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Jeisenia Gonzalez, Dr. Harvey Levine, and Petra Pennington in "Singing in the Rain"
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 7, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Puttin' on the Ritz

Fred Astaire Dance studio staff and dancers presented "Puttin' on the Ritz" at Sarasota opera House Sunday, Oct. 6. The pieces they performed were perfected over the past three months and were choreographed by Bruno Collins.

  • Arts + Culture
Sophomore Chase Balliette and senior Justin Rawlings tackle a Sarasota ball carrier before reaching the end zone. Photos courtesy Mary Stager.
  • By Mary Stager
  • October 6, 2013
Pirates hold on for first district win

The Braden River High football team earned its first district win of the season with a 30-27 victory over Sarasota Oct. 4.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Popcorn Bob
  • October 6, 2013
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's Movie Magic reviews.

  • Arts + Culture
George Clooney stars in "Gravity."
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • October 6, 2013
FILM REVIEW: 'Gravity'

"Gravity" will leave you breathless.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 6, 2013
FILM REVIEW:

FILM REVIEW:

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Parishioners participated in a silent auction for Haitian artisan made crafts.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • October 6, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Siesta Key Chapel Mission Fair

Siesta Key Chapel parishioners gathered Sunday, Oct. 6, at Siesta Key Chapel for World Communion Sunday and mission fair. Various mission partners displayed their organizations. Community members participated in a silent auction for Haitian goods bought back from a mission trip. They also enjoyed international food and caught up with friends.

  • Siesta Key
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John and Mimi Greco
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 6, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Selby Music Series The First Brass

Every October, Marie Selby Gardens hosts a music series and the 2013 series kicked off with The First Brass performing "Red, White and Brass: American Salute." Attendees lounged beneath the banyans Sunday, Oct. 6 where they enjoyed a patriotic salute to our veterans.

  • Arts + Culture
Sally Antonia and Kari Tovcer
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 5, 2013
St. Martha's Interactive Dinner 'Taste of Mediterranean'

St. Martha's Interactive Dinner 'Taste of Mediterranean'

  • Black Tie
Keri Baker with Bingo the Maltese.
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 5, 2013
Donte's Den Top Dog'

Donte's Den Top Dog'

  • Black Tie
Nine-month-old French bulldog Sylvie
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • October 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : St. Armands Key Lutheran Church Animal Blessing

Vicar James Henricks and Pastor Mark Bernthal blessed parishioner's animals Saturday, Oct. 5, at St. Armands Key Lutheran Church. Approximately 20 dogs were present and one hedgehog. Participants enjoyed punch and cake after the blessing.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Station 5 firefighter Tommy Lerardi helps Rachel Storino, 3, go through the Junior Fireman Combat Challenge at the Open House.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • October 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Station 5 Open House

Children and parents roamed the grounds of Station 5, Saturday, Oct. 5, at the annual open house. Kids met search and rescue dogs and police horses. They participated in obstacle course activities and enjoyed games and face painting. The annual open house showcased Sarasota County's 9-1-1 center and celebrated the 25th Anniversary of the Sarasota County Fire Department.

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  • Neighbors
“You can’t swing a dead cat in this town without hitting a small business that focuses on defense something,” Legion Systems Chief Operating Officer Dan Vanderheyden, Business Observer, Oct. 2
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 5, 2013
Quotes Observed: Sept. 30 - Oct. 6

Each weekend, we bring you a collection of quotes from the biggest (or quirkiest) Observer and national news stories of the week.

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  • News
SPARCC Director of Community Awareness Jessica Hays thanks participants for supporting the cause.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • October 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : SPARCC Stepping Out Against Domestic Violence

Approximately 100 people joined SPARCC Saturday, Oct. 5, at J.D. Hamel Park for Stepping Out Against Domestic Violence. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the community walked in support for a violence-free future.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Maxime Provost and his teammates rush out for Friday night football.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • October 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : ODA v Bishop Verot

The Out-of-Door Academy lost Friday, Oct. 4, to Bishop Verot 56 - 0.

  • East County
  • Sports
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  • Nick Friedman
  • October 4, 2013
Weekend Best Bets: Friday, Oct. 4

Weekend Best Bets: Friday, Oct. 4

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