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Allyx Young took this photo of a couple enjoying the sunset in Sarasota.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 11, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Allyx Young took this photo of a couple enjoying the sunset in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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Kathy Roche and Karen Martin chit-chat with one another Monday, Oct. 8, during the welcome back luncheon for the Women’s Guild at St. Michael the Archangel.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 10, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Michael Women's Guild welcome back luncheon

The Women's Guild at St. Michael the Archangel held a welcome back luncheon for their first meeting since the end of season Monday, Oct. 8, in the Parish Hall at St. Michael the Archangel. The new board was introduced by President Lynda Fischer and food was provided by Walker's Catering.

  • Siesta Key
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Ken Shi, 17, of Sarasota Christian, putts while David Gao, 13, of St. Stephen’s, and Stephen Waskom, 16, of Sarasota Military Academy, look on Tuesday, Oct. 9, at the Bent Tree Country Club.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 10, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Golf match at Bent Tree Country Club

Sarasota Christian, Sarasota Military Academy and St. Stephen's played one another in a golf match Tuesday, Oct. 9, out at Bent Tree County Club.

  • Sarasota
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Tatjana Goetz and Gerb Kuecken head out on a guided kayak tour with iKayak Sarasota Monday, Oct. 8, at Ted Sterling Park on South Lido.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 10, 2012
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Lido Leisure

Tatjana Goetz and Gerb Kuecken head out on a guided kayak tour with iKayak Sarasota Monday, Oct. 8, at Ted Sterling Park on South Lido.

  • Longboat Key
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Roger Pettingell with David Lethco and Clancy
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 10, 2012
Grads get two paws up

Southeastern Guide Dog (SEGD) board member Roger Pettingell, a Bird Key resident and Longboat Key Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate broker associate, recently attended SEGD's 213th class graduation at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Center.

  • Longboat Key
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Michael Welly and Lynn Weddington in Bellagio, Italy. Courtesy photo.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 10, 2012
Weddington and Welly tie the knot

"Auguri per il vostro matrimony!" That's Italian for: "Congratulations on your wedding!"

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 10, 2012
Students qualify for scholarships

Four Manatee County high school students have been named semifinalists in the 2013 National Merit Scholarship Program.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 10, 2012
Golf outing to raise funds for brain trauma

East County mom Betsy Krutzig will swing big this weekend by hosting her first charity golf tournament.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 10, 2012
Salon rounds up ponytails

Boutique Out East will hold its second Ponytail Roundup Saturday, Oct. 13.

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Courtesy photo.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 10, 2012
Bashaw stride for cancer research

Bashaw Elementary School students Sept. 14 and Sept. 21 raised $225 for the school's team, The Can Do Core Crew, that will be participating in the American Cancer Society's Making Strides for Breast Cancer Walk.

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Rusty Chinnis and the birthday girl, Virginia Sanders. Courtesy of Rusty Chinnis.
  • By Rusty Chinnis
  • October 10, 2012
Sanders celebrates birthday with friends

Virginia Sanders has been a vocal advocate of the environment for more than three decades.

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Robert Randall took this photo of a double rainbow over Jeffery D. Young Bridge.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 10, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Robert Randall took this photo of a double rainbow over Jeffery D. Young Bridge.

  • East County
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    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • October 10, 2012
Aerobic Grandma: News you can use: Beware of the chair

A recent study published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise says that even minor bouts of physical activity can improve cardiorespiratory fitness.

  • Longboat Key
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Senior Haley Preininger has been an integral part of ODA volleyball team’s success this season. Now she hopes to lead the Lady Thunder to its first district title since 2007.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 10, 2012
All Heart: Haley Preininger

The Out-of-Door Academy team-and-floor captain Haley Preininger has learned individual accolades only carry you so far. The senior setter hopes the Lady Thunder's newfound toughness will carry them to a district championship.

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  • October 10, 2012
Obituary: John Roche

John Roche, 82, formerly of Longboat Key, died Sept. 29.

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