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As customers made their way into the store they were given a lei and a shopping cart.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Opening Day at Trader Joe's

Hundreds of people lined up outside of Trader Joe's Friday, Sept. 7 to be part of the opening day celebration of the new store. People traveled from all over to stock up on some of their favorite Trader Joe's items including Joe's O's and Charles Shaw wine.

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Teresa Tyrrell, Vicki Vega, Heather Kasten and Robin Parsons pose with the Broken Egg's mascot, Eggwina.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Fourth annual East meets West Expo

Hundreds of people attended the fourth annual East meets West Expo Wednesday, Sept. 5, at Sarasota Municipal Auditorium.

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Russ Hartvigsen
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 6, 2012
Our Town 9.06.12

World War II vet receives new ride; Sarasota Observer announces changes

  • Sarasota
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Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Matt Binkley
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 6, 2012
Our Town: Deputy Binkley takes the field

Our Town: Deputy Binkley takes the field

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 6, 2012
Our Town: The hunt is on for the giant tuna

Our Town: The hunt is on for the giant tuna

  • Siesta Key
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Riverview High junior Mason Fox started playing golf 13 years ago. Now the 16-year-old has his sights set on becoming a professional golfer.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 6, 2012
Teeing Off

Riverview High junior Mason Fox shot a 36 to take top honors last month against Cardinal Mooney and Venice.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 6, 2012
Sports Briefs 9.06.12

Riverview swings past Cardinal Mooney; Coach inducted into Hall of Fame; Weekend Recap

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Hunter DeWitt
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • September 6, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Hunter DeWitt

Fresh on the heels of Sarasota High School's 51-6 victory Friday, Aug. 31 over Booker High School senior quarterback Hunter DeWitt, reflects on the game and looks forward to his final season as a Sailor.

  • Sarasota
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Sarasota High School cornerback Quincy Battie, right, rushes after a turnover from Booker High School's offense in the first regular season game Friday, Aug. 31. The Sailors bested the Tornadoes 51-6.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 6, 2012
Sports photos of the week

Sarasota High Sailors beat the Braden River Tornadoes 51-6 Friday, Aug. 31.

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Unit A - 524 at 524 Beach Road has two bedrooms, two baths and 980 square feet of living area. It sold for $535,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 6, 2012
Three-bedroom home in Siesta Properties tops transactions

The following residential real-estate transactions took place between Aug. 20 and Aug. 24.

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Deborah McKinlay took this sunset photo off Fruitville Road in Sarasota.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 6, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Deborah McKinlay took this sunset photo off Fruitville Road in Sarasota.

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Jack Wassiliauskas took this sunset photo on the north end of Siesta Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 6, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Jack Wassiliauskas took this sunset photo on the north end of Siesta Key.

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Nicholas and Christian Hughes
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 5, 2012
Our Town 9.06.12

Our Town 9.06.12

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Kids Supergym in Lakewood Ranch celebrated its 10th anniversary Sept. 3.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 5, 2012
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  • East County
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Anita Cox took this photo in Lakewood Ranch.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 5, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Anita Cox took this photo in Lakewood Ranch.

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