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  • Jen Blanco
  • May 2, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Zack Summerall

Sarasota High sophomore Zack Summerall crossed the finish line in 4:22.09 to win the 1,600-meter run at the Class 3A-Region 3 meet April 25, at Charlotte High.

  • Sarasota
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  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • May 2, 2013
MOMENTS IN TIME

The Observer takes a look back at this week in Sarasota's history.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 2, 2013
CONFIDENT STRIDES: Girls on the Run 5K

More than 100 girls from eight area schools will run in the Girls Inc. sponsored Girls on the Run 5K.

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 2, 2013
SCHOOL BOARD BULLETIN

Students from Colegio Montessori Chiaravalle in León, Mexico, visited students at The NewGate School for the second annual student exchange program April 15 through April 27.

  • Sarasota
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  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • May 2, 2013
Teacher Spotlight: Sean McDonald

The Out-of-Door Academy second-grade teacher Sean McDonald didn't expect to live in sunny Florida. In fact, he didn't expect to be a teacher, but he discovered his passion for teaching when he took courses in childhood education while studying pediatrics at Webster University in St. Louis.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • May 1, 2013
May 1: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Klauber files compromise plan; Nature Park to open soon; Season's first turtle nest found on Longboat; The thrill of the grill

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  • By Amanda Heisey
  • April 30, 2013
April 30: Daily Headlines Video

Top Stories: Gas odor causes Peltz shoes, others to evacuate; Bullock outlines Colony initiatives; Dr. Beach names Siesta Key Beach in top six beaches in Florida; John McKenna plays kazoo at concert

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  • Nick Friedman
  • April 30, 2013
Dr. Beach names Siesta Key Beach in top six beaches in Florida

In a list published in the Guardian, Dr. Stephen Leatherman named Siesta Key No. 3

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Heisey
  • April 29, 2013
April 29: Daily Headlines Video

Top Stories: Willowbrook developer KB Homes files suit against subcontractors; Cortez Bridge meeting takes place tomorrow; Registration open for Sister Keys Cleanup; Black Tie Untied

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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 29, 2013
Sheriff's Office collects nearly 80 pounds of prescription pills

As part of the DEA's national turn-in event, deputies collected 79 pounds of pharmaceuticals

  • Siesta Key
  • News
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • April 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : The Great American Clean Up Siesta Key

Volunteers all over the country participated in the Great American Cleanup 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 27 to beautify and improve the community. Keep Sarasota County Beautiful has been an affiliate of Keep America Beautiful, Inc., for almost 25 years and participates in the nation wide cleanup every year. An estimated 800 volunteers from all over Sarasota County registered to participate in The Great American Clean Up and will be scattered throughout 20 locations around Sarasota to beautify and clean up the community. Approximately 38 volunteers helped pick up trash on Siesta Key Beach.

  • Siesta Key
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • April 26, 2013
April 26: Daily Headlines Video

Top Stories: Development could cost the city; Weekend Best Bets; and Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

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  • By Amanda Heisey
  • April 25, 2013
April 25: Daily Headlines Video

Top Stories: Colony settlement talks continue; Woman's Exchange plans its expansion; Lakewood Ranch Main Street repainting

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 25, 2013
Former Crew rower steers Sharks

Sarasota High graduate and Nova Southeastern University coxswain Courtney Berger will return home to compete in the 2013 Sunshine State Conference Rowing Championship April 26, at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 25, 2013
Athlete of the Week: MADISON SCHMIDT

Riverview High senior Madison Schmidt cleared 10 feet, 6 inches to win the pole vault event at the Class 4A-District 7 meet April 17, at Spoto High.

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