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  • February 13, 2014
CONA discusses proposed U.S. 41 roundabouts

Roundabouts at busy intersections along the U.S. 41 corridor could alleviate traffic and promote better safety and walkability, proponents say, and for some they can't come soon enough.

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David Conway The revamped fountain area has been in use for two weekends.
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  • David Conway
  • February 13, 2014
Farmers Market offers children's activities

The Sarasota Farmers Market now offers a variety of activities for families after expanding its boundaries to Pineapple Park.

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CELEBRATORY COUPLE. Sarasota residents Dr. Greg and Jeri Lynn Towsley brought their Sarasota Observer along on their recent anniversary trip to Bali, Indonesia.
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  • February 13, 2014
It's Read Everywhere

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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 13, 2014
Farmers Market Roundup

Sarasota's farmers markets offer local produce, entertainment and fun. Take advantage of the Florida weather at these neighborhood markets.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 13, 2014
College commitment

Athletes from Riverview, Cardinal Mooney and Booker high schools made their college choices official during National Signing Day Feb. 5.

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The Sarasota Christian boys basketball team defeated Southwest Florida Christian 63-56 to win the Class 2A-District 9 championship Feb. 7.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 13, 2014
High five moments of the week

The top five sports moments of the week.

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  • February 13, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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The Cardinal Mooney High boys basketball team
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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 13, 2014
Sidelines

Cardinal Mooney High Boys Basketball; GSJGA golfers tee off for WTS; Riverview names new girls basketball head coach; Sarasota Military Eagles advance two to state meet; SCSC honored for its outstanding service

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 13, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

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Harriet Sokmensuer Joanna Fox sits at one of the tables in her classroom.
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 13, 2014
Teacher Spotlight: Joanna Fox

Fox has been teaching creative writing at Booker Middle School for 14 years.

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Harriet Sokmensuer This home at 1501 North Drive has three bedrooms, four baths and 3,381 square feet of living area. It sold for $2.5 million.
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  • Adam Hughes
  • February 13, 2014
Home in Cherokee Park sells for $2.5 million

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

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Harriet Sokmensuer Barbara Miller sits in her office on St. Armands surrounded by past modeling photos.
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 13, 2014
Your Neighbor: Barbara Miller

During the '70s and '80s, Miller modeled in national campaigns for A&W, Linens 'N' Things and Bayer Aspirin.

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Sepp Gmuender submitted this sunset photo, taken near Sunset Drive.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 13, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

Sepp Gmuender submitted this sunset photo, taken near Sunset Drive.

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    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • February 13, 2014
Save Our Sand déjà vu surfaces

The creation of a Facebook page called 'Save Our Siesta Sand 2' foreshadows a potential sea change in the movement against dredging Big Pass for Lido Beach sand.

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Richard Appell and Dr. Barbara Jaehney
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 12, 2014
Lincoln Day Dinner featuring Lt. Col. Allen West

Lincoln Day Dinner featuring Lt. Col. Allen West

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Lee Barsky, Beathe Elden, Unni Kaltenbacher and Jacqueline Morton
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  • February 12, 2014
15th annual Sarasota Women's Cancer Awareness Luncheon 'Cure on the Runway'

15th annual Sarasota Women's Cancer Awareness Luncheon 'Cure on the Runway'

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 12, 2014
UPDATE: Tornado spotted in Myakka

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for eastern Manatee County.

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Cafe Baci serves classic Italian dishes with specialties in Roman and Tuscan cuisine.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 12, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Cafe Baci

Join us in the kitchen at Cafe Baci with owner Roberto Mei and chef Eldis Rodriguez as they prepare tomato risotto with seared diver scallops.

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Ina Jaffe was the keynote speaker at this year's International Conference on Positive Aging
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 12, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Ina Jaffe "Continuous Inspiration"

Ina Jaffe, journalist and National Public Radio correspondent, was the keynote speaker at the 7th annual International Conference on Positive Aging Tuesday. Jaffe presented "Continuous Inspiration" at the conference's Dinner with Ina Jaffe. After the dinner, Rick Moody, director of academic affairs at AARP, led a fireside chat with Ina Jaffe, Nancy Schlossberg, author and Institute for the Ages board chair, and public radio producer Connie Goldman.

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Cowboy waits to be kissed.
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 12, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: HSS Smooch a Pooch

The Humane Society of Sarasota County shared the love with a puppy kissing booth Wednesday, Feb. 12. The booth, which was made by volunteer Lynn Billi, could be found at the Phillippi Farmhouse Market. Market goers celebrated Valentines Day early with kisses from affectionate puppies.

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Sheriff Tom Knight and Chief of Police Bernadette DiPino
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 12, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Tiger Bay Club luncheon

Members of the Tiger Bay Club met for the highly anticipated discussion on legalizing medical marijuana in Florida Wednesday, Feb. 12. Judge Nancy Donnellan moderated Sheriff Tom Knight and John Morgan as they discussed the pros and cons of medical marijuana for Sarasota and the state of Florida. Knight told The Observer he was excited to let the people hear 'the other side' of the topic. 'Its important for the public to learn' he said.

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Trevor Gooby and Steve Blass of the Pittsburgh Pirates say excitement for the team in the Bradenton area — where the team holds its spring training — has never been greater.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 12, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: LWR Business Alliance Breakfast of Champions

Steve Blass, a former Major League Baseball player and current broadcaster for the Pittsburgh Pirates, regaled local businessmen and women with life stories at the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance's Breakfast of Champions event Wednesday, Feb. 12.

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"Spice" is a mixture of herbs and spices applied with a synthetic chemical compound similar to the active ingredient in marijuana.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 12, 2014
County tightens designer drug restrictions

Sarasota County commissioners approved an ordinance Wednesday, aimed at smashing the marketplace for "spice" and other designer drugs available in local stores.

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  • Josh Siegel
  • February 12, 2014
School board approves Braden River HS land sale

The Manatee County School Board agreed on a contract to sell undeveloped property at Braden River High School.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 12, 2014
ODA swings past Braden River

The Out-of-Door Academy boys and girls tennis teams both earned victories over Braden River Feb. 11.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 12, 2014
Sarasota ousts Lakewood Ranch in OT

The Sarasota High girls basketball team held on to defeat Lakewood Ranch 50-44 in overtime of the Class 7A-Region 3 semifinals Feb. 11.

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Courtesy photos Rachel Stenger and Artists' Guild President Wendell Graham
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 12, 2014
BRHS student 'artist of the month'

Braden River High School's Art Department has selected student Rachel Stenger as the February 'student of the month' for the Artists' Guild of Anna Maria Island.

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Camden Jenkins
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 12, 2014
Youth earns orchestra honors

Cardinal Mooney High School's Camden Jenkins, a resident of River Club, recently received the highest ranking possible at the Florida Orchestra Association's Solo and Ensemble Festival.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 12, 2014
Tips benefit SOS

After all the glasses had been filled Jan. 24, 'celebrity' bartenders walked away with $5,308.14 for Sea of Strengths Academy's Parent Teacher Organization.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 12, 2014
CFBH accepts nominations

The Center for Building Hope, a nonprofit that provides programs and resources to cancer patients and their families, now is accepting nominations for the 2014 Stephen H. Goldman M.D. Keystone Award.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 12, 2014
Harvest donates to Take Stock

Representatives of Harvest United Methodist Church in Lakewood Ranch recently donated more than $17,000 to Manatee County's Take Stock in Children program.

  • East County
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File photo Joseph Grosso in costume
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 12, 2014
Ranch student wins playwriting contest

Lakewood Ranch High School's Joseph Grosso, a senior, earned top honors in the theater realm.

  • East County
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Lauren-Taylor Nock
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 12, 2014
Nocks celebrate Valentine's gifts

For Eugene and Jessica Nock, of Sleepy Lagoon, there's a lot to love about the month of February.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 12, 2014
Better late than never for couple

A friend fixed up Howard Temkin and Barbara Koren back in 1975 in Massachusetts. They became friends, went out again in 2001, then officially became a couple in December 2012.

  • Longboat Key
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Courtesy photos
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 12, 2014
St. Mary men swing in for tee time

The St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church Men's Club held its first golf outing Jan. 20 at Manatee County Golf Course in Bradenton.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 12, 2014
Longboat Key lures more than 1,000 book buyers

Longboat Key photographer Mary Lou Johnson's photography book, 'The Lure of Longboat Key,' is luring many readers.

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