail for Winter the dolphin, talked to the students at Out-of-Door Academy, Friday, Jan. 20.

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Observer Staff
January 19, 2012

Have extra fruit on your trees?

The Siesta Key Kiwanis Club is seeking people who would be willing to allow members to glean their fruit trees for a good cause.

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Observer Staff
January 19, 2012

Readers of the 'Island Beat' column will recall a Nov. 10 item about a group of friends who regularly walk their dogs together on the Key. Since that item appeared, Sally Langer, a 20-year resident, reported, more folks and their furry friends have joined the group.

Siesta Key
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Rachel S. OHara
January 19, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: The Unveiling

Months of discussions and design work culminated Jan. 18, in the official welcoming of a sign at Siesta Public Beach, recognizing the beach's status as No. 1 in the nation.

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Nick Friedman
January 19, 2012

'Dolphin Tale' scientist to visit ODA students

When Dan Strzempka began developing a prosthetic tail, or fluke, for a dolphin named Winter, who had been injured in a crab trap, he never imagined the story would become a Hollywood movie starring Morgan Freeman.

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Adam Hughes
January 19, 2012

Bay Island Shores home sells for $1,650,000

A home in Bay Island Shores tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

Siesta Key
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Observer Staff
January 19, 2012

Weekly Weather Photo

New Mexico resident Antje Munroe witnessed this Siesta Key sunset in early December while visiting her mother-in-law.

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Rachel S. OHara
January 19, 2012

Athlete of the Week: Cherlinda Polynice

Although athletes may dabble in a few different sports, most seem to gravitate toward one. But Cherlinda Polynice isnâ€™t your typical athlete. VIDEO INCLUDED.

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Observer Staff
January 19, 2012

JUST THE STATS

2 - The number of goals scored by ODA junior Tom Young during the Jan. 13 boys soccer game against Admiral Farragut. ODA won the game 4-0.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Nick Friedman
January 18, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Condo Council Lighting Contest Awards

The Siesta Key Condominium Council met Tuesday, Jan. 17, and dished out awards to the winners of the Siesta Key Holiday Spirit Condominium Lighting Contest. Condominiums were divided into categories according to number of units. Category I was for condominiums containing 101 or more units, category II was for 51 to 100 units and category III was for 50 or fewer units. The first place winners for each category were Siesta Dunes, Beach Haven and Sandpiper Beach Club, respectively.

Siesta Key
News

Rachel S. OHara
January 13, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: St. Boniface preschoolers have fun learning about reptiles

St. Boniface preschoolers got to meet a tortoise, a Burmese python, a skunk and a baby alligator thanks to a visit from Jeremiah Nichol of Sarasota Jungle Gardens, Thursday, Jan. 12, inside the Parish Hall.

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Observer Staff
January 12, 2012

Matthes clear on where loyalty lies

Siesta Key Village Association President Russell Matthes was in a jovial mood early on the morning of Jan. 3 as he convened the organization's monthly meeting at the Daiquiri Deck Raw Bar.

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