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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 8, 2012
LRHS looking for sports equipment

The Lakewood Ranch High physical education department is looking for donations of sports-related equipment.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 8, 2012
Cardinal Mooney cross-country runners earn regional berths

Cardinal Mooney High junior Grace CasaGrande set a new personal record, finishing third in 19:39.44 to lead the Lady Cougars to a sixth-place finish at the Class 1A-District 10 Cross-Country Meet Nov. 2, at Taylor Park in Largo.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Lakewood Ranch High girls cross-country team will compete in the Class 3A-Region 3 Cross-Country Meet Nov. 9.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 8, 2012
Zarrella paces Lady Mustangs to second-place finish

Lakewood Ranch High senior Kristin Zarrella finished third in 19:42.10 to pace the Lady Mustangs to a second-place finish at the Class 3A-District 11 Cross-Country Meet Nov. 2 in Estero.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sherry Linhart said her favorite part of organizing the barbeque was putting together the flower arrangements.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • November 8, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Garden Club Garden Club BBQ at Bay Isles Beach Club

Sherry Linhart organized the Longboat Key Garden Club's 2nd annual barbecue to welcome back members Tuesday Nov. 7, at Bay Isles Beach Club. Members grilled hamburgers, chicken and hotdogs. About 25 members attended the barbecue.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 8, 2012
Lady Pirates go undefeated in Preseason Classic

The Braden River High girls basketball team defeated Cardinal Mooney and Booker in a pair of Preseason Classic games this week.

  • East County
  • Sports
The meeting is being held at the county's administrative building.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 8, 2012
Planning Commission to discuss SMR project

The Manatee County Planning Commission meets at 9 a.m. today.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 8, 2012
Cool 'do

Laurie Birnbach showed off her Coca-Cola pride Wednesday, Oct. 31, at the Sarasota Yacht Club's Trick-or-Treat on the Docks event.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 8, 2012
In the hot seat

Visitors at the Sunday, Nov. 4 SECA Car Show, on Hillview Street, stopped to admire this washroom on wheels.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 8, 2012
Your chariot awaits

Sarasota Bay Club staff competed in a pumpkin-decorating contest Wednesday, Oct. 31, to get in the Halloween spirit, and the finished products were on display at its cocktail event.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 8, 2012
Hats off to vets

Honor U.S. military veterans at a Veterans Day parade, which takes place at 10 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 11, at the intersection of Main Street and U.S. 301, in downtown Sarasota.

  • Siesta Key
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John Patterson, State Attorney Office winner Ed Brodsky and Sarasota County Commissioner Nora Patterson.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • November 8, 2012
Election victors look to future

Local GOP winners focus on key issues and challenges - from jobs and public education to reducing violent crimes.

  • Sarasota
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Unconditional Surrender’s arrival in Sarasota — 1,100 miles south of the Mercerville, N.J., studio where it is being repaired — is likely to be delayed for several weeks, said Tom Savage, founder of the Sarasota Public Art Fund (SPAF
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • November 8, 2012
Hurricane Sandy delays return of Unconditional Surrender

The sculpture's arrival - 1,100 miles south of the New Jersey studio where it is being repaired - will likely be delayed until early December.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sand sculptors begin crafting the sponsor scroll for the Siesta key Crystal Classic Master Sand Sculpting Competition.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 8, 2012
Champions unite for Crystal Classic

Karen Fralich and Sue McGrew will sculpt together at the event for the first time in almost two years.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 8, 2012
Sarasota County authorizes Beach Road repair

Although a temporary fix is in the works, a long-term solution could cost upward of $2 million and take two years to complete.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Siesta Isles Association President Tony Romanus spearheaded an effort to improve visibility at a dangerous curve on Midnight Pass Road.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 8, 2012
Siesta Isles Association pushes for safety measures

The Siesta Isles Association's push for safer turns at Midnight Pass Road is complete, but room for improvement remains.

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