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Hannah Figueras, Madelyn Kumar, Domenic Aluise, Victoria Sinclair and Merritt Kendzior are eager to compete. Courtesy photo.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 13, 2014
Students head to Abu Dhabi

East County students left today for the F1 in Schools World Finals.

  • East County
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After spending four years on Riverview’s varsity squad, senior running back Karan Higdon played his final high school game Nov. 7.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 13, 2014
Going out in style

Senior Karan Higdon scored four touchdowns versus rival Sarasota in his final game for the Rams.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 13, 2014
Flower friends

The local chapter of Ikebana International, a group dedicated to the art of Japanese flower arranging, hosted the program 'Florida Style Ikebana,' Monday, at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 13, 2014
JFCS hosts healing lecture

Jewish Family and Children's Services hosted the 10th annual Grace Rosen Magill Memorial Lecture Program Monday, at The Francis.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 13, 2014
Work of Art

Sarasota's art community suffered a loss Nov. 7 with the death of local gallery owner Allyn Gallup.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 13, 2014
Our View

Changing of the guard

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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 13, 2014
High Five Moments of the Week

The top five sports moments of the week.

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Booker running back Spencer Carter scored the Tornadoes’ final touchdown on a 28-yard run in the fourth quarter.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 13, 2014
Football Friday

The Observer recaps the week in football.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 13, 2014
Sidelines

Sarasota girls win regional crown; Rams dominate in the pool at championships; Riverview cross-country teams headed to state meet

  • Sarasota
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Linda Holland and Linda Jacob work to clean up the pavilion at Gillespie Park in advance of an event Wednesday.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 13, 2014
Gillespie Park faces homeless problem

The latest area to see issues arise from a new homeless population, Gillespie Park residents hope the city will take action on their behalf.

  • Sarasota
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Siesta Key residents ask questions after the Florida Department of Transportation’s presentation on the future of the intersection of Beach Road and Midnight Pass. Photo by Jessica Salmond
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • November 13, 2014
Residents go around about traffic

FDOT is considering three options for the Beach Road/Midnight Pass intersection, but residents remain wary of a roundabout's effect on traffic.

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Local business owner Chris Brown, right, with business partner Mike Granthon, left, purchased the Siesta Market property for $2.8 million. Photos by Jessica Salmond
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • November 13, 2014
Brown expands Siesta properties list

Chris Brown and his business partner purchased the Siesta Market property at the beginning of November, adding to their collection of parcels on Siesta Key.

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Alex Quarles CEO of Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation Inc., Brenda Johnson, Brian Johnson, Dr. James Shumacher and Sarasota Memorial Hospital CEO David Verinder.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 13, 2014
SMH partners with AC/DC singer Brian Johnson

Sarasota Memorial Hospital banded together with AC/DC lead singer Brian Johnson to open the Brian Johnson Music Therapy Center for pediatric patients.

  • Sarasota
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In the wake of a 2013 lawsuit, City Commissioner Susan Chapman regularly seeks legal opinions on whether or not she is allowed to attend outside events in her capacity as an elected official.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 13, 2014
Sunshine issues drag on for commissioners

More than a year after a lawsuit alleged commissioners violated the Sunshine Law by attending a meeting, city leaders are still dealing with headaches stemming from the case.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 13, 2014
News Briefs

Sarasota County bags Sunday booze ban; Wawa slated for North Sarasota; Longboat resident charged in road rage stabbing

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