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Kadi Pallastrone
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  • Jen Blanco
  • October 24, 2013
High 5

The top five moments in sports this week.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Cardinal Mooney High sophomore outside hitter Keri McMahon has aspirations of playing college volleyball and being in the CIA. Inset: McMahon serves the ball,top, and celebrates a point during the Cougars 3-0 victory over Bradenton Christian Oct. 22.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 24, 2013
Familiar bond

Cardinal Mooney High sophomore outside hitter Keri McMahon has developed into one of the leaders on the volleyball team.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 24, 2013
Just the Stats

This week in sports by the numbers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Richie James
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 24, 2013
Sidelines

Blazers win regional title; Sarasota Christian notches a win; Sailors keep playoff hopes alive

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This home at 1760 Spring Creek Drive has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,645 square feet of living area. It sold for $1,193,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 24, 2013
Home in Stillwater on the Bay sells for $2.15 million

SunTrust Bank sold the home at 1640 Bay Harbor Lane to Balazs Szabo, of Sarasota, for $2.15 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
T. Guy Spencer submitted this photo of a bald eagle at sunrise, taken in Palmer Ranch.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 24, 2013
Weather: Sarasota

T. Guy Spencer submitted this photo of a bald eagle at sunrise, taken in Palmer Ranch.

  • Sarasota
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Bob and Alice Brittingham
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 23, 2013
Show of Shows

Show of Shows

  • Black Tie
  • By Emarie and Petr Marcan
  • October 23, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Zombies Helping Mummies

PHOTO GALLERY: Zombies Helping Mummies

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  • Things To Do
  • By Mike Cavaliere
  • October 23, 2013
Common Nonsense: Passing time without our pastime

Common Nonsense: Passing time without our pastime

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    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 23, 2013
Crafty Genes: DIY Pallet Bed Frame

Crafty Genes: DIY Pallet Bed Frame

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Crazy4WEB
  • By Kathryn Parks
  • October 23, 2013
30 Numbers from 'Crazy for You' that will blow your mind

30 Numbers from 'Crazy for You' that will blow your mind

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Brooke Meyers with Deanna DelFabro, from Nate’s Honor Animal Rescue, with Brooke’s winning design
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 23, 2013
The cat's meow

Four-year-old Brooke Meyers from All God's Children Preschool won the 2nd annual Doggie Bones 5K Run and Walk T-shirt contest.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Braden River High School’s Key Club cleaned up their adopted road.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 23, 2013
Kids adopt roads for cleanup

Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch's K-Kids and Builders Club and Braden River High's Key Club participated in the Adopt-A-Road Cleanup Saturday, Oct. 5.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The property at 20 N. Washington, which could eventually be the home of a 150-room hotel, is currently used as a parking lot for downtown county services.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 23, 2013
Main Street hotel moves closer to approval

The Sarasota County Commission directed staff to negotiate with developers interested in constructing a 150-room Kimpton hotel at U.S. 301 and Main St.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Helen Wiegman and Linda Jesel of Premier Sotheby’s International Realty
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • October 23, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Tour of Homes Kick-off Party

The Tour of Homes Realtor/Builder Kick-off Party Oct. 22 at The Lake Club signaled the beginning of the 2013 Lakewood Ranch Tour of Homes. Realtors, wearing Halloween costumes, and builders mingled and enjoyed food and drinks.

  • East County
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