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The Sarasota Ballet company at the end of Thursday's rehearsal at the New York City Center's Fall for Dance Festival. Courtesy photos.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • October 22, 2014
Turning Pointe

After seven years of rapid ascension, the Sarasota Ballet performs in the New York City Center's prestigious Fall for Dance Festival.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Alex Rostowsky
  • October 22, 2014
LWR Community Fund doles out $68,000 grants

The fund, which has given out more than $1 million since its founding in 2002, awards grants to local nonprofits.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 22, 2014
Sidelines

Mustangs win fifth straight district crown; ODA closes district regular season with win; Florida Meteors to hold fundraiser golf tourney; and other sports news.

  • East County
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 22, 2014
Dawson's two cents made sense for many

Former Commissioner Bob Dawson died Oct. 18. He was 71.

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Demolition of the former Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Resort's restaurant building began in late August. Courtesy photo
  • By Caleb Motsinger
  • October 22, 2014
Former Latitudes restaurant building demo complete

Ocean Properties Ltd. estimates that completion of the Gulfside Beach Resort is approximately 13 months away.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 22, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Hunter Norton takes a picture at the grave of Jesse James, on the James’ Family Farm in Missouri.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 22, 2014
Man lights fire for cause

Hunter Norton drove more than 2,100 miles to compete in an online TV show and raise awareness for missing kids.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch resident William Marrone submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 22, 2014
Weather: East County

Visit YourObserver.com to submit your local weather photos. Each weekly winner will be entered into a monthly drawing for a $25 gift card. One grand prize winner will receive a $5,000 flooring makeover.*

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  • Neighbors
Unit 802 at the Beach Residences has three bedrooms, three baths and 3,964 square feet of living area. It sold for $2.84 million. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 22, 2014
The Beach Residences condo sells for $2.84 million

The sales of two condominiums in The Beach Residences top all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Peter Berkery submitted this sunset photo, taken on Anna Maria Island.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 22, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Visit YourObserver.com to submit your local weather photos. Each weekly winner will be entered into a monthly drawing for a $25 gift card. One grand prize winner will receive a $5,000 flooring makeover.*

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This home at 12210 Lobelia Terrace has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,729 square feet of living area. It sold for $500,000. Photo by Pam Eubanks
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 22, 2014
Riverdale home tops sales at $515,000

A home in Riverdale Revised tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Cardinal Mooney defensive back Sean Morris Jr. intercepted a pass and returned it 91 yards for a touchdown.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 22, 2014
Football Friday

The Observer recaps the week in football.

  • East County
  • Sports
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  • By Ashley Pawelczyk
  • October 21, 2014
Let's talk locks: Fall into a new hue

Let's talk locks: Fall into a new hue

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
CHEETAHSTORY
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 21, 2014
Stripped revenue: Cheetah Lounge to sue county for $5.1 million

Stripped revenue: Cheetah Lounge to sue county for $5.1 million

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  • By Kourtney Kalahar
  • October 21, 2014
That Fit Girl: Quick and easy energy balls

That Fit Girl: Quick and easy energy balls

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