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Nick Friedman
February 16, 2012

New principal excited about future at SSAS

Tara Tahmosh-Newell, a longtime teacher at SSAS, took the school's reins Feb. 1.

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Adam Hughes
February 16, 2012

Sarasota Beach home sells for $4.1 million

A home in Sarasota Beach tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Lisa Kruidenier, trustee, sold the home at 636 Beach Road to Saba Sands LLC for $4.1 million.

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Nick Friedman
February 16, 2012

Neighbors: Ben Walsh

Stand-up bassist Ben Walsh, a senior at Cardinal Mooney High School, looks forward to competing at the state level for the third consecutive year.

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Rachel S. OHara
February 16, 2012

Athlete of the Week: Sean Dulom

Sarasota High senior Sean Dulom, 18, will compete in the Class 3A State Tournament this weekend at the Lakeland Center in Lakeland.

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Observer Staff
February 16, 2012

JUST THE STATS

7 - The point differential between the ODA and Sarasota girls tennis teams Feb. 7. The Thunder won 7-0.

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Observer Staff
February 16, 2012

Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

John Greco submitted this sunrise photo, taken at Oscar Scherer State Park.

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Rachel S. OHara
February 15, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Wings of Freedom Tour

The Wings of Freedom Tour flew into the Rectrix Aerodome out at the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, Monday, Feb. 13 and stayed through Wednesday, Feb. 15.

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Observer Staff
February 14, 2012

Obituary: Richard L. 'Dick' Falter

Richard L. "Dick" Falter, of Osprey, died Feb. 11. He was 80.

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Nick Friedman
February 14, 2012

PHOTO GALERY: Sarasota Chamber Breakfast

Nearly 500 business and community leaders attended the annual Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Kick-Off Breakfast Friday, Feb. 10 at the Sahib Shrine. The theme of the breakfast was 'Maximizing Your People, Your Profits and Your Potential,' and business and community leaders offered strategies to strengthen the Sarasota community.

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Rachel S. OHara
February 14, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Ashton Elementary's Fairytale Day

Kindergarten students at Ashton Elementary had fun Tuesday, Feb. 14, dressing up as their favorite fairytale characters and parading around school.

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Rachel S. OHara
February 13, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Chess Club Tournament of Hearts

The 7th annual Chess Club Tournament of Hearts was held, Saturday, Feb. 11, in the library at Phillippi Shores Elementary.

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Nick Friedman
February 12, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Booker High School's All in the Timing

Booker High School students had audiences in stitches during their performance of one-act comedies written by David Ives. The students explored the boundaries of time in a series of eight vignettes, including a sketch in which three captive primates tested the theory that monkeys with typewriters could eventually produce Shakespearean works.

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Rachel S. OHara
February 12, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Smooches for Pooches and Kisses for Kitties

The Humane Society held a special event called Smooches for Pooches and Kisses for Kitties from 5 to 9 p.m., Friday, Feb. 10th, at Southside Village.

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Rachel S. OHara
February 9, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Theatre Arts Education Luncheon

The Theatre Arts Education Luncheon honoring Gulf Coast Community Foundation and Margot and Warren Coville was held Thursday, Feb. 9, at Michael's on East. The event benefited the Asolo Repertory Theatre.

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Observer Staff
February 9, 2012

FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Brent Parker

Brent Parker is a Sarasota architect who has a unique vision for the future of downtown. Read more about Brent in this our candid Q&A.

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By Mallory Gnaegy and Nick Friedman
February 9, 2012

Observer readers share their stories of true love

Turn on the Tony Bennett and pop open the rose-colored champagne. For this Valentine's Day, we asked readers to send in their love stories and letters. Apparently, Cupid has been busy over the years shooting his arrows in unexpected places -- including the Internet. So, fall in love with these stories, which could give Nicholas Sparks some inspiration.

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Kurt Schultheis
February 9, 2012

Dog washes no longer welcome at park

Dog owners are complaining about the county asking a mobile dog-washing business to stop coming to the 17th Street Paw Park in Sarasota.

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Nick Friedman
February 9, 2012

Alta Vista association focuses on grant, crime prevention

With elections approaching, members are hoping for more community participation on their projects.

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Nick Friedman
February 9, 2012

Patterson Foundation focuses on partnerships

During the first of seven scheduled sessions, Patterson Foundation Executive Director Debra Jacobs outlined Tuesday the specific partnerships and projects of the organization, with an emphasis on its guiding philosophy.

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Nick Friedman
February 9, 2012

Neighbors: Brent Parker

A Sarasota architect has a unique vision for the future of downtown.

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Adam Hughes
February 9, 2012

Sarasota Beach home sells for $2.5 million

A home in Sarasota Beach tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Mi Playa LLC sold the home at 528 Beach Road to Resia L. Rinker Revocable Trust for $2.5 million.

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Rachel S. OHara
February 9, 2012

Athlete of the Week: Justin Flagg

Justin Flagg is one of the newest faces of CrossFit in Sarasota County. Flagg moved from Huntington Beach, Calif., to Sarasota with his wife, Stacy, and two little girls, Sloan and Hayden, in October 2011.

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Observer Staff
February 9, 2012

Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Richard Chen submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Key beach.

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Rachel S. OHara
February 8, 2012

PHOTO OF THE DAY: Captain Conservation captivates students at Bayhaven

FPL's Captain Conservation paid a visit to Bayhaven Elementary, Wednesday, Feb. 8, to talk to the students about the importance of energy conservation.

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Rachel S. OHara
February 7, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Toddlers learn to sign at Gulf Gate Library

The Baby Rhyme and Sign Time at Gulf Gate Library is a program for babies and toddlers from 0 to 24 months that has become quite a popular program at the library over the last four years.

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Rachel S. OHara
February 6, 2012

PHOTO OF THE DAY: Baggers at City Hall

People wore bags on their heads and walked from Mattison's to City Hall, Monday, Feb. 6.

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Rachel S. OHara
February 6, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Ice Bowl Disc Golf Tournament

The 16th annual Ice Bowl Disc Golf Tournament was a big success with a turn out of 102 participants. The tournament took place Saturday, Feb. 4, at North Water Tower Park and benefited All Faiths Food Bank.

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Nick Friedman
February 6, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Booker High School Jazz Ensemble's Death By Chocolate

Booker High School's Vocal Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Combo hosted this fundraising event to fund their trip to compete in the Berklee Jazz Festival in March. The students performed Broadway favorites, jazz standards and modern songs while the audience enjoyed coffee and chocolate.

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Rachel S. OHara
February 6, 2012

VIDEO: Father-Daughter dance at St. Martha's

St. Martha's held a Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory themed father daughter dance, Friday, Feb. 3, inside the school's cafeteria. The evening included, food, dancing, a bubble room, raffle prizes, fun house mirrors and plenty of candy.

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Nick Friedman
February 6, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Cardinal Mooney Walkathon

Cardinal Mooney High School hosted its 11th annual walkathon to raise money for All Children's Hospital Saturday Feb. 4. Students and families joined staff to walk for a cause. Eleven years ago, the high school lost several students to leukemia and decided to start this fundraising event to raise funds for research. The walkathon, which includes a dance-off, concession stands and field-day activities, was sponsored by Harmor Mobility, Sarasota Lanes, Petland and Tropicana.

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Nick Friedman
February 6, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: First Friday Dance at Senior Friendship Center

The Sarasota Senior Friendship Center hosted its First Friday Dance on Friday, Feb. 3. Seniors gathered to socialize and bust a move to the sounds of Kentucky-based band, Memories.

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Jen Blanco
February 5, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY:Sarasota Crew Ergathon

More than 120 members of the Sarasota Crew attempted to row 1.5 million meters from their rowing site at Bay Preserve to Jamaica during its fifth annual Ergathon fundraiser Feb. 4. Rowers, family and friends also enjoyed boat displays, raffles, races and more.

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Rachel S. OHara
February 4, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Father-Daughter dance at St. Martha's

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Rachel S. OHara
February 3, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Disney Delight

It was a magical day, Tuesday, Feb. 3 at Phillippi Shores Elementary, as students and teachers enjoyed a day full of Disney magic.

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Nick Friedman
February 3, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: St. Martha Rummage Sale

St. Martha's Catholic Church held a rummage sale Friday, Feb. 3, and Saturday, Feb. 4. Customers searched through clothes, Christmas decorations, clothing and art for something to suit their fancy.

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Rachel S. OHara
February 3, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Ringling Underground

The first Ringling Underground event was a big success Thursday, Feb. 2. The music party featured Sons of Hippies, Red Feather and Physical Plant.

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