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Maria Mercadante took this photo of the sun setting over a softball field.
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  • November 14, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Maria Mercadante took this photo of the sun setting over a softball field.

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Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan as he reports the daily headlines.
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  • November 13, 2012
Nov. 13: Daily Headlines Video

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Chef Harry Christensen as been in the food-service business on Longboat Key since 1979.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • November 13, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Chef Harry Christensen

This week the Observer went in the kitchen with chef Harry Christensen of Harry's Continental Kitchens, a Sarasota-Manatee Fresh Originals restaurant. Read more about our trip in our "In the Kitchen" special.

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The update shed little light on what the investigator's have learned so far.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 13, 2012
Audit firm begins investigation into Manatee Schools spending woes

Investigators from Navigant interviewed former superintendent Tim McGonegal and have begun to contact other key district figures to find the cause of a $3.4 million deficit, according to Internal Auditor Ed Daugherty.

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Roseanne Talcott caught up with Kaye Kuzell.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Tara Fashion Show

Ladies in the Tara community gathered Nov. 9, for the "Harvest of Fashion" Fashion Show and Luncheon, at the Tara Golf & Country Club.

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Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan as he reports the daily headlines.
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  • November 12, 2012
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Anthony Caiazzo, No. 12, makes his way down the field Friday, Nov. 9, during the Cardinal Mooney versus The Out-of-Door Academy game at Thunder Stadium.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA v. CMHS final game

High school rivals Cardinal Mooney Cougars and the Out-of-Door Academy Thunder faced off one last time during football season Friday, Nov. 9, at Thunder Stadium. The Thunder held the lead during the first quarter but ultimately lost to the Cougars. The final score was Cardinal Mooney 27, ODA 17.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 12, 2012
County offices closed today

Trash pick up will not be affected.

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John Ireland poured samples from Pali Wine Co.
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  • November 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Wine Festival

East County residents and their friends and families headed Nov. 10 to the Sarasota Polo Club, for the annual Suncoast Food & Wine Festival.

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Sunshine is one of many dogs available for adoption.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Honor Rescue Fall Carnival

Nate's Honor Animal Rescue welcomed the public to its Lorraine Road Ranch adoption facility Nov. 10, during the rescue's Fall Carnival.

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Students sang a variety of patriotic songs.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Patriotic Performance

Third-grade students at Bashaw Elementary School showed their patriotism with their musical performance, "Our Country, America" Nov. 8.

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Principal Jim Mennes assisted students with ringing the Freedom Bell in the school courtyard at Freedom Elementary School.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 11, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Let Freedom Ring

Freedom Elementary School on Nov. 9 held its annual 'Let Freedom Ring' Courtyard Ceremony, at which students and veterans joined together to raise flags honoring the nation's Armed Forces, sang patriotic songs and learned about the history of Veterans Day.

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The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team will play in the Class 6A state semifinals Nov. 13 in Kissimmee.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 10, 2012
Lady Mustangs gallop into state semifinals

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team cruised to a 25-18, 25-20, 25-21 victory over Winter Haven in the Class 6A-Region 3 finals Nov. 10.

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Anne Miller held her bagpipe.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 10, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Scottish St. Andrew's Festival

MacAllisters Grill & Tavern hosted the fourth annual Scottish St. Andrew's Festival Nov. 10 at Lakewood Ranch Main Street. This year's free event, which featured face painting, balloon artists, a rock wall, beer and wine samples, pictures with Santa and live music from the Jacobites Pipe & Drum Band and the Billy Rice band, benefited the Wobbly Feet Foundation, an organization that raises awareness and support for Ataxia-telangiectasia (A-T), a rare and progressive neurological disease.

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Kendall Douley won the cake walk competition.
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  • Josh Siegel
  • November 10, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Thunder Fun Day

Out-of-Door Academy held its 7th annual Thunder Fun Day event on Nov. 10. This free event included games, inflatable rides, tournaments, a craft tent, bake sale and more. Trophies were awarded for a chili cook off and cake walk competition.

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