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Glenda Kiesewetter took this sunset photo the night before Tropical Storm Isaac passed over Siesta Key.
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  • August 30, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Glenda Kiesewetter took this sunset photo the night before Tropical Storm Isaac passed over Siesta Key.

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Sarasota High junior Austin Leach spent last season playing wide receiver for the Sailors. This fall, Leach is adjusting to playing on the opposite side of the ball as a safety.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • August 30, 2012
Sarasota athlete switches from wide receiver to running back

After playing at Booker for a year, junior Austin Leach transferred to Sarasota last year. This fall, the former wide receiver is taking on a new challenge for the betterment of the team.

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Pete Gray took this sunset photo overlooking Sarasota Bay.
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  • August 30, 2012
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Pete Gray took this sunset photo overlooking Sarasota Bay.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • August 29, 2012
ODA opens season with win

The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team opened its season with a 25-12, 25-17, 24-26, 25-22 victory over Northside Christian School.

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  • August 29, 2012
Students host state FCCLA leaders

East County students recently played host to the summer council meeting of the Florida Association of Family Career and Community Leaders.

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  • August 29, 2012
Sing, sing, sing!

The Braden River High School Choir, with director Kerrie Couchois, has been invited by the Distinguished Concerts International-New York to participate in a performance of John Rutter's "The Requiem" during the DCINY concert series Memorial Day weekend in New York.

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  • August 29, 2012
Arborist completes 585-mile bike ride

Local arborist and Summerfield resident Tammy Kovar successfully completed a 585-mile bicycle ride through Oregon to raise funds for tree research.

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  • August 29, 2012
Good eats support a great cause

Want dinner to satisfy your hunger and satisfy your craving to help a local nonprofit?

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Photo courtesy of Gabriela Wagner
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  • August 29, 2012
Pinot makes a new friend

Pinot Wagner couldn't help but wag his tail in happiness when he made a new friend last week.

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Phil and Unni Kaltenbacher’s home on Lake Tashmoo in Martha’s Vineyard. The home is nestled among neighbors such as Judy Bloom, Kenneth Cole, Diane Sawyer and Mike Nichols. Photos courtesy of Rebecca Baxter
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  • Robert Plunket
  • August 29, 2012
The Vineyard Connection

Sarasota and Martha's Vineyard share similar qualities. The Vineyard attracts seasonal residents looking for a break from Florida's heat.

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Brady Elijah Wiggins
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 29, 2012
East County Births

The East County Observer would like to congratulate all the parents who celebrated recently the births of their new bundles of joy.

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Brandy Hager stocked up on as many clothes as possible. She came with her 2-year-old son, Davian Pachin, and friend Becky Phillips.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 29, 2012
The Source hosts clothing giveaway

Becky Phillips didn't waste one moment as she walked through the sanctuary of The Source Church Saturday, Aug. 25, in Bradenton.

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Deb Hossenlopp took this photo at Adventure Park in Lakewood Ranch.
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  • August 29, 2012
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Deb Hossenlopp took this photo at Adventure Park in Lakewood Ranch.

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Charles Neubauer took this photo of storm clouds rolling in over Buttonwood Harbor.
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  • August 29, 2012
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Charles Neubauer took this photo of storm clouds rolling in over Buttonwood Harbor.

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  • August 27, 2012
Sarasota graduate to be inducted into FSU Athletics Hall of Fame

Sarasota High School graduate John-Ford Griffin will be inducted into the Florida State University Athletics Hall of Fame Aug. 31.

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