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Courtesy photo. Jennifer Macleod
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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 11, 2014
Football Friday

The Observer wraps up the week in football.

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Some residents have voiced a concern about what Luke Wood Park will look like following the construction of the Lift Station 87 building. Currently, earlier work is fenced off in the center of the park. Photo by David Conway
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 11, 2014
Lift station proposal receives mixed reception

As the proposed Lift Station 87 building continues to evolve, public frustration has been a constant for the oft-changing project.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 11, 2014
Sidelines

Riverview volleyball sweeps Braden River; Sailors boys golf team swings past Hurricanes; Registration now open for golf lesson program; ODA tops Braden River

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 11, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

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The member with the longest snake was deemed the club president. Photo courtesy of Jill Spelman
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • September 11, 2014
Shedding light on the Sarasota Snake Club

Sarasota is known as being the home of such attractions as the Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus, the Unconditional Surrender statue and ... the Sarasota Snake Club?

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    By
  • David Conway
  • September 11, 2014
City, businesses await action on retail study

The city hopes to implement a number of recommendations from consultant Robert Gibbs, but some businesses fear inaction.

  • Sarasota
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School Board members Bridget Ziegler, Shirley Brown, Caroline Zucker and Booker Middle School Principal LaShawn Frost cut the ribbon for the new amphitheater. Photos by Jessica Salmond
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 11, 2014
Curtain closes on Booker Middle renovations

School administration and families celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new amphitheater.

  • Sarasota
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Tuttle Walkway
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • September 11, 2014
Green Scene

Sarasota County has more than 55,000 acres of parks and preserves. The parks offer residents and visitors a place to relax and enjoy the weather in any season. We profiled some parks with unique features.

  • Sarasota
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This home at 1310 Hillview Drive has four bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,920 square feet of living area. It sold for $2,725,000. Photo by Harriet Sokmensuer
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 11, 2014
Casey Key home sells for $3.65 million

A home on Casey Key tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 11, 2014
Business Observer

Crabtree, Maio join Habitat Sarasota board; Sarasota attorney named chairman of the law network; Public relations practitioner earns certification; All Faiths Food Bank adds new staff members

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Iliana Moore submitted this photo of storm clouds rolling over Sarasota at sunset.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 11, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

Do you love taking photos? We want your best photos of sunrises, sunsets, nature, etc. Submit your local weather photos for a chance to have your photo published in the paper! See all of the winning photos each week by visiting The Observer's Facebook page.

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cherries
  • By Ila Edwards
  • September 10, 2014
Creekside Drinks: The dog days of summer

Creekside Drinks: The dog days of summer

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BLACK-DIAMOND
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  • Nick Friedman
  • September 10, 2014
Eager to tease: Black Diamond Burlesque celebrates four years

Eager to tease: Black Diamond Burlesque celebrates four years

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ROADSIDE READING. The Millers — Kelly, Jeanne, Jim and Christopher — get ready for a downhill mountain biking run at Whistler Mountain Bike Park in British Columbia, Canada.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 10, 2014
It's Read Everywhere

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VATICAN VACATION. Andrew, Anthony, and Nicholas Sevarino brought their East County Observer along while sightseeing at St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City, Rome.
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  • September 10, 2014
It's Read Everywhere

Headed on a great vacation? Make sure to take your Observer along! Visit YourObserver.com/itsreadeverywhere to submit your entries. One winner will receive two travel certificates, good for travel from SRQ Airport.

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