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  • March 13, 2014
Sidelines

Booker boys tennis improves to 7-0; Mooney blanks Admiral Farragut; Sarasota Christian scores district win; ODA boys lacrosse picks up district win

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  • March 13, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • March 13, 2014
Your Neighbor: Fred Nagel

Glenridge resident Fred Nagel built model ships for more than 40 years.

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  • March 13, 2014
It's Read Everywhere

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  • March 13, 2014
School Board

Check out the latest happenings at Sarasota schools.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • March 13, 2014
Student Spotlight: Kasey Weaver

Riverview High School student Kasey Weaver is an intern at Stantec, an engineering firm based in Canada with a location in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 13, 2014
Home in Cherokee Park sells for $1,625,000

A home in Cherokee Park tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 13, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

Osprey resident Kathy Schwartz submitted this sunset photo taken near Casey Key.

  • Sarasota
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Beverly Albertson and Phyllis Ploener
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  • March 12, 2014
'An Evening at Casino Royale'

'An Evening at Casino Royale'

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Renee Armstrong, Angela Carreau, Linda Getzen and Jennifer Fischer
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  • March 12, 2014
3rd annual Leadership Luncheon

3rd annual Leadership Luncheon

  • Black Tie
Braden River’s Tyler Dyson catches Lakewood Ranch’s Cameron Pearcey attempting to steal second base.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 12, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River Baseball vs. Lakewood Ranch

The Braden River High baseball team defeated rival Lakewood Ranch 4-3 in Class 7A-District 10 action March 11.

  • East County
  • Sports
ODA junior Kimmy Comito scored seven goals and added four assists in the Lady Thunder’s 16-3 victory over Cardinal Mooney March 11.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 12, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Girls Lacrosse vs. Cardinal Mooney

The Out-of-Door Academy girls lacrosse team defeated rival Cardinal Mooney 16-3 in district action March 11.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Robin Green laughs during a fun game of bridge.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • March 12, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Beth Israel Women Games Day

Beth Israel Women held a Games Day at Temple Beth Israel on March 12. Attendees enjoyed lunch before playing mahjong, bridge and other card games for the afternoon.

  • Longboat Key
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Octavio Ortiz, the general manager of the Mall at UTC, said the mall will be completed on time for its Oct. 16 opening and that leasing will continue “up to the last minute.”
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 12, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: LRBA March Membership Luncheon

At the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance's March Membership Luncheon March 12, guest speaker Octavio Ortiz, the general manager of the Mall at University Town Center, updated area business leaders on the progress of the under-construction mega-mall.

  • East County
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  • Nolan Peterson
  • March 12, 2014
Siesta Key condo burglar captured

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has charged a career criminal from Pinellas County in connection with a series of condominium burglaries on Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • March 12, 2014
Former Sarasota resident to moderate Town Hall lecture

Riverview High grad and former CBS News anchor Sharyl Attkisson will moderate the Ringling College Library Association Town Hall lecture with former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg March 28.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 12, 2014
Pirates hold on for victory

The Braden River High baseball team edged past rival Lakewood Ranch 4-3 in Class 7A-District 10 action March 11.

  • East County
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Jeni and Calei Clark made a butterfly out of pipe cleaners and tissue paper.
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • March 12, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Children's Day at Phillippi Farmhouse Market

Families enjoyed spring break at the third annual Phillippi Farmhouse Market Children's Day Wednesday, March 12. Children had their faces painted and took part in arts and crafts provided by Art Center Sarasota. The all-day event included story-telling and agility-focused games provided by Krisztina's Amazing Games.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • David Conway
  • March 12, 2014
CRA committee endorses extension

The Downtown Community Redevelopment Area Extension Committee has prepared a series of recommendations for the City and County Commissions.

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Seventeen-year-olds Megan Reynolds and Emily Sisk sport their Girl Scout vests.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 12, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Girl Scouts Luncheon

Women of varying affiliations with the Girl Scout Gulfcoast Florida chapter met March 12 at Polo Grill and Bar's Fete Ballroom, from ladies who work for partnering companies that let troops sell cookies outside of their doors, to the actual scouts and other corporate faces of the program. Guest speaker and Girl Scout alum Blair Bloomston spoke to attendees about bullying and the importance of leadership during the Girl Scouts Luncheon.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • March 12, 2014
High winds, rough seas in the forecast

The National Weather Service has issued a series of advisories due to anticipated high winds and hazardous sea conditions.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • March 12, 2014
Beach Bites introduces used bookstore

Owner Jeff Madden hopes guest can use the books as their beach reads while they enjoy Siesta Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Head Curator of Sarasota Jungle Gardens’ Animal Department Jeremiah Nichol shows students a Pacman frog.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 12, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Jungle Gardens visits Love Comes First Preschool and Child Care Center

Students at Love Comes First Preschool and Child Care Center had their eyes glued to the Head Curator of Sarasota Jungle Gardens' Animal Department, Jeremiah Nichol, as he gently removed a snake, a frog, a baby alligator and a lizard from their carriers March 12. As part of the school's reptiles and amphibians unit, preschool owners Colleen Nicolini and Daleace Burrus annually arrange for a Jungle Garden's representative to give the children, ages 2-5, an up close look at Florida's wildlife.

  • East County
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    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 12, 2014
Braden River High students gather to support Sam Woolf on 'American Idol'

Students at Braden River High School will meet tonight for an "American Idol" watch party to support classmate Sam Woolf.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 12, 2014
State updates area taxable values

The Florida Department of Revenue expects Sarasota County property values to grow by at least 5.5% each year from the current fiscal year through fiscal year 2018.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 12, 2014
ODA swings past Admiral Farragut

The Out-of-Door Academy boys tennis team defeated Admiral Farragut 7-0 March 11.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 12, 2014
Comito leads ODA to district W

Kimmy Comito scored seven goals and added four assists to lead The Out-of-Door Academy girls lacrosse team to a 16-3 victory over district rival Cardinal Mooney March 11.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 12, 2014
Braden tops Lakewood Ranch in district action

The Braden River High softball team defeated rival Lakewood Ranch 4-1 in Class 7A-District 10 action March 11.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 12, 2014
Harbour Hatties raise $17,000

Ladies in the Heritage Harbour community took a stand against cancer as they hosted the 'Hearts for Hope' ball at IMG Academy.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 12, 2014
Children 'Read Across America'

Preschoolers at the Primrose School at Lakewood Ranch Town Center will provide books for local children in need in honor of Read Across America Day this month.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 12, 2014
Club raises $17,000 for local charities

More than 200 women in the Lakewood Ranch Women's Club enjoyed an afternoon of laughter and socializing Feb. 26, as they hosted 'Laugh Your Abs Off with Tim Wilkins' at The Francis in Sarasota.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 12, 2014
Hongan celebrates a sweet century

For Mary Hongan, turning 100 was the icing on the cake: Her neighbors at Longbeach condominiums celebrated her birthday with a surprise party at the community clubhouse.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 12, 2014
Shapiro donation gives VIP service

Temple Beth Israel will provide free valet services for those attending Friday night Shabbat services in March.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 12, 2014
AJC elects new members to board

The American Jewish Committee, West Coast Florida announced the election of Debbie Haspel, Jules Rose and Matt Walsh to its regional board of directors.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 12, 2014
Plymouth Harbor Players are smokin' after 28 years

It may be a little different from Broadway, but the Plymouth Harbor Players have struck gold with their latest on-stage production, 'The Stash on the 17th Floor.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 12, 2014
Longboat ladies celebrate International Women's Day

Ladies in Sarasota and Manatee counties celebrated International Women's Day March 8, during a special luncheon at the Polo Grill and Bar in Lakewood Ranch that drew Longboat Key residents, including Regina Gurland, Sue Hereford and Nancy Jones.

  • Siesta Key
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