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The Cardinal Mooney football team is now 3-1 on the season.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 28, 2013
Cardinal Mooney suffers lopsided loss

The Cardinal Mooney football team suffered its first loss of the season after being shutout 43-0 by Tampa Catholic Sept. 27.

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 28, 2013
Quotes Observed: Sept. 22 - Sept. 29

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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Marlene Blalock and Dannie Sherrill
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  • September 27, 2013
Lawyers and Legends - Get Back and Give Back

Lawyers and Legends - Get Back and Give Back

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  • September 27, 2013
Weekend Best Bets: Friday, Sept. 27

Weekend Best Bets: Friday, Sept. 27

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  • By Kimberly Braun
  • September 27, 2013
Richard's Foodporium finds a place in our lives

Richard's Foodporium finds a place in our lives

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Sarasota County Property Appraiser Bill and Darla Furst with Conservative Talk Show Host Sean Hannity
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • September 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Statesman of the Year

The Republican Party of Sarasota honors Sean Hannity at The Statesman of the Year September 27 at Van Wezel Perofrming Arts Hall.

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'Gravity'
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  • Pam Nadon
  • September 27, 2013
Fall Film Picks

This fall's film line-up is all about star power and directors extraordinaire. Some of the best veteran and contemporary actors will grace the silver screens in the coming months. From the Civil War to science fiction, a cornucopia of quality films is about to hit theaters. The following are list-toppers.

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The Sarasota Republican Club debated about the 2050 Comprehensive Development Plan Thursday, Sept. 26, at Marina Jack during a panel discussion.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 27, 2013
Sept. 27: Daily Headlines

Today's Stories: UPDATE: Klauber to receive $3 million consultant settlement; Superintendent recommends firing five administrators; The Good News: Rebecca Lockwood of Forty Carrots Family Center

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“Black Fin Tuna” by Rush Bowles will be on display at the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast through November.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • September 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Rush Bowles "Seas of Change"

There was a large showing at the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast's art opening for artist Rush Bowles; 'Seas of Change' exhibit Thursday, Sept. 26. The exhibit runs through November and can be viewed from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, 400 Palmetto Avenue, Osprey.

  • Arts + Culture
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has charged Andrew Brandt, 27, with three counts of unlawful sexual activity with a minor.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 27, 2013
Man travels to Sarasota for sex with minor

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has arrested a 27-year-old married man who allegedly posed as a 17-year-old online.

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When traffic begins to pick up on the Ringling Bridge that's a sure sign season is starting in Sarasota
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 27, 2013
FRIDAY FIVE: Signs that season has started in Sarasota

'Tis the season in Sarasota - well, almost.

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The Ringling Museum of Art Courtyard. Photo courtesy the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, the state art museum of Florida.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • September 27, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Smithsonian day at The Ringling

There are more than 1,500 museums across the country participating in Smithsonian Magazine's Museum Day Live, a day of free admission Saturday, Sept. 28.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • September 27, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Health and Wellness Expo

The eighth annual Embrace a Life Health and Wellness Expo takes place Saturday, Sept. 28, in the lobby of the Lakewood Ranch Medical Center.

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The list of administrators recommended to be fired included Bob Gagnon, an East County resident an assistant superintendent who formerly served as assistant principal at Lakewood Ranch High School.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • September 27, 2013
Superintendent recommends firing five administrators

Manatee County School District Superintendent Rick Mills has recommended firing five school administrators based on findings from a misconduct investigation of a former Manatee High School assistant football coach.

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Interviews for the Urban Land Institute study will take place at Longboat Key Town Hall.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 27, 2013
Deadline for ULI interview requests is Monday

Interviews with residents and others who are familiar with Longboat Key will take place Oct. 22.

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