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The Cardinal Mooney High football team cruised to a 49-7 victory over Bradenton Christian in its Kickoff Classic Aug. 23.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 29, 2013
SIDELINES

Lady Blazers notch come-from-behind win; Sailors breeze to Kickoff Classic win

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 29, 2013
JUST THE STATS

2 - The number of games Booker High quarterback Jeremiah Henderson has played at the position.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This home at 1329 S. Lake Shore Drive has six bedrooms, seven baths, a pool and 5,847 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.81 million. Photo by Yaryna Klimchak.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 29, 2013
Oyster Bay Estates home sells for $1.81 million

A home in Oyster Bay Estates tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Leonard Slazinski, of Sarasota, sold his home at 1329 S. Lake Shore Drive to Yves Cremieux for $1.81 million.

  • Sarasota
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Samantha Bisceglia submitted this photo of a lifeguard stand on Siesta Key Beach.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 29, 2013
Observer Weather: Sarasota

Samantha Bisceglia submitted this photo of a lifeguard stand on Siesta Key Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • August 28, 2013
Beach improvements top county's agenda

The Sarasota Board of County Commissioners met Wednesday to discuss issues from puppies to speed limits.

  • Sarasota
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ODA junior setter Monica Costa netted 37 assists during the Lady Thunder's 3-1 victory over Sarasota Christian Aug. 26.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA vs. Sarasota Christian School

The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team defeated Sarasota Christian 25-23, 18-25, 25-21, 25-21 Aug. 26. Natalie Buffett powered the Lady Thunder with 16 kills, 14 perfect passes and eight digs. Lauren Maxey added 13 kills and three aces. Cameron Graham finished with 17 perfect passes and 16 digs. Setter Monica Costa had 37 assists.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Blaire Green, Ashlyn Gueits and Nicole Stablein enjoy lunch and a lecture.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • August 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: YLA Educational Luncheon

The Lakewood Ranch Young Leaders Alliance met Wednesday for an educational luncheon. Guest speaker Marc Simms led the discussion on the importance of networking with a presentation.

  • East County
  • News
The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners delayed a decision on a draft ordinance that would give an additional homestead exemption from property taxes to long-term, low-income seniors.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • August 28, 2013
Commission delays decision on property-tax break for seniors

At its meeting Tuesday, the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously to put the topic on its legislative agenda for next year, hoping lawmakers would close loopholes in the proposal by then.

  • East County
  • News
Navy veteran Steve Pitt looks for a suit to wear to job interviews. He uses the resources Goodwill provides to find a job as a licensed practical nurse.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • August 28, 2013
Goodwill dresses veterans for success

Goodwill Manasota helps veterans dress for success to prepare them for job interviews and the Veterans and their Families Jobs Services Fair from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, at Ed Smith Stadium.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
David Novak’s ultimate goal for the next five to eight years is a same-sex pair of swans for each Key territory — most likely two female pairs and four male pairs.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 28, 2013
Swan keeper seeks community donations

The Regal Swan Foundation has agreed to a multi-year effort to help swan keeper David Novak with the Key's swan population.

  • Longboat Key
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Pam Eubanks and her husband, Andy, welcomed the newest addition to their family, Andrew Elliott Eubanks, at 1:34 a.m. Aug. 22, at Birthways Birthing Center, in Sarasota.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 28, 2013
Observer babies make headlines

It happens once in a blue moon: The Observer welcomed two new additions to its family on the same day! East County Observer Managing Editor Pam Eubanks and Sarasota Observer Managing Editor Randi Donahue each welcomed their first child into the world Aug. 22 (two days after the blue moon).

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 28, 2013
Virginia Sanders nest yields 115

A nest named for a top turtle recently hatched at 6429 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Eva Waldroup. Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 28, 2013
Town Hall's cake connoisseur retires

Eva Waldroup, Town Hall's popular receptionist and cake-maker, officially retired this year after 10 years of service.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 28, 2013
Commissioner is a proud new grandpa

Commissioner Jack Duncan has taken on an additional responsibility. He and his wife, Debbie, are the proud new grandparents to Liam James Webster.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Organizers of the event Lany Clas, Leslie Power, Louise Bruderle and Janet Hansen
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • August 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Artsy August

Sarasota is in for a great cultural season as indicated by the hundreds in attendance at Artsy August Tuesday, Aug. 27, at Hotel Indigo. Patrons of the arts along with arts advocates, arts affiliates, visitors and new Sarasotans filled the first floor for an event West Coast Woman organized to celebrate the arts. The publication, along with help from Hotel Indigo, brought more than 20 area arts organizations to attend the event with informational tables. Groups such as Sarasota Ballet, Sarasota Opera, Sarasota Orchestra and Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe presented its seasons to attendees who were able learn a little about each. Between tables, they gathered to socialize and have light bites.

  • Arts + Culture
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