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  • October 30, 2014
Junior League dishes out new food festival

Life will imitate the arts at the inaugural Art of Food Festival presented by the Junior League of Sarasota.

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Seniors Carter Page and Nancy Hu have been an integral part of the Riverview High swim team since they were freshmen. Photo by Jen Blanco
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  • Jen Blanco
  • October 30, 2014
Making their mark

The Riverview High boys and girls swim teams will vie for the Class 4A-Region 2 title Nov. 1, at the Long Center in Clearwater.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • October 30, 2014
High Five Moments of the Week

The top five sports moments of the week.

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  • October 30, 2014
Sunday service

Storeowners in Sarasota County can't sell alcohol before noon on Sundays, sending some customers, and their money, across county lines.

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In total, the group is examining the future of about 75 acres of bayfront land, more than half of which is owned by the city.
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  • David Conway
  • October 30, 2014
Bayfront group seeks consensus

As it works to produce a new vision for developing waterfront land near the Van Wezel, Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 is generating broader citizen feedback to its initial findings.

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  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 30, 2014
Kayak site becomes launch pad for erosion issues

Small kayak launch sites such as the ones on Vamo Drive and Wharf Road are gaining in popularity - and problems.

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Booker running back Spencer Carter scored the Tornadoes’ first touchdown of the game on a 25-yard run.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • October 30, 2014
Football Friday

The Observer recaps the week in football.

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Nathan Wilson is keeping an eye out for improper tree removal throughout the area. He says he stopped a crew in the middle of removing a tree from this lot on Floyd Street. Photo by David Conway
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 30, 2014
Tree removal leaves mark on neighborhood

Residential construction in Arlington Park has led to the removal of trees throughout the neighborhood. Residents in the area, hoping to maintain its character, are searching for ways to preserve trees amid the new development.

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  • October 30, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Compare the records; A growing trend; Charlie Crist's insurance claims don't ring true

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Kerry Kirschner, left
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  • Mark Gordon
  • October 30, 2014
Argus Foundation president to retire

Kerry Kirschner has run the prominent pro-business organization since 1993.

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This home at 35 Watergate Drive has four bedrooms, four baths and 3,751 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.9 million. File photo
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 30, 2014
The Tower Residences condo sells for $1.9 million

A condominium in The Tower Residences tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

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Kenneth Spaulding submitted this photo of a sunrise at Bobby Jones Golf Complex.
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  • October 30, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

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Deirdre Aretini, Nicole Pepe-Dorn, Chairwoman Meghan Serrano and Alina Cemitier
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 29, 2014
Women's Leadership Council Cocktail Networking Reception 'Cheers to You!'

Women's Leadership Council Cocktail Networking Reception 'Cheers to You!'

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Surveillance footage shows four individuals suspected of a significant coin theft on Saturday.
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  • David Conway
  • October 29, 2014
Sarasota police seek information on coin theft

The Sarasota Police Department has released surveillance footage in an attempt to gather information regarding the theft of up to $100,000 in coins.

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Alex Breslin dressed as the Wicked Witch of the West from the Wizard of Oz, holds Java Chip who is dressed as a flying monkey. Dan Plonsky is dressed as a flying monkey as well and is holding Danny, a squirrel monkey.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 29, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Howl-o-Ween Pet Costume Contest

Pooches of all types dressed up for the Howl-o-Ween Pet Costume Contest presented by the HSSC on Wednesday at the Phillippi Farmhouse Market.

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