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Gabriel Kompothecras focuses on the ball and his competition.
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 6, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Suncoast Sports Club Jamboree

Children ages 3 to 8 raced up and down fields Sept. 6 at Payne Park during Suncoast Sports Club Inc.'s Jamboree soccer event. Teams sported marine life names, such as Dolphins and Sail Fish.

  • Sarasota
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Weekend's best bets: Friday, Nov. 21
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  • Nick Friedman
  • September 5, 2014
Weekend's best bets: Friday, Sept. 5

Weekend's best bets: Friday, Sept. 5

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  • September 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Ringling Underground

PHOTO GALLERY: Ringling Underground

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Dave Glaser plays guitar in the band Renegade.
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Music on Main

Attendees of the Sept. 5 Music on Main event on Lakewood Ranch Main Street enjoyed 70s and 80s music played by cover band Renegade. Proceeds benefited Manasota BUDS.

  • East County
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    By
  • David Conway
  • September 5, 2014
Boil water notice issued for Bayou Oaks

A segment of the north Sarasota neighborhood is under a precautionary boil water advisory.

  • Sarasota
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Pamm Behr, Rebecca Wilson and Tracy Wyatt
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • September 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Republican Women's Club Luncheon

Members of the Republican Women's Club gathered for a luncheon featuring speaker Mark Chait Friday, Sept. 5, at Michael's On East.

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Michael Cicluna and Marla Doss.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Kiwanis Club Annual Meeting

The Kiwanis Club of Sarasota members met for the annual meeting luncheon on Friday, Sept. 5, at the Florida Studio Theatre. Members gathered for the annual foundation report, grant distribution and to welcome new members to the club.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A section of Legacy Trail will be closed at least until Sept. 12, but trail users can detour the part of the trail.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 5, 2014
Section of Legacy Trail closed until next week

County staff is working to repair a sewer main that has caused overflowing manholes.

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Lennar Homes received unanimous approval from the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners Thursday to eliminate plans for a marina from Heritage Harbour.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 5, 2014
Heritage Harbour marina eliminated

In place of the marina will sit 100 new townhomes with boat docks for those residences.

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The Siesta Key Association will participate in the International Coastal Clean-up Day September 20.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 5, 2014
SKA to plan more social outings

Siesta Key Association members agreed to look into more social events for members and discussed the upcoming coastal clean-up day.

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The building's rooftop air conditioning units are scheduled for maintenance and repair Saturday morning.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 5, 2014
Main Street to close for Hollywood 20 construction

On Saturday, a segment of Main Street will be temporarily closed to accommodate construction work on the roof of the Regal Hollywood Stadium 20 movie theater.

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Renegade will play '70s and '80s music from 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 5.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 5, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Music on Main

As part of First Friday festivities, from 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 5, Lakewood Ranch Main Street will feature live music by Renegade during Music on Main.

  • East County
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Ouvamia Gavrilis laughs with her "Yia Yia," Patricia Jasionowski.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Goodies with Grandparents

Kiddie Academy of Lakewood Ranch students and their grandparents ate muffins and spent time together during the school's Goodies with Grandparents breakfast, Sept. 5. To also celebrate Grandparents Day, the children gave their family members pictures they crafted during class time.

  • East County
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Donald and Jill Cott
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • September 4, 2014
Batik Exhibit: "Florida's Fascinating Flora" Preview Reception

Batik Exhibit: "Florida's Fascinating Flora" Preview Reception

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  • Nick Friedman
  • September 4, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: YPG happy hour at Ker's WingHouse

PHOTO GALLERY: YPG happy hour at Ker's WingHouse

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