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IB students Alexis Boenker, Marielle Pezzella, Cristina Chiodi, Hannah Loss and Jaclyn Falconetti wear Emilia: Run for Relief T-shirts to support the cause. Photo by Yaryna Klimchak.
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  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • January 17, 2013
Riverview IB students help earthquake victims in Italy

Community service may be a requirement for International Baccalaureate students at Riverview High School, but one group of current high school seniors has set its sights on a more global reach.

  • Sarasota
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Family Promise Coordinator for St. Boniface David Mouatt holds a thank-you card in the classroom-turned-bedroom where the families stay.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • January 17, 2013
St. Boniface helps families get back on their feet

Family Promise, a non-profit organization, teams up with religious organizations to help families become self-sufficient once again.

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  • January 17, 2013
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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  • January 17, 2013
SIDELINES

Lady Rams soccer advances to district semis; Riverview basketball tops Braden River; Sarasota Christian takes win over Bayshore; Cougar basketball charges past Tornadoes

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  • January 17, 2013
JUST THE STATS

2 - The number of goals Kendal Gollnick scored to lead the Riverview High girls soccer team to a 3-0 victory over North Port in the Class 5A-District 8 quarterfinals Jan. 12.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • January 17, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Eric Mayes

Eric Mayes, the 18-year-old center on Booker High School's basketball team, has been playing basketball since the seventh grade.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
At 100 years old, Jessie Dunn is happy with her life and wouldn’t change anything.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • January 17, 2013
Century mark: Jessie Dunn

Jessie Dunn has lived through the Great Depression, World War II and the loss of three husbands. The 100-year-old former Siesta Key resident knows that life is a gift.

  • Siesta Key
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A condominium at 222 Beach Road has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,860 square feet of living area. It sold for $2,415,000. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
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  • Adam Hughes
  • January 17, 2013
Siesta Key condominium sells for $2,415,000

A condominium in 222 Beach Road tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Stephen Barr, trustee, sold the Unit 3 condominium at 222 Beach Road to Richard McCampbell, trustee, of Sarasota, for $2,415,000.

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Laurie Krampits submitted this photo of a father and son enjoying the sunset on Siesta Key.
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  • January 17, 2013
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Laurie Krampits submitted this photo of a father and son enjoying the sunset on Siesta Key.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • January 17, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

A Spa and Salon moves to new location; Jonathon Parks Architect parking garage receives international recognition; Cat Depot receives grants; Blalock Walters names new principals

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This home at 1366 Harbor Drive has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,470 square feet of living area. It sold for $2.4 million. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
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  • Adam Hughes
  • January 17, 2013
Home in Harbor Acres sells for $2.4 million

A home in Harbor Acres tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Roberta King, trustee, of Sarasota, sold the home at 1366 Harbor Drive to Harbor Capital Partners LLC for $2.4 million.

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Paul Stryhas submitted this photo of the LeBarge Sunset Cruise on a Saturday night.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 17, 2013
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Paul Stryhas submitted this photo of the LeBarge Sunset Cruise on a Saturday night.

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Honorees Dolly Jacobs, Dr. Maureen A. Maguire, Judy Cahn and Gloria B. Moss
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  • January 16, 2013
31st Annual Women in Power Luncheon

31st Annual Women in Power Luncheon

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  • January 16, 2013
Obituary: John Edwin 'Jack' Woodward Jr.

John Woodward Jr., 92, of Coon Key, died Jan. 7.

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  • January 16, 2013
Obituary: Lee Jaffe Swartz

Lee Jaffe Swartz, 88, of Longboat Key, died Dec. 23.

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 16, 2013
Obituary: Robert Rosenthal

Robert Rosenthal, 96, resident of Plymouth Harbor, died Jan. 8.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 16, 2013
Obituary: Mary-Elizabeth 'Betty' McCoun Monroe

Mary-Elizabeth "Betty" McCoun Monroe, 85, of Plymouth Harbor, died Jan. 13.

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 16, 2013
Obituary: Rudy Karmus Meiselman

Rudy Karmus Meiselman, 86, of Longboat Key, died Dec. 27.

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 16, 2013
Obituary: Madeline Libby

Madeline Libby, 90, of Bradenton, died Dec. 29.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 16, 2013
Obituary: Charles Rupert Jamison

Charles Rupert Jamison, 91, of Longboat Key, died Dec. 29.

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 16, 2013
Obituary: Edna Marguerite Burke

Edna Burke, 91, formerly of Longboat Key and Boston, died Jan. 2.

  • Longboat Key
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Auditors blamed former Assistant Superintendent Jim Drake for the Manatee County School Board’s 2011-12 $3.4 million budget deficit but faulted him for incompetence — not criminal or illegal activity.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • January 16, 2013
Audit blames employee for budget deficit

Navigant says a lack of oversight, faulty systems and poor coordination are reasons for the Manatee County Schools deficit.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch senior Taylor Johnson with her steer. Josh Siegel.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • January 16, 2013
County fair is the biggest, most challenging yet

Higher feed prices have forced Youth Livestock Show exhibitors in the 97th Manatee County Fair to get creative to sell their steer.

  • East County
  • News
Anne Ross has a new list of priorities now that she’s become the town's assistant town manager.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 16, 2013
Ross tackles new responsibilities

Town Manager Dave Bullock has a list of priorities for his new assistant town manager.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 16, 2013
Sin Circle: Male dancers stripped on St. Armands

In January 1980, six male dancers began weekly performances at the old Ruby Tuesday's that drove the ladies to near hysteria.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A SMART volunteer shows Breanna Fedee, 7, how to use a curry comb.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 16, 2013
SMART, school saddle up for equine learning

Seven-year-old Veronica Garduno squealed half in excitement, half in terror as Norman, a Haflinger pony, pushed his nose hard into the bucket she held.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Joseph "Joe" Bondi, pictured at his part-time home in May 2012. File photo.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 16, 2013
Bondi learned the love of the Key early

Part-time resident Joseph 'Joe' Bondi was a pioneer in middle-school education and father of Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 16, 2013
Letters to the Editor

It's a free country, isn't it?; U.S. schools are still in need of help; Chatter about default on debt is scare tactic

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 16, 2013
Senator hones in on East County

Florida Sen. Bill Galvano hosted a Jan. 14 breakfast in Lakewood Ranch for his East County constituents.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • January 16, 2013
Big names apply for superintendent post

The applicants for the Manatee County Schools top job include former finalists for other superintendent jobs across the state and current school district leaders.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 16, 2013
Heritage Harbour lawsuits expand

Complainants say stormwater costs are not being allocated appropriately.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 16, 2013
Business on the Key is building for contractors

An increase in construction that began in 2011 continued in 2012 and into the current market.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 16, 2013
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 16, 2013
Midfielder scores with Eagles

Braden River Soccer Club U18 center midfielder Logan Moriarty will play his final high school soccer game Jan. 18.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 16, 2013
SIDELINES

GSJGA tees off Winter Tournament Series; Mustang grapplers go 3-1; Lady Pirates improve to 14-5; Sun Coast Senior Men's Tennis League in full swing

  • East County
  • Sports
Enjoy this week's Castaway cartoon.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 16, 2013
Castaway

Enjoy this week's Castaway cartoon.

  • Longboat Key
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