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  • September 19, 2012
Haircuts for Hearts

East County mom Noemi Szilagyi is organizing a "Cuts for a Cause" event, benefiting the Larry King Cardiac Foundation, an organization that provides financial assistance to individuals who need life-saving cardiac procedures but cannot afford them.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 19, 2012
Braden River students kick off food bank efforts

Students and staff at Braden River High School are stepping up to restock the shelves at The Food Bank of Manatee.

  • East County
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Sparky is released one year and six days after she was rescued.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • September 19, 2012
Recovered hawk takes flight

After sustaining life-threatening burns Sparky's road to recovery and back to the wild is complete.

  • Longboat Key
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One of the original block houses that was built around 1915 is located in the 600 block of Broadway.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 19, 2012
Longbeach Preservation Task Force develops historic walking tour

The Longbeach Preservation Task Force developed a historic walking tour of the Village that takes strollers through the north end's historic hot spots.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Chandra Riccio took this sunset photo near Whitney Beach on Longboat Key.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 19, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Chandra Riccio took this sunset photo near Whitney Beach on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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Diane Bakan took this photo of her gardens as the sun set.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 19, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Diane Bakan took this photo of her gardens as the sun set.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 18, 2012
Obituary: George Albert Stevens

George Albert Stevens, 84, of Lexington, Mass., and Longboat Key, died Sept. 3.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 18, 2012
Obituary: Marianne Hart

Marianne Hart, 90, of Bloomington, Ill., and Longboat Key, died Sept. 16.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 18, 2012
Obituary: John Alexander Connor

John Alexander Connor, 89, of Sarasota, and formerly of Longboat Key, died Sept. 6.

  • Longboat Key
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Ted Bleecker throws his cup of crackers into the replica River Jordan during the Tashlich ceremony. Bleecker noted that the replica “River Jordan” and the ceremony was “remarkable”.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 18, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Tashlich ceremony at the Kobernick Campus

Residents gathered together around a replica of the 'River Jordan' Tuesday, Sept. 18 to observe Tashlich, a time when Jews symbolically toss away their sins prior to the new year.

  • Sarasota
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Emily Harding, No. 9, and Jacky Mogensen, No. 11, attempt to block Jen Moor’s, No. 2, spike over the net during the first of three games played Monday, Sept. 17 at Riverview High School’s Gymnasium.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 18, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: RHS v. SHS Varsity Volleyball

Sarasota High School's girls varsity volleyball team played against Riverview High School's girls varsity volleyball team Monday, Sept. 17 inside Riverview High School's Gymnasium. The Lady Rams were victorious beating the Sailors 3-0.

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Sofia Hernandez-Tome, 9th grade at Riverview High School, does the backstroke during one of her events during the swim meet Wednesday, Sept. 12.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 18, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Swim Meet at Potter Park

Sarasota High School, Riverview High School, Booker High School, Cardinal Mooney and Sarasota Christian all participated in a swim meet Wednesday, Sept. 12 at the Sarasota YMCA at Potter Park.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 18, 2012
Riverview tops rival Sarasota

The Riverview High volleyball team defeated Sarasota 25-10, 26-24, 25-15 Sept. 17.

  • Sarasota
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CYD Executive Director Karen Bogues and former Senator Lisa Carlton
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • September 17, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: CYD Leadership Breakfast

Community Youth Development hosted its annual leadership breakfast to honor local leaders Wednesday, Sept. 12. This year's honorees included former Senator, Lisa Carlton and Michael Saunders. Attendees enjoyed breakfast at the Boys and Girls Club before the honorees were recognized.

  • Sarasota
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R.J. Lodge plays with a hula-hoop.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • September 17, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Walk for the Kids

The Boys and Girls Club of Sarasota hosted a walk Saturday, Sept. 15, at Ed Smith Stadium, to raise awareness of the need for safe places for children to spend their time. The third annual walk included an appearance by the Orioles bird, and after the 3k walk, children were invited to play games on the field.

  • Sarasota
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