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The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team will travel to Winter Haven for the Class 6A-Region 3 finals Nov. 10.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 6, 2012
Lady Mustangs sweep way into regional final

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team defeated Tampa Sickles 25-16, 25-11, 25-17 in a Class 6A-Region 3 semifinal Nov. 6.

  • East County
  • Sports
Joe Gruters speaks to the crowd Tuesday, Nov. 6, at the Republican Party of Sarasota Election Night Party at the Hyatt in Sarasota.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Republican Party of Sarasota Election Night Party

More than 2,000 people attended the Republican Party of Sarasota Election Night Party Tuesday, Nov. 6, at the Hyatt in Sarasota.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 6, 2012
Sarasota County reports election results

All Sarasota County precincts have reported in for the 2012 general election.

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Vanessa Baugh, winner of the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners District 5 seat, hugs a supporter. Photo by Josh Siegel.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 6, 2012
Manatee County reports election results

All Manatee County precincts have reported in for the 2012 general election.

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Watch our video for detailed cooking instructions and more about Euphemia Haye, and the Sarasota-Manatee Originals.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • November 6, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Chef Raymond Arpke

This week the Observer went in the kitchen with chef Raymond Arpke of Euphemia Haye, a Sarasota-Manatee Originals restaurant. Read more about the trip in our candid "In the Kitchen" special.

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Molly Nichols poses in the foreground while Caitlin McMullen and Wendy Rucci perform their duet in Fuzion Dance’s “3-DANCE” Monday, Nov. 5, on Kurt Wenner’s chalk piece.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 3-DANCE

Fuzion Dance and the Sarasota Chalk Festival teamed up to put on a one-of-a-kind show Monday, Nov. 5, in Burns Court. The dancers performed a production called "3-DANCE" on Kurt Wenner's 3-D chalk piece that he and dozens of other artists created for the 2012 Sarasota Chalk Festival.

  • Sarasota
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Alexis Zinkl a sophomore at Canterbury High School competes in the girls 100-yard breaststroke.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • November 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 2012 FHSAA Class 1A Region 3 Swim Meet

Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School hosted 2012 FHSAA Class 1A Region 3 Swim Meet on Saturday Nov. 3 at The Selby Aquatic Center. Preliminary races started at 9:00 a.m. and finals began at 5:30 p.m.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Despite some long lines, voting today has gone smoothly, according to the Sarasota County Supervisor of Election.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • November 6, 2012
Early voting down, yet absentee ballots have increased

Overall, thus far the total number of voters who either voted early or cast an absentee ballot before Election Day is slightly higher than the early turnout in 2008.

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Austin Kuicken, Jada Prescod, Aysha Mohamed and Jaiden Kuicken dance to the music.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • November 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Chalk Chill VIP Party

Festivalgoers attended the Chalk Chill VIP Party of Friday Nov.2 on Laurel Street. Electrical violinist Willie Royal, from Willie & Lobo and Nicolaas Kraster from Lotus Fire performed while partygoers danced to the music. The atmosphere was fun and festive as people chatted on lounge couches and sipped on drinks.

  • Sarasota
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The FDLE letter closes one chapter of the controversy surrounding the email allegations and resulting wave of scrutiny at City Hall.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • November 6, 2012
FDLE closes city computer investigation

The state law enforcement agency says there is no probable cause for charges.

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A man walks past wearing his "I Voted" sticker after casting his ballot at First Presbyterian, one of the many polling places in town Wednesday, Nov. 6, Election Day.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Election Day

All over Sarasota and Manatee county people are casting their votes in the local, state and national elections.

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It is expected to take until approximately 5 p.m. tonight to make the repairs. Only the left travel lane is still flowing.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 6, 2012
UPDATE: Accident on I-75 due to dropped cell phone

According to a report by Florida Highway Patrol, a crash earlier today has caused the right and center southbound travel lanes of Interstate 75 near the 231 mile marker to be closed for repair.

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Longboat Key Democrats and Republicans both rallied their support for party candidates one final time before polls close today.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 6, 2012
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Longboat Key gets out the vote

Morning showers didn't stop voters from lining up at Longboat Key Town Hall and the Longboat Island Chapel to cast their ballots in the Nov. 6 election.

  • Longboat Key
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Paola Ovies and Clara May Homeister
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Fall Family Festival

The Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast hosted a fall family festival at the Bay Preserve at Osprey Saturday, Nov. 3. Children and their families enjoyed activities, including face painting, games, a fitness center, exploring a fire truck, trolley rides and live music.

  • Sarasota
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Niocholas Clifton, Ari Ginsberg-Klemmt and Jaden Probus pose after finishing their games.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Scholastic Chess Tournament

Young chess enthusiasts from all over the city gathered in the gymnasium of Faith Lutheran Church Saturday, Nov. 3 for a citywide youth tournament, hosted by Sarasota Scholastic Chess, a nonprofit organization formed to promote youth involvement in the game. Students put their skills to the test for the chance to win trophies and medals.

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