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Booker running back Marlon Mack scored on runs of 6, 82, 24 and 85 yards to lead the Tornadoes to a 26-14 victory over Cardinal Mooney Nov. 8.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Booker High Football vs. Cardinal Mooney

Booker High running back Marlon Mack scored four touchdowns to lead the host Tornadoes to a 26-14 victory over Cardinal Mooney Nov. 8.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Publix anchored The Ringling Shopping Center, which now stands mostly vacant.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 8, 2013
Court upholds Walmart denial

Circuit Court Judge Kimberly Carlton Bonner denied a legal challenge filed by the owners of the Ringling Shopping Center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mollie Lafferman, Barbara Faulkner and Lee Gerber enjoy each other's company.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Palm Aire Fashion Show

The Palm Aire Country Club, Sarasota, housed its annual fashion show Nov. 8. Women of all ages came together to dine and check out the newest trends.

  • East County
  • News
Phyllis Black and Ruth Strauss
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • November 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Republican Club of Longboat Key

The Republican Club of Longboat Key met at the Harbourside Clubhouse on Friday, Nov. 8 for their monthly meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Four-year-olds Luke Ziegler and Camilla Mohammadbhoy race around the lot.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: All God's Children Trike-a-thon

Children, with their parents and bicycles by their sides, raced around the parking lot of All God's Children Church, Lakewood Ranch, Nov. 8.

  • East County
  • News
The sale includes thousands of books at 25% off regular Goodwill prices.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 8, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Goodwill Manasota Bookapalooza

This weekend, the annual Goodwill Manasota Bookapalooza returns.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Concerns about the health of Siesta beaches has led SKA to call for public hearings and an independent peer review of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers plans to mine Big Pass for Lido Beach sand.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • November 8, 2013
SKA celebrates 65 years

The Siesta Key Association celebrated its 65th anniversary Thursday, meeting to discuss its current agenda while looking back at the history of the community. group.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Allie Daniel, an eighth grader, played the violin.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Nolan's Got Talent!

Nolan Middle School celebrated its 10-year anniversary with its ninth annual Nolan's Got Talent! show Nov. 7. The talent show's former two-time winner, Daniel Shelvin, returned as a guest judge and performer.

  • East County
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Sarasota High School will play Riverview High School Friday, Nov. 8.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 8, 2013
Gridiron Glory: Rivalry week

Join Sports Editor Jen Blanco for this week's edition of Gridiron Glory, and hear about the hottest high school football match ups.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Longboat Island Chapel is located at 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive. (File photo)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 8, 2013
Chapel to hold Veterans Day tribute

The Rev. Vincent Carroll, a Navy veteran, will speak about his wartime experience.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sam Schoenfeld climbed the rock wall at last year's Thunder Fun Day.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 8, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: ODA Thunder Fun Day

The Out of Door Academy presents Thunder Fun Day 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, at the Lakewood Ranch campus.

  • East County
  • News
Jim and Joan Stewart. Jim Stewart is on the exhibition committee that selected these four exhibits.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Art Center Sarasota 13/14 season open

Art Center Sarasota kicked off its 2013-2014 Season Nov. 7 with an opening reception for the four exhibitions in the first show.

  • Arts + Culture
Armando Linde performed financial work for governments in more than 60 countries for 33 years
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 8, 2013
Armando Linde qualifies for at-large seat

Armando Linde's qualification secures the first commission race for the town's March election.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Loren Gray, Andy Gayler, Renee Gray, Clare Koene and Shannon and Jim Bennett at last year’s Bacchus on the Beach.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • November 8, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Bacchus on the Beach

While Bacchus on the Beach promises to deliver tasty food, creative cocktails and live entertainment both Friday and Saturday, this year's main event, Stone Crab Celebration and Wine Tasting, is sure to be the highlight of the festival.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Carmen Baskind, Barbara Hansen and Dr. Elaine Marieb
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 7, 2013
Donor Preview of the Ann Goldstein Children's Rainforest Garden

Donor Preview of the Ann Goldstein Children's Rainforest Garden

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