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Hunter Norton takes a picture at the grave of Jesse James, on the James’ Family Farm in Missouri.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 22, 2014
Man lights fire for cause

Hunter Norton drove more than 2,100 miles to compete in an online TV show and raise awareness for missing kids.

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Lakewood Ranch resident William Marrone submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Key.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 22, 2014
Weather: East County

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  • East County
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This home at 12210 Lobelia Terrace has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,729 square feet of living area. It sold for $500,000. Photo by Pam Eubanks
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  • Adam Hughes
  • October 22, 2014
Riverdale home tops sales at $515,000

A home in Riverdale Revised tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • East County
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Cardinal Mooney defensive back Sean Morris Jr. intercepted a pass and returned it 91 yards for a touchdown.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 22, 2014
Football Friday

The Observer recaps the week in football.

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East County residents gathered Tuesday, to urge motorists to slow down and watch out for deer.
  • By Alex Rostowsky
  • October 21, 2014
East County wildlife deaths spurs concerns

Deer and other wildlife deaths are prompting some East County residents to urge motorists to slow down.

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  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 21, 2014
VIDEO: Commission to finalize 2050 tweaks

Sarasota County commissioners will hold a public hearing tomorrow to consider changes to the county's long-term growth plan.

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More than 300 dogs and other animals were confiscated from Napier's Log Cabin Horse and Animal Sanctuary Feb. 5. Nate's Honor Animal Rescue and other organizations took in the animals. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 20, 2014
UPDATE: Napier trial postponed

The trail for the owners of Napier's Log Cabin Horse and Animal Sanctuary has been moved to Dec. 1.

  • East County
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Destiny Goggins with Sherrisa, Jordan and Lazaro Sauchay and Dianna Burchett and Justina Welch walk with Steps for Steph.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 18, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

Thousands of pink-and-white clad walkers rallied in the fight against breast cancer Oct. 18, during the annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event at the Sarasota Polo Club.

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Cardinal Mooney running back Jaz Mongeon scored on runs of 30 and 39 yards.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 17, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Cardinal Mooney at ODA

The Cardinal Mooney High football team cruised to a 64-0 victory over rival The Out-of-Door Academy in its Class 3A-District 10 opener Oct. 17. With the win, the Cougars earned a berth in the playoffs. Cardinal Mooney will look to defend its district title Oct. 31 versus Bishop Verot.

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Doublemint twins Lindsey and Brooke Mitchel sport matching costumes.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 17, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: McNeal Elementary Fall Harvest Dance

Gilbert W. McNeal Elementary students and their parents showed off their best dance moves and costumes at the Oct. 17 Fall Harvest Dance.

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This week’s FYI Friday features a video from the grand opening of the Mall at UTC, a downtown Taco Bus update and more!
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 17, 2014
FYI Friday - Your weekly news roundup

Catch up on the week's most important and most interesting news stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County with FYI Friday.

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Morgan Woods performs a scene about perception.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 17, 2014
ODA student show offers perspective

The last performance of "A Closer Look" will be held at 7 p.m. Oct. 18, at The Out-of-Door Academy.

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 16, 2014
VIDEO: Mall at UTC opening draws thousands

The Observer video team talked to eager shoppers at the Mall at University Town Center's grand opening Thursday.

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Dog waste stations like this one on Arnold Palmer Green in CDD 2 will soon be placed in 14 CDD1 locations.
  • By Alex Rostowsky
  • October 16, 2014
District 1 approves dog waste station locations

All five CDDs in Lakewood Ranch convened this week to address current and long-term issues.

  • East County
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Officials estimated 100,000 consumers would visit the mall its opening day, Oct. 16.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 16, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: The Mall at UTC's first shoppers

Men, women and children of all ages gathered Oct. 16 to see East County's newest shopping force - The Mall at University Town Center.

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