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File photo. The Downtown Sarasota Farmers Market is in the spotlight with a mention in Southern Living magazine.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • September 24, 2015
Southern Living reviews Sarasota Farmers Market

The Downtown Sarasota Farmers Market included in South's best farmers markets.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Marjie Goldberg, of Sarasota, submitted this photo of a purple gallinule feeding on purple flowers in Celery Fields.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 24, 2015
Sarasota photo contest winner: Sept. 24

Marjie Goldberg, of Sarasota, submitted this photo of a purple gallinule feeding on purple flowers in Celery Fields.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Troy Mattes submitted this photo of an alligator at Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 24, 2015
East County photo contest winner: Sept. 24

Troy Mattes submitted this photo of an alligator at Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A baby brackish water turtle is among the many baby marine animals displayed at Oh Baby!
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • September 24, 2015
Oh Baby! Mote’s popular exhibit to become permanent

Visitors to Mote Marine Aquarium can now permanently enjoy its “Oh Baby! Life Cycles of the Seas” exhibit.

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Nancy Rozance submitted this photo from Longboat Key.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 24, 2015
Longboat photo contest winner: Sept. 24

Nancy Rozance submitted this photo from Longboat Key.

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Terry Murray, who leads SMART's Warriors in Transition program, talks with veterans about the connection between horses and people.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 24, 2015
Lakewood Ranch-Sarasota Elks Lodge No. 2855 sponsors SMART program

Lakewood Ranch-Sarasota Elks Lodge No. 2855 sponsors SMART program

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Commissioner Larry Bustle served as the mayor of the city of Palmetto before joining the Manatee County Commission.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 24, 2015
Manatee County Commissioner Larry Bustle returns to board

The District 1 commissioner announced, however, he will not run for re-election next year.

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  • News
Tarah Kayne and Daniel O'Shea recently won their first international gold medal.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 24, 2015
Local pairs skaters win international gold

Tarah Kayne and Daniel O’Shea won their first international competition at the 2015 U.S. International Figure Skating Classic.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota participants pose with Mayor Willie Shaw to complete the first mission before the start of the Fireball Rally 2015 Space Race.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 24, 2015
Residents accelerate search for missing children

Four Sarasota teams will hit the road for a good cause in this year’s cross-country Fireball Run.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Joyce and Rod Dennehy release baby sea turtles at Sanderling Road beach.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 24, 2015
This week in history 9.24.15

A glimpse of the way things were from the archives.

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  • Neighbors
Kris Powell walks students through new choreography for his hip-hop class at Soul Studios.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 24, 2015
Hip-hop hopeful

Dancer finds reward in teaching boys confidence with hip-hop.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Barbara Campo and Jude Levy, the leaders of Save Our Sarasota, are fighting to preserve what they see as a dwindling supply of downtown parkland.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 24, 2015
Citizens continue push against Lemon Avenue sale

Despite the recommendations of the city's master plan, a group of outspoken residents are urging officials not to sell property next to Pineapple Park.

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  • News
Courtesy photo. Reverend John Cairns, Reverend Glen Bell, and Reverend Melanie Kim are some of the pastors who will be teaching the Foundations classes at First Presbyterian Church.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 24, 2015
Sarasota Calendar 9.24.15

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Sept. 24.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Throughout the Bay Island neighborhood, construction on new homes serves as evidence of the increased residential sales in the area.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 24, 2015
Real estate market strengthens in Bay Island

The north Siesta Key neighborhood has rebounded strongly from the recession, and the area is dotted with home sales and construction

  • Sarasota
  • News
A home in Harbor Acres tops this week's Real Estate sales.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 24, 2015
Harbor Acres home sells for $4.1 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between September 7 and September 11.

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