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A large crowd came out for the final Friday Fest of the season Friday, Sept. 16, at the Van Wezel.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 16, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Final Friday Fest

The summer's final Friday Fest on the Bay happened Friday, Sept. 16, at the Van Wezel. The final band of the summer concert series was Bird Street Players, a combination of funk, soul and reggae.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
People go through the buffet put together by Word of Mouth catering Friday, Sept. 16, for the Ballet and Buffet event at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 16, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Ballet and Buffet

Designing Women hosted Ballet and Buffet with the Sarasota Ballet and the Suzanne Farrell Ballet Friday, Sept. 16, at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.

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Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 16, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Longboat Key

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Longboat Observer archives.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 16, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Sarasota

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Sarasota Observer archives.

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Michael Welly is general manager of the Longboat Key Club and Resort.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 16, 2011
Key Club writ of certiorari hearing rescheduled

The hearing will take place Thursday, Oct. 13 in the Lynn N. Silvertooth Judicial Center.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 16, 2011
Mustangs win tri-matches

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team improved its record to 26-0 with a pair of tri-match victories this week.

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  • Sports
Jessica Smith says she knew from the moment she saw Elijah's photo that he was meant to be her son.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 16, 2011
Photos of the Week

A selection of the best photos from all Observers this week.

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Read the top stories from the Observer's Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 16, 2011
Top Cops of the Week

A man on Longboat Key hears the voices of Jesus and the Boogeyman. A bulldog bites a woman in East County. A suspicious person leaves a dead parakeet on the doorstep of a Sarasota theater, and a Siesta Key woman reports movers stealing money, iPods and jewelry.

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The new Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian, facility is in the final phases of construction.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 16, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Almost home

Construction continues on the new Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian, at 6400 Gulf of Mexico Drive. The new facility could be completed by October.

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  • News
The budget includes no tax increase.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 16, 2011
Manatee approves $462.4 million budget

Manatee County commissioners adopted a $462.4 million budget Thursday night.

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Constitution Day is a federal holiday that recognizes the ratification of the U.S. Constitution. It is observed Sept. 17. The holiday was created in 2004.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 16, 2011
LECOM celebrates Constitution Day

Attorney Mary Kawk spoke at a special event today.

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  • News
Book lovers willing to help improve English skills in the Sarasota area are urged to volunteer.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 16, 2011
Literary council seeks volunteer tutors

The Literacy Council of Sarasota needs tutors to help adults improve their English skills.

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    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • September 16, 2011
Twenty-eight Sarasota County students named National Merit Scholarship semi-finalists

Twenty-eight seniors from Sarasota County public high schools will get to compete for 8,300 National Merit Scholarships.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Sarasota County Students scored higher than national and state averages, but lower than last year's scores.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • September 16, 2011
Sarasota students top state and national SAT scores

On Wednesday, Sept. 14, the College Board, a non-profit organization that administers voluntary tests in the U.S., announced the scores of the 2011 Scholastic Assessment Test.

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  • News
Greenbrook residents Bernie and Mark Becker
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 16, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Progressive Dinner

Lakewood Ranch residents tasted a world of flavors from the comforts of Lakewood Ranch Main Street Sept. 15 during the "Around the World" Progressive Dinner. Guests started with sushi at Saijo Sushi & Japanese Restaurant before tasting Mexican, Scottish, American and French cuisine.

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