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  • Observer Staff
  • November 1, 2012
Students discover science of life

Students in the environmental-science program at McIntosh Middle School recently visited Selby Gardens for hands-on botanical research experiments. The students compared soil samples to measure for organic versus inorganic matter and used a turkey baster and a sieve to examine the tanks of bromeliads for microorganisms.

  • Sarasota
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Team Florida poses for a group photo on the final day of the championship.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 1, 2012
Swimming championships make a splash

As five swimmers from Team Florida gracefully pierce the still water of the Evalyn Sadlier Jones YMCA pool, the boisterous sound of swing-era horns quickly sets the mood.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 1, 2012
Life of Riley Foundation revs up for car show and fundraiser

The car-show fundraiser returns with the addition of a kick-off party.

  • Sarasota
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Ryan Hails, Ben Delaney, Grant Golub, Andrew Konecny and Travis Taaffe. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 1, 2012
Making Waves: Sarasota Crew

Under the leadership of men's coach Liza Dickson, Sarasota Crew is shedding its underdog status and earning a national reputation.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 1, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Angelina Grebe

Pine View sophomore Angelina Grebe joined the Sarasota High School cross-country team this year, and she is already proving to be a key competitor for the Lady Sailors. Grebe won the Sarasota Cross Country Championships Oct. 24, with a time of 19:16.12.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 1, 2012
JUST THE STATS

6 - The number of seniors on this year's Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team, which advanced to the regional quarterfinals for the first time since 2007.

  • Sarasota
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This home at 5045 Commonwealth Drive has four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 2,395 square feet of living area. It sold for $630,000. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 1, 2012
Two homes in Siesta Properties sell for $9.99 million

Two homes in Siesta Properties top all transactions in this week's real estate. Barbara Brunckhorst, of Sarasota, sold two homes at 7960 Sanderling Road and 8000 Sanderling Road to Frank Brunckhorst III, trustee, of Sarasota, for $4,995,000, both totaling $9.99 million.

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Steve Schadt submitted this photo, taken on Siesta Key during an open water swim.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 1, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Steve Schadt submitted this photo, taken on Siesta Key during an open water swim.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Alan Kasow submitted this sunset photo, taken from the top of Marina Tower overlooking the bay.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 1, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Alan Kasow submitted this sunset photo, taken from the top of Marina Tower overlooking the bay.

  • Sarasota
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Anne Summers and Linda Carrier
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • October 31, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Island Chapel Harvest Host Dinner

Anne and John Summers held a Harvest Home dinner party in their home to raise money for the Longboat Island Chapel. Linda Carrier helped decorate and prepare the meal. Twenty-seven guests attended the Halloween themed dinner party.

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Henry Gilbertson gets a gummy fruit snack from preschool director Sarah Schebel.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • October 31, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Boniface Preschool Halloween Parade

Preschoolers at St. Boniface Preschool had a Halloween Parade on Wednesday Oct.31. The children paraded around the courtyard wearing a variety of costumes. Teachers and parents handed out candy to the children.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 31, 2012
Women's club cooks up fun

The LWR Women's Club enjoyed an evening of hands-on cooking demonstrations Sept. 19, at the Viking Culinary Center on Lakewood Ranch Main Street. Members and guests of the event sipped wine while browsing the Viking showroom.

  • East County
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Bill and Judy Carman. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 31, 2012
50 years of wedded bliss

Longboat Key residents Bill and Judy Carman recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married July 27, 1962, in Ann Arbor, Mich., and honeymooned on Mackinaw Island, Mich.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 31, 2012
Sanders feels paws-itive about presidential pick

Hideaway Bay resident Virginia Sanders knows who will get her vote this Tuesday: Snoopy.

  • Longboat Key
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The new Longboat Key Fire Rescue boat is a 33-foot WorldCat. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 31, 2012
Key Fire Rescue to dedicate new boat

Longboat Key Fire Rescue will dedicate its new fire rescue boat at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 2, at Longboat Key Club Moorings, 2630 Harbourside Drive.

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