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Observer Staff
October 18, 2012

Overnight Success

Local teen and Miss Heart of the USA pageant competitor Emily Ervin recently saw success with an overnight food drive she organized.

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Jen Blanco
October 18, 2012

Keeping Pace: Courtland Bernard

Sarasota High senior Courtland Bernard has his sights on finishing the season as one of the top 10 runners in the state in Class 3A.

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Nick Friedman
October 18, 2012

Athlete of the Week: Lauren Hochstetler

Sarasota High School's Lauren Hochstetler comes from an athletic family.

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Observer Staff
October 18, 2012

JUST THE STATS

3 - The number of Sarasota County boys and girls golf teams that advanced to their respective regional tournaments.

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Adam Hughes
October 18, 2012

Home in Royal Palm Harbor sells for $710,000

A home in Royal Palm Harbor tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Citimortgage Inc. sold the home at 1216 Northport Drive to Peter and Agnes Kovacs, of Sarasota, for $710,000.

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Observer Staff
October 18, 2012

Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Laurie Krampits took this sunset at the 10th Street boat ramp in Sarasota.

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Yaryna Klimchak
October 17, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY & VIDEO: National School Lunch Week

School Board Chairwoman Caroline Zucker was a guest lunch server Oct. 17 to Booker Middle School students. President Kennedy proclaimed National School Lunch Week in 1963. The Sarasota County School District celebrated this week with guest servers in county schools.

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Rachel S. OHara
October 17, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Booker v. Riverview varsity volleyball

The Lady Rams and Lady Tornadoes took to the court Tuesday, Oct. 16, for Riverview's final home game of the volleyball season. Riverview won 3-0.

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Nick Friedman
October 16, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Strider World Championships

Strider bike riders ages 2 through 5 traveled from all over the world Saturday, Oct. 13 for the Strider World Championships. Racers used their feet to pedal over the Sarasota BMX track to compete for world titles.

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Nick Friedman
October 16, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Booker High School Homecoming

Booker High School hosted its homecoming game Friday, Oct. 12 against LaBelle High School. Booker defeated LaBelle 27 - 0, and fans enjoyed cheering from the stands and watching a halftime show from the band.

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Nick Friedman
October 16, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Harry Potter Costume Contest

Hogwarts hopefuls gathered at Barnes and Noble Saturday, Oct. 13 for a Harry Potter costume contest and scavenger hunt. Fans of the book series donned glasses, robes and lightning scars before roaming the aisles of books to complete the scavenger hunt.

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Nick Friedman
October 15, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Veterans Appreciation Day

In an effort to recognize all of Sarasota's local veterans, Ken Chester, owner of Chester's Reef in Gulf Gate, hosted a Veteran's Appreciation Day event in front of his bar Saturday, Oct. 13. The event featured live music, food, raffles and prizes, and all the proceeds benefited the Wounded Warrior Project.

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Rachel S. OHara
October 15, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Cardinal Mooney Homecoming

The Cardinal Mooney Cougars played the St. Petersburg Catholic Barons Friday, Oct. 12, during their homecoming game at Austin Smithers Stadium. The Cougars won their homecoming game 35-9.

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Rachel S. OHara
October 14, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Manatee-Sarasota Sierra Group Meeting

The Manatee-Sarasota Sierra Group held their general meeting Thursday, Oct. 11, at the Sarasota Garden Club. The meeting included guest speaker, Thomas Becnel.

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Jen Blanco
October 12, 2012

Evan Wilson surpasses 5,000 passing yards as ODA tops Imagine School of North Port

The Out-of-Door Academy senior quarterback Evan Wilson eclipsed 5,000 career passing yards while lead the host Thunder to a 27-14 victory over the Imagine School of North Port Oct. 12

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Observer Staff
October 11, 2012

Historical Society gift shop reopens

Sarasota history buffs celebrated the grand reopening of the Historical Society of Sarasota County's gift shop Friday, Oct. 5.

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Rachel S. OHara
October 11, 2012

Real men wear pink

Friday night's Riverview homecoming game was not only about school spirit but served as the school's salute to breast-cancer awareness.

Sarasota
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Nick Friedman
October 11, 2012

Designer Diana Kelly gives back with 'Flats for Philanthropy'

The shoe and handbag designer's new campaign will dedicate a shoe design to different philanthropic organizations. of her choice.

Sarasota
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Nick Friedman
October 11, 2012

Athlete of the Week: Marlon Mack

Booker High School junior running back Marlon Mack has been playing football for five years. After the Tornadoes clinched their first win, Mack talks about his strategy for the rest of the season.

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Observer Staff
October 11, 2012

JUST THE STATS

57 - The number of points the Booker High football team scored against Lake Placid in its first win of the season Oct. 5.

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Observer Staff
October 11, 2012

SIDELINES

Lady Thunder outlast the Lady Cougars; Tornadoes record first win; Sarasota tops Palmetto; Sarasota boys sail to cross-country championship

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Adam Hughes
October 11, 2012

Three-bedroom home in Siesta Revised sells for $2.5 million

A home in Siesta Revised tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Hedric and Gretchen Rhodes, of Sarasota, sold their home at 3251 Higel Ave. to Joel Morganroth, of Gladwyne, Pa., for $2.5 million.

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Observer Staff
October 11, 2012

Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Allyx Young took this photo of a couple enjoying the sunset in Sarasota.

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Rachel S. OHara
October 10, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Golf match at Bent Tree Country Club

Sarasota Christian, Sarasota Military Academy and St. Stephen's played one another in a golf match Tuesday, Oct. 9, out at Bent Tree County Club.

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Jen Blanco
October 10, 2012

All Heart: Haley Preininger

The Out-of-Door Academy team-and-floor captain Haley Preininger has learned individual accolades only carry you so far. The senior setter hopes the Lady Thunder's newfound toughness will carry them to a district championship.

East County
Sports

Nick Friedman
October 9, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Friends of the Ballet Luncheon

The Friends of the Sarasota Ballet, a collection of volunteers who assist the Sarasota Ballet, met for a luncheon Monday, Oct. 9, at Michael's on East. Attendees socialized before enjoying a meal.

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Nick Friedman
October 9, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Sinai Gan Parade

The Temple Sinai Gan Preschool hosted a Simchat Torah Parade Friday, Oct. 5. The students marched behind the Torah from their classrooms, outside to the sukkah, where they waved flags and celebrated before heading back inside to learn about the Torah and sing songs.

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Nick Friedman
October 9, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: St. Martha Blessing of the Animals

Pet owners brought their cats and dogs to the courtyard of St. Martha Catholic Church Sunday, Oct. 7 to receive a blessing. Pets and pet owners mingled before the furry friends received their blessings.

Sarasota
News

Nick Friedman
October 9, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Police Chief Candidate Meet and Greet

After City Manager Tom Barwin narrowed the list of police chief candidates from 13 to five, the city scheduled a meet and greet for the public Friday, Oct. 5 at the Van Wezel. Candidates Gregory Anderson, Bernadette DiPino, Salvatore Ruggiero, Mark Teunis and Tonya Vincent met with members of the public, who also enjoyed light appetizers.

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Nick Friedman
October 9, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Salvation Army Worship Center Dedication

The Salvation Army celebrated the opening of its new center for worship and service with a dedication ceremony Sunday, Oct. 7 at its Tuttle Avenue location. The ceremony included a performance by the divisional band, speeches by County Commissioner Carolyn Mason and selected scripture readings.

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Rachel S. OHara
October 8, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: GartenFest

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens' Fall Music Series, GartenFest, began Sunday, Oct. 7.

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Rachel S. OHara
October 8, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: "Pioneer Picnic" Day

The Rotary Club of Sarasota held the 38th annual 'Pioneer Day' Picnic Sunday, Oct. 7, at Robarts Arena.

Sarasota
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Nick Friedman
October 8, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Stepping Out Against Violence Walk

Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center of Sarasota hosted a walk Saturday, Oct. 6 in JD Hamel Park to raise awareness of domestic violence. October is Domestic Violence Awareness month, so walkers donned purple shirts and stepped out to fight against the cycle of abuse.

Sarasota
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Nick Friedman
October 8, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Going Vertical Party

Artists and art enthusiasts roamed among the aisles of hidden treasures at Sarasota Architectural Salvage, Thursday, Oct. 4, at the Going Vertical party. The event, which featured live chalk artists, mimes and food and drink, raised funds for the upcoming Chalk Festival artists and supplies. Guests celebrated the Going Vertical program as well as the work of artist MTO, whose work adorns the outside of the building.

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Nick Friedman
October 8, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: World Animal Day

Hundreds of guests braved the rain Thursday, October 4 at Big Cat Habitat to celebrate World Animal Day, an annual event that celebrates mankind's relationship with the animal kingdom. Visitors enjoyed various animal demonstrations, lectures, food and drink and face painting.

Sarasota
Opinion

Nick Friedman
October 7, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Republican Club Meeting

The Sarasota Republican Club held its regular meeting Friday, Oct. 5, at the Sarasota Yacht Club. Guests enjoyed socializing and drinks before the meeting commenced.

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