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Alexandra Scott hands out candy to siblings Sean and Jenavieve McDonnell in front of The Cottage.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • November 1, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY:Siesta Key trick-o-treat

Children trick-o-treated up and down Ocean Blvd in Siesta Key on Wednesday Oct. 31. Businesses who participated in the trick-o-treat had black and orange balloons outside.

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Leilani Cruz, 9, Jade Butler, 10, and Shayla White, 7
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 1, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Girls Inc. Trick-or-Treat

The girls of Girls Inc. had the opportunity to trick-or-treat downtown Wednesday, Oct. 31, at the City Center building.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 1, 2012
Peridia to host craft fair

The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 1, 2012
Jinkees!

Jim Laughlin surprised guests at Sunday's Fur and Feathers fundraiser at the Local Bean, when he pulled up in a decked-out 1966 Chevy Van that he transformed into the Mystery Machine from the "Scooby-Doo" cartoon series.

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Herb Lenk, Judilee Sterne and Ellen Lenk. Courtesy photo.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 1, 2012
Temple Emanu-El greets new members

Temple Emanu-El greeted new members with a wine and cheese reception before Shabbat services Friday, Oct. 26.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 1, 2012
Fresh ink

Fire Station 12 showed off a handmade sign at the 13th annual Firehouse Chili Cook-off Sunday, Oct. 28.

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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.

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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
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    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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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