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Marlies Ramsey stands between her children, Wayne Ramsey and Stefanie Hunt. Photo by Nick Friedman.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 20, 2012
Time to honor clock restorer

The city of Sarasota honored the late Carroll "Corky" Ramsey Friday, Sept. 14, for his efforts in restoring the historic clock in Five Points Park.

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Fabrizio Di Marco, right, sits with his father, Matt, sister, Arianna, and mother, Gina.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • September 20, 2012
Heart Walk to feature heart-disease survivor

At the age of 10, while walking to a neighbor's house with a group of friends, Fabrizio Di Marco realized something wasn't right. He was dizzy and tired, and he fainted on the lawn.

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Alec Zec prepares for his final season playing hockey for the Sarasota Rampage.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 20, 2012
CHARGING AHEAD: Alec Zec

Mooney senior Alec Zec begins his final season with the Sarasota Couny high school hockey team Sept. 21. This will be his fourth season with the Rampage.

  • Siesta Key
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A condominium in the Gulf and Bay Club at 5790 Midnight Pass Road has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,335 square feet of living area. It sold for $605,000. Photo by Alex Mahadevan.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 20, 2012
Gulf and Bay Club condo sells for $650,000

A condominium in Gulf and Bay Club tops all transactions in this week's real estate. James Zink, of Indianapolis, sold his Unit 302 condominium at 5790 Midnight Pass Road to Thomas and Suzanne McGee, of Kansas City, Mo., for $650,000.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 20, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Reese Vita

Cardinal Mooney sophomore Reese Vita has been playing football since he was 4 years old.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 20, 2012
JUST THE STATS

4 -  The number of touchdowns Cardinal Mooney quarterback Reese Vita threw in the Cougars' 41-7 victory over Lake Placid Sept. 14.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 20, 2012
SIDELINES

Lady Thunder win district season opener; Riverview tops rival Sarasota; Cardinal Mooney sweeps Bradenton; Lady Rams take win at runner's invitational; Sarasota tops North Port

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Lindsay Murphy took this sunset photo on Siesta Key Beach.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 20, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Lindsay Murphy took this sunset photo on Siesta Key Beach.

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Charlotte Lynn took this sunset photo near Historic Spanish Point in Osprey.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 20, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Charlotte Lynn took this sunset photo near Historic Spanish Point in Osprey.

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Jacob Spooner puts his hands up to his face as Cliff Roles tries to find the highest bidder.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Third Annual BYOBachelor Auction

The third annual BYOBachelor Auction took place Tuesday, Sept. 18 at McCurdy's Comedy Theatre with 17 bachelors up for auction plus honorary bachelor, Walt Willey.

  • Sarasota
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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 19, 2012
Saint Stephen's tops ODA in district action

The Saint Stephen's volleyball team defeated The Out-of-Door Academy 25-12, 25-17, 20-25, 25-15 in a Class 3A-District 10 match Sept. 18.

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  • September 19, 2012
Les Ciseaux staying on Circle

There's a salon on St. Armands that's up for sale, but it isn't Les Ciseaux Luxury Hair Salon and Spa.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 19, 2012
Community gets ready to shred

Grow Financial and Lakewood Ranch Town Hall have joined forces to offer a free Community Shred Day Saturday, Sept. 22.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 19, 2012
Animal Services promotes program

Manatee County Animal Services hopes to increase animal adoptions.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 19, 2012
SWAT welcomes new members

Successful Women Aligning Together (SWAT) Networking recently welcomed new and returning members during a special lunchtime meeting at the Polo Grill and Bar.

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