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Be sure to check out Gridiron Glory: Booker High School in this week's Football Preview
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 13, 2013
Friday Night Football Preview

Area teams return to non-district action this week after inclement weather forced the cancellation of four games last week.

  • East County
  • Sports
The State Street parking garage will sit near Lemon Avenue, on land currently occupied by a city lot, but it's still unknown what the structure will ultimately look like.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 13, 2013
City Commission to revisit State Street garage design

After abandoning submitted proposals for commercial space at the State Street garage last month, commissioners will restart the planning process Monday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The proceeds from the event will benefit Autism Speaks.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • September 13, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: HCW Family Field Day

Hornback Chiropractic and Wellness, P.A. (HCW) hosts its third annual Family Field Day benefiting Autism Speaks at Summerfield Park in Lakewood Ranch Saturday.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The commission identified its 2013-14 legislative priorities during a meeting at Town Hall.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 13, 2013
Longboat presents legislative priorities

The Longboat Key Town Commission identified 12 priorities that will be discussed at a Sarasota County meeting next week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A white male in his 30s attempted to rob another man in the parking lot of the Publix on Fruitville Road with a pellet gun, and was arrested after the victim took his weapon Thursday, Sept. 12.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 13, 2013
Man attempts robbery with pellet gun

Sarasota County deputies arrested a man after an attempted robbery in a Publix parking lot.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County staff looked to Northwest Crossing in Bend, Ore. as an example of a New Urban development during Sarasota 2050 discussions.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 13, 2013
Sarasota 2050 tweaks come into focus

Sarasota County staff have posted initial recommended changes to the county's long-run planning document.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota Police arrested nine women and eight men during a recent prostitution sting on North Tamiami Trail.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 13, 2013
North Trail prostitution sting nets 16

The Sarasota Police Department arrested 16 people and seized six vehicles during the two-day operation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Come out for a free concert Saturday at Historic Spanish Point.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • September 13, 2013
Weekend Best Bet: NexxLevel Concert at Historic Spanish Point

Enjoy a free concert as the sun sets over serene Sarasota Bay at Historic Spanish Point.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 13, 2013
Cultural celebration

Bashaw Elementary School kicked off its school-wide theme of "Celebrating Diversity: Customs and Cultures of the Far East" with an assembly Aug. 30.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Daily Headlines personality Emily Walsh enjoys shooting clays at Ancient Oak Gun Club in July.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 13, 2013
FRIDAY FIVE: Odd hobbies every Sarasotan should try

Sarasota isn't all about fishing and golf anymore.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Ralph Baranski, Caroline Liljencrantz and Carolyn Repeta
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • September 12, 2013
'Hair of the Dog'

'Hair of the Dog'

  • Black Tie
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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • September 12, 2013
Usher in the fall season with 20 pumpkin beers

Usher in the fall season with 20 pumpkin beers

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • September 12, 2013
Filmmaking duo has high hopes for Sarasota

Filmmaking duo has high hopes for Sarasota

  • Arts + Culture
Booker senior running back Marlon Mack scored a pair of touchdowns in the second quarter of the Tornadoes 55-0 victory over ODA Sept. 12.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 12, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Booker Football vs. ODA

The Booker High football team defeated The Out-of-Door Academy 55-0 tonight in a non-district game.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Booker player Anna Massey hits the volleyball with force.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • September 12, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Booker v Riverview Volleyball Game

Booker High School faced Riverview High School Thursday, Sept. 12, for a varsity volleyball match at Riverview High School. The Rams won against the tornados with a final score of 25 to 14.

  • Sarasota
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