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Sophia Hebda waits to make her move at practice.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 12, 2017
After dreary start, Cardinal Mooney volleyball learned how to win

The team has gone 16-4 since an 0-3 start.

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Robbie Hubbell aims his compound bow.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 12, 2017
Sarasota Archers provide discipline, focus and fun.

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

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Brett Riley.
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  • October 12, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 10.12.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 10.12.17

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Lauren Medenis.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 12, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Lauren Medenis

The Cardinal Mooney senior talks volleyball memories and her movie obsession.

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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • October 12, 2017
Cops Corner 10.12

Police reports from around Longboat Key

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A unit in the Grande Riviera in Sarasota sold recently for $2,325,000.
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  • Adam Hughes
  • October 12, 2017
Grande Riviera condominium sells for $2,325,000

Residential real estate transactions for Sept. 25-29.

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City Commissioner Hagen Brody is hopeful the county or philanthropic organizations will support a Rosemary District affordable housing project.
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  • David Conway
  • October 12, 2017
City backs Rosemary District affordable housing plans

The Sarasota Housing Authority hopes to bring an affordable apartment complex to Ninth Street and Lemon Avenue.

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    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • October 12, 2017
Old Florida

Nostalgia and authenticity still can be found.

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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 12, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 10.12.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 12, 2017
Circle members preview Ringling’s new photography exhibit

Roughly 70 top donors gathered to be the first to view Aftermath: The Fallout of War — America and the Middle East on Oct.11 at The Ringling.

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Amanda Parrish, Visible Men Academy Co-Founder Neil Phillips and Mike Bryant
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 11, 2017
Visible Men Academy hosts first Love Lunch

Guests gathered to learn more about the boy's school on Oct.11 at Michael’s On East.

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  • Katie Johns
  • October 11, 2017
Republican Club of Longboat Key reunites

The club held its first meeting of the season on Oct. 11.

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Oak & Stone Assistant General Manager Patrick Goeser visits with The Miracle League's Andrew Leibin and his mom, Jaycie.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 11, 2017
Sarasota's Oak & Stone raises money for Miracle League

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

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Sasaki will work with the Sarasota Bayfront Planning Organization to develop a master plan for 42 acres of city-owned land surrounding the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 11, 2017
Bayfront group selects professional planner

The Sarasota Bayfront Planning Organization picked Sasaki, a Massachusetts-based firm, to guide the redevelopment of 42-acres of city-owned land.

  • Sarasota
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  • Anna Brugmann
  • October 11, 2017
Walking to school and wrapping up a long volunteer career

School kids take part in a national event; hospital volunteer racks up 16,000 hours.

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