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  • Harry Sayer
  • October 24, 2019
Safari Sarasota guests cook up dishes at interactive dinner

The safari-inspired dinner had guests making their own meals Oct. 24 at Michael's On East.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 24, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: October 24

Michael Cohen captured this image of a feeding heron on South Lido Beach.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 24, 2019
East County weather page photo: October 24

Bill Turnbull captured this Eagle rebuilding his nest on White Eagle Boulevard in Lakewood Ranch.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 24, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: October 24

Unusual wave-made sand formations were photographed at Turtle Beach on Siesta Key by Richard Wulterkens.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Chiles Group has applied to the town to build a 98-spot lot and an office on property between an empty bank and Whitney Plaza.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • October 24, 2019
Mar Vista seeks OK for satellite HR office, parking lot on Longboat

300 square foot office, 98 spaces proposed for land near Whitney Plaza.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key President Lynn Larson was officially installed in office earlier this month.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • October 24, 2019
Conversation with Lynn Larson, president of Longboat Key Kiwanis

She talks about a new benefactor for the Lawn Party, attracting members and how the community can help out.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The success center at Riverview High School is set up informally so students can move the seats into various configurations.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • October 24, 2019
Student Success Centers put focus on post-secondary life

The centers are located at Riverview High, North Port High and now Sarasota High.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
SRO Chip Cone and Ashton Elementary Principal Kristi Jarvis
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • October 24, 2019
Special guests serve kids lunch

School Lunch Week is a national initiative.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Girls, Inc. recently installed more than 550 solar panels to help save on energy costs.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • October 24, 2019
Sarasota County organizations launch sustainability initiative

Partners for Green Places offers nonprofits an energy audit to help save on energy costs.

  • Sarasota
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Jordyn Byrd and Anna Klemeyer practice blocking during practice.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 24, 2019
Cardinal Mooney volleyball finds its groove as playoffs intensify

The Cougars were in a rut, then they weren't. What changed? Even the team doesn't know for sure.

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  • Sports
Debbie Robertson and Laura Clearie go through their routine. They won a silver medal for their duet performance.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 24, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Ladies win in unison

Sarasota masters swimmers take synchronized gold medal.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Mike Dowling coached the Cardinal Mooney football team for 30 years. Photo courtesy Melissa Tomasso.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 24, 2019
Celebration of life for former Mooney coach set for this weekend

Mike Dowling, who also worked as a history teacher, died in April at age 70.

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Rachel Jarrett.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 24, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Rachel Jarrett

The Cardinal Mooney runner talks her next time goal and getting mentally prepared to race.

  • Sarasota
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Project opponents and supporters packed the commission chambers at an advisory board hearing regarding the proposal in September.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 24, 2019
City Commission preps for Selby Gardens hearing

Sarasota officials are making arrangements in case a special hearing on the contentious master plan proposal runs long.

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    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 24, 2019
Affordable Housing: How far can my dollar go?

For many in the Sarasota-Manatee area, the prospect of finding a reasonably priced home seems bleak.

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