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  • October 28, 2009
Athlete of the Week: Brooks Maddaloni

The Observer spotlights PAL Raider Brooks Maddaloni.

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  • October 28, 2009
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  • October 27, 2009
Local pairs team skates at Kristi Yamaguchi and Friends

2009 Junior Pair gold medalists Tracy Tanovich and Michael Chau skated among an all-star cast as part of the Kristi Yamaguchi and Friends Show Oct. 23 in Phoenix, Ariz.

  • East County
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  • October 27, 2009
Palm Aire Senior Women Victorious

The Palm Aire Country Club team won the Florida Senior Women's Golf Association Tournament Oct. 19-22 at the Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Resort.

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  • October 27, 2009
Community Golf Scores 10.14.09 to 10.25.09

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

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  • October 27, 2009
Khara qualifies for State

Lakewood Ranch High golfer Rocky Khara shot a 1-over 73 Oct. 26, finishing third in the Class 2A-Region 5 Tournament at Heron's Creek in North Port to advance to the FHSAA State Tournament for the fourth-consecutive year.

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  • October 27, 2009
Khara qualifies for State

Lakewood Ranch High golfer Rocky Khara shot a 1-over 73 Oct. 26, finishing third in the Class 2A-Region 5 Tournament at Heron's Creek in North Port to advance to the FHSAA State Tournament for the fourth-consecutive year.

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  • October 26, 2009
Group alleges Ed Smith Stadium cover up

An anti spring-training stadium group accuses city officials of keeping an unfavorable report on Ed Smith Stadium secret. City Hall representatives said there was no secrecy.

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  • October 26, 2009
SCAT eliminates underperforming route

A bus route that only averaged four riders per day will be shut down a year-and-a-half after SCAT determined it should be eliminated.

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  • Loren Mayo
  • October 26, 2009
Boutique owners to close shop

Kelietza, a downtown Sarasota boutique, will close in November after two years.

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  • October 26, 2009
Man dies after I-75 crash

A 49-year-old man was struck by a car as he walked away from an accident on Interstate 75 Sunday morning.

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  • October 25, 2009
Key Club hosts pumpkin carving luncheon

The Longboat Key Club and Resort invited kids and their families to get creative at its pumpkin carving luncheon Sunday, Oct. 25.

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  • October 25, 2009
SYC Kid's Halloween Party

Children dress up for a party with Pirate Potato at the Sarasota Yacht Club.

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  • October 24, 2009
CANDance Celebrity 2009

All the right moves

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  • October 24, 2009
HSSC Howloween Dog Parade

Dogs get dolled up at Five Points Park for the Humane Society's Howloween Dog Parade.

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