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  • By Anthony Paull
  • October 10, 2012
Oberhofer wins hearts by breaking them

Oberhofer wins hearts by breaking them

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Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan as they reports today's headlines.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • October 10, 2012
Oct. 10: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

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Kathy Roche and Karen Martin chit-chat with one another Monday, Oct. 8, during the welcome back luncheon for the Women’s Guild at St. Michael the Archangel.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 10, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Michael Women's Guild welcome back luncheon

The Women's Guild at St. Michael the Archangel held a welcome back luncheon for their first meeting since the end of season Monday, Oct. 8, in the Parish Hall at St. Michael the Archangel. The new board was introduced by President Lynda Fischer and food was provided by Walker's Catering.

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Ken Shi, 17, of Sarasota Christian, putts while David Gao, 13, of St. Stephen’s, and Stephen Waskom, 16, of Sarasota Military Academy, look on Tuesday, Oct. 9, at the Bent Tree Country Club.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 10, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Golf match at Bent Tree Country Club

Sarasota Christian, Sarasota Military Academy and St. Stephen's played one another in a golf match Tuesday, Oct. 9, out at Bent Tree County Club.

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Tatjana Goetz and Gerb Kuecken head out on a guided kayak tour with iKayak Sarasota Monday, Oct. 8, at Ted Sterling Park on South Lido.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 10, 2012
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Lido Leisure

Tatjana Goetz and Gerb Kuecken head out on a guided kayak tour with iKayak Sarasota Monday, Oct. 8, at Ted Sterling Park on South Lido.

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An underwater robot, nicknamed "Waldo" was deployed by Mote Marine Laboratory to detect the presence of Karenia brevis and movement of currents.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • October 10, 2012
Red Tide moves further into Sarasota County

Mote scientists are continuing to collect water samples, working with the county health department

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Roger Pettingell with David Lethco and Clancy
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 10, 2012
Grads get two paws up

Southeastern Guide Dog (SEGD) board member Roger Pettingell, a Bird Key resident and Longboat Key Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate broker associate, recently attended SEGD's 213th class graduation at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Center.

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Michael Welly and Lynn Weddington in Bellagio, Italy. Courtesy photo.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 10, 2012
Weddington and Welly tie the knot

"Auguri per il vostro matrimony!" That's Italian for: "Congratulations on your wedding!"

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 10, 2012
Students qualify for scholarships

Four Manatee County high school students have been named semifinalists in the 2013 National Merit Scholarship Program.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 10, 2012
Golf outing to raise funds for brain trauma

East County mom Betsy Krutzig will swing big this weekend by hosting her first charity golf tournament.

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  • October 10, 2012
Salon rounds up ponytails

Boutique Out East will hold its second Ponytail Roundup Saturday, Oct. 13.

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Courtesy photo.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 10, 2012
Bashaw stride for cancer research

Bashaw Elementary School students Sept. 14 and Sept. 21 raised $225 for the school's team, The Can Do Core Crew, that will be participating in the American Cancer Society's Making Strides for Breast Cancer Walk.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • October 10, 2012
Commissioners on board with trolley

The County Commission pledged support for the Key's route, but both county and Longboat commissioners want a breakdown of ridership figures that reflect seasonal fluctuations.

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A barge performed geotechnical investigation last week in Longboat Pass for a new water main that will be installed by the town to carry drinking water from Manatee County. Courtesy of the town of Longboat Key.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 10, 2012
Town will replace north-end water pipeline

A new $1.9 million water pipeline underneath Sarasota Bay, on the north end of the island, is needed for safety precautions.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 10, 2012
Police arrest Bradenton man for theft of sculptures

According to police, Jason McMahon stole bronze lawn ornaments and sold them at a scrap yard for a fraction of their value.

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