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Nick Friedman
March 15, 2012

Sarasota man to travel to 11 countries on a mission trip

After recovering from years of drug addiction, Eddie Beiler will travel to 11 countries in 11 months for a mission trip to help children in need.

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Observer Staff
March 15, 2012

JUST THE STATS

0 - The number of sets ODA tennis phenom M'Balia Bangoura surrendered during the Thunder's match against Lakewood Ranch March 6. Bangoura won both her matches 6-0.

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Rachel S. OHara
March 15, 2012

Athlete of the Week: Clemens Reiss

Clemens Reiss first began playing lawn bowling more than a decade ago and is currently serving as the president of the Sarasota Lawn Bowling Club.

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Rachel S. OHara
March 13, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Ukrainian Egg demonstration at Gulf Gate Library

Tetiana Silecky, a member of the Ukrainian National Women's League of America, gave a demonstration on how to make traditional Pysankas, "written eggs", Tuesday, March 13, at the Gulf Gate Library.

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Rachel S. OHara
March 13, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: YES at Clayton's

The Young Entrepreneurs of Sarasota met for their weekly meeting and lunch, Tuesday, March 13, at Clayton's Grille.

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Nick Friedman
March 12, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: St. Patrick's Day Dinner at St. Michael the Archangel

In celebration of St. Patrick's Day, church members enjoyed an Irish meal and traditional song and dance Saturday, March 10. Father Dave Cottingham played traditional bagpipe songs, and guests were treated to a visit from members of the Drake School of Irish Dance, who showed off their fancy footwork.

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Nick Friedman
March 12, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Association Meeting

The Siesta Key Association held its annual meeting Saturday, March 10 at St. Boniface Episcopal Church. Following a breakfast, members heard from President Catherine Luckner, Commissioner Nora Patterson and Community Services Director John McCarthy. Dr. Stephen Leatherman, or 'Dr. Beach,' was the meeting's featured guest.

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Nick Friedman
March 12, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Benny Kimsey's Bluegrass Picnic

Bluegrass fans and newcomers stomped their feet to the tunes of Benny Kimsey's Bluegrass Picnic Saturday, March 10, at the Turtle Beach pavilion. This is the second picnic since Kimsey brought the popular concert back last fall. Attendees enjoyed food and music by the Skeeterland Bluegrass Band, Sycamore Shade, Siesta Key Boys and the Tonga Street Bluegrass Band.

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Rachel S. OHara
March 8, 2012

FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Julia Mounts

Julia Mount, 9, has played with the Sarasota Orchestra. Read more about Mount in our candid Q&A.

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Nick Friedman
March 8, 2012

Annual antiques show, sale to benefit families in need

The United Methodist Women's Pineapple Antiques Show and Sale will be open Thursday, March 8, to Saturday, March 10, at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Trail.

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Nick Friedman
March 8, 2012

Dancer stays step ahead of competitors

It's hard to imagine that someone who recently won the Southern Region Oireachtas Irish Dance Championship could ever be shy.

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Rachel S. OHara
March 8, 2012

Neighbors: Julia Mounts

Julia Mounts may only be 9 years old, but she has already performed with the Sarasota Orchestra.

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Adam Hughes
March 8, 2012

Siesta Manor home tops week's sales at $640,000

A home in Siesta Manor tops all transactions in this week's real estate. John Burden, Sarasota, sold his home at 391 Avenida Madera to Kenneth Ellingson Jr. and Kathleen Ellingson, trustees, of Downers Grove, Ill., for $640,000.

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Observer Staff
March 8, 2012

Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Stacy White took this sunset photo on Siesta Key's Cresent Beach.

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Rachel S. OHara
March 8, 2012

Athlete of the Week: John Schneider

Bath & Racquet Fitness Club membership services head John Schneider was just 19 years old when he won the indoor state doubles championship and was named Junior World Champion in racquetball.

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