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  • September 5, 2012
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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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Anita Cox took this photo in Lakewood Ranch.
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  • September 5, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Anita Cox took this photo in Lakewood Ranch.

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  • By Brian Gunnell
  • September 5, 2012
Bridge Bites: The Scissors Coup

This week's deal features the Scissors Coup, so-called because it cuts communications between the two defenders.

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Pat Mankes took this photo of an egret enjoying the sunset on Longboat Key.
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  • September 5, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Pat Mankes took this photo of an egret enjoying the sunset on Longboat Key.

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Strawberry filled Berliners with powdered sugar were on display at the Siesta Key Farmers Market Sunday, Sept. 1.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 4, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Farmers Market

Every Sunday since October 2008 vendors and patrons have made their way out to the Siesta Village Plaza to enjoy the Siesta Key Farmers Market.

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A crowd waits in the chapel for Mayor Atwell to deliver the proclamation.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • September 3, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Toale Brothers 100th Anniversary

Toale Brothers Funeral Home celebrated 100 years of business Friday, August 31, at its downtown location. Purchased in 1948 by George and Jack Toale, the company is in its third generation of Toale ownership. After a speech by Jason Toale, Mayor Suzanne Atwell delivered a proclamation, and guests enjoyed wine and food. 'What great neighbors to have for 100 years,' said Atwell in her speech.

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Miguel Fenix shows Alex and Spencer Schurawel how to use a thermal camera.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • September 3, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Dianne Ochiltree Book Release

Local children's author Dianne Ochiltree celebrated the release of her latest book, 'Molly, by Golly,' in style Saturday, Sept. 1. The book centers on Molly Williams, America's first female firefighter. In addition to signing copies of her book at Bookstore1Sarasota, Ochiltree posed with children and families as they explored a fire truck that was on hand.

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Sarasota Scullers men novice entry of Koehler Cameron, Fezza Blake, Yaegers Stephen, Opitz Dylan, Gordon Gray, Johnston Trevor, Sullivan Jordan, Wolf Joshua and coxwain Hawley Dylan.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 2, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota 5000 Regatta

The Sarasota Scullers held their annual Sarasota 5000 Sunday, Sept. 30 out at Blackburn Point Road. 19 teams participated in the regatta.

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The Cucci family came out in full force to honor their beloved relative, Laura Cucci, who died of breast cancer more than a decade ago.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 31, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Get Teed Off Golf Tourney

East County residents teed off against breast cancer Aug. 31, at the Legacy Golf Course, for a charity golf tournament benefiting Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.

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  • August 30, 2012
Biography channel taps local company

The Biography channel commissioned Sarasota-based InterMedia Productions to film an episode of "Mobsters."

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Bonnie and Harvey Sussman. Photo by Nick Friedman.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 30, 2012
Anniversary party is a golden one

Harvey and Bonnie Sussman celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Friday, Aug. 24, at Temple Sinai.

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  • August 30, 2012
Horses keep protestors in line

When Siesta Key residents flip on coverage of the Republican National Convention, they might see some familiar - furry - faces.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 30, 2012
It's game time at Glebe Park

Suncoast Sports Club will soon be back in action on Siesta Key at Glebe Park.

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This home at 5040 Commonwealth Drive has three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,421 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.22 million. Photo by Alex Mahadevan.
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  • Adam Hughes
  • August 30, 2012
Three-bedroom Siesta Beach home sells for $1.22 million

A home on Siesta Beach tops all transactions in this week's real estate. David Karins and Victoria Karins sold their home at 5040 Commonwealth Drive to Chad and Angela Corbin, of Sarasota, for $1.22 million.

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