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Jennifer Walker submitted this photo of shore birds at sunset on Siesta Key.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 9, 2015
Sarasota photo contest winner: Oct. 8

Jennifer Walker submitted this photo of shore birds at sunset on Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Doreen Steinhauser submitted this photo taken in Bradenton showing the colors of the Florida sky.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 9, 2015
East County photo contest winner: Oct. 8

Doreen Steinhauser submitted this photo taken in Bradenton showing the colors of the Florida sky.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Memorial Hospital is a nonprofit healthcare system operating on a $563.9 million budget.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 9, 2015
Sarasota Memorial Hospital eyes new property in East County

The healthcare system is hoping to open a second First Physicians Group location in Manatee County.

  • East County
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Cheryl Press submitted this photo taken at Bay Isles Beach Club, noting that the waves on Longboat Key were bigger than those of North Carolina’s Outer Banks.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 9, 2015
Longboat Key photo contest winner: Oct. 8

Cheryl Press submitted this photo taken at Bay Isles Beach Club, noting that the waves on Longboat Key were bigger than those of North Carolina’s Outer Banks.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key Commissioner Terry Gans requested paperwork for another term this week at Longboat Key Town Hall.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 9, 2015
Gans files for commission seat

Longboat Key Commissioner Terry Gans requested paperwork for another two-year term this week at Longboat Key Town Hall.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 9, 2015
Sarasota Christian sweeps ODA

The Sarasota Christian volleyball team beat ODA 3-0 Oct. 8.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Recipient for the Go Forth and Prosper award Edward James III and event chair Cynthia Howard.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 8, 2015
NAACP celebrates 30th annual Freedom Awards Banquet

The Sarasota County Branch NAACP honors eight individuals.

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Dr. Daniel Lamar of Coastal Orthopedics is the team physician for the U.S. Men's Soccer National Team.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 8, 2015
U.S. Soccer is Dr. Daniel Lamar's sideline

Coastal Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Daniel Lamar is the team physician for the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jordan Blanton's shotgun shell flies after he shoots a clay.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 8, 2015
2015 Harvest Moon Classic fires off at Ancient Oak Gun Club

The four-day tournament began with the 100-bird preliminaries Thursday.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
St. Martha's Catholic School teacher Ariana Gallegos will compete in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon this weekend.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 8, 2015
St. Martha students rally for marathon-bound teacher

Students at St. Martha Catholic School held a pep rally send off for teacher competing in Chicago Marathon.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Courtesy photo. Women's Resource Center of Sarasota County Executive Director Valerie Goddard steps down Oct. 12.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 8, 2015
Women’s Resource Center executive director steps down

Valerie Goddard leaves position at Women's Resource Center of Sarasota County after two years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Riverview High volleyball team is now 16-1.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 8, 2015
Riverview extends winning streak

The Riverview High volleyball team won its ninth straight match Oct. 7.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Inter-District Authority board members were unanimous in their decision.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 8, 2015
Longboat Key's Anne Ross named Lakewood Ranch exec

She expects to start in her new role in early November, pending contract negotiations.

  • East County
  • News
Country Club Shores resident and undergrounding utilities supporter Bob Gault is ready to bury utilities in his neighborhood.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 8, 2015
Country Club Shores strongly supports undergrounding project

The five sections of Country Club Shores are preparing to bury their neighborhood power lines if a Gulf of Mexico Drive referendum to bury the utilities doesn’t pass.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 8, 2015
Our next president?

What a sad commentary that a man who espouses a government that confiscates your life and your property is gaining traction.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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