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The Cardinal Mooney football team is now 3-1 on the season.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 28, 2013
Cardinal Mooney suffers lopsided loss

The Cardinal Mooney football team suffered its first loss of the season after being shutout 43-0 by Tampa Catholic Sept. 27.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 28, 2013
Quotes Observed: Sept. 22 - Sept. 29

Each weekend, we bring you a collection of quotes from the biggest (or quirkiest) Observer and national news stories of the week.

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The Sarasota Republican Club debated about the 2050 Comprehensive Development Plan Thursday, Sept. 26, at Marina Jack during a panel discussion.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 27, 2013
Sept. 27: Daily Headlines

Today's Stories: UPDATE: Klauber to receive $3 million consultant settlement; Superintendent recommends firing five administrators; The Good News: Rebecca Lockwood of Forty Carrots Family Center

  • Siesta Key
  • News
When traffic begins to pick up on the Ringling Bridge that's a sure sign season is starting in Sarasota
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 27, 2013
FRIDAY FIVE: Signs that season has started in Sarasota

'Tis the season in Sarasota - well, almost.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • September 27, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Health and Wellness Expo

The eighth annual Embrace a Life Health and Wellness Expo takes place Saturday, Sept. 28, in the lobby of the Lakewood Ranch Medical Center.

  • East County
  • News
The list of administrators recommended to be fired included Bob Gagnon, an East County resident an assistant superintendent who formerly served as assistant principal at Lakewood Ranch High School.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • September 27, 2013
Superintendent recommends firing five administrators

Manatee County School District Superintendent Rick Mills has recommended firing five school administrators based on findings from a misconduct investigation of a former Manatee High School assistant football coach.

  • East County
  • News
A 19.4 acre piece of land at Lake Manatee State Park won't be on a final list of surplus property for the state to sell.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • September 27, 2013
Lake Manatee State Park land won't be sold

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection removed a 19.4 acre parcel of land at Lake Manatee State Park from a preliminary list of property for the state to sell as surplus.

  • East County
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Megan Murphy with sisters Morgan and Mikaela Barton
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • September 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Gene Witt Elementary Sock Hop

On Friday night students of Gene Witt Elementary went all out 50's style for the annual sock hop. The night was full of costumes, crazy socks and prizes as both kids and grown ups competed in the hula-hoop challenge. There was also a creative sock contest that was judged by the students and teachers.

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The owners of East County staple Linger Lodge & Campground have put the "little piece of Old Florida" up for sale, citing a rebounding economy.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 26, 2013
Sept. 26: Daily Headlines

Today's Stories: Colony settlement signed Wednesday night; IN THE KITCHEN WITH: BeacHhouse; Unaffordable Uncertainty: Affordable Care Act; Linger Lodge & Campground up for sale

  • Siesta Key
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Wayne Toole and Tom Walkup attended the Braden River Music Festival at Linger Lodge & Campground, which is now up for sale, in May.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • September 26, 2013
Linger Lodge & Campground up for sale

The owners of East County staple Linger Lodge & Campground have put the "little piece of Old Florida" up for sale, citing a rebounding economy.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 26, 2013
Linger Lodge up for sale

Linger Lodge up for sale

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The city of Sarasota has tapped extra personnel and equipment to handle the heavy rainfall's effect on its wastewater systems.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 26, 2013
Sept. 25: Daily Headlines

Today's Stories: Longboat Key P&Z director resigns; Developer proposes $60 million project; Man robs hotel clerk at gunpoint; Lennar to turn over HOA

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  • News
The BeacHhouse is located 200 Gulf Drive N. on Anna Maria Island.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • September 25, 2013
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: BeacHhouse

This week we went in the kitchen with owner Ed Chiles and chef Will Manson of BeacHhouse. Join us and learn how to prepare potato-encrusted grouper in this week's In the Kitchen.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 25, 2013
Lady Cougars tame Lady Thunder

The Cardinal Mooney volleyball team defeated rival The Out-of-Door Academy 25-12, 19-25, 22-25, 25-21, 15-10 in district action Sept. 24.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch running back J.T. Fischer rushed for 135 yards and a touchdown.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 25, 2013
Time to Shine: Justin Fischer

After spending five years cheering for Braden River, running back Justin Fischer has found a new home this season on the Lakewood Ranch sidelines.

  • East County
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