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"A stuffed turtle became a metaphor for my trip," J.W. Frye said. "There's a quote that goes 'Behold the turtle — he only makes progress when he sticks his neck out."
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 6, 2011
Biker hits the road for fundraiser

Having just returned from biking across the country for hospice, J.W. Frye will host 'Sarasota Celebrates Volunteers' Sunday, Oct. 16, at Payne Park Auditorium.

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Courtney Berger at the collegiate FIRA Regatta held in April at Benderson Park. Courtesy photos.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 6, 2011
Former Sarasota Crew member rescues fellow rower

Courtney Berger is the first NSU athlete to receive the national sportsmanship award.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Trigga is 4 years old and needs a good home.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 6, 2011
Sarasota Animal Services sees increased adoption need

Sarasota County Animal Services won't turn away any animals that are dropped off at its facility on Bee Ridge Road.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Riverview High School and Sarasota High School classes of 1966 will host a mini reunion from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at The Sarasota Sahib Shrine Temple, 600 N. Beneva Road.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 6, 2011
A dedication of historical significance

The Sarasota County Historical Commission recognized Riverview High School with the dedication of a marker that explains the historical significance of the original school, which opened in 1958 and was designed by architect Paul Rudolph.

  • Siesta Key
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Ava Csiszar’s free beach yoga classes have been drawing steady participation on Siesta Key Public Beach. File photo.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • October 6, 2011
Island Beat: Season brings a number of fundraisers back to the Key

Benny Kimsey's bluegrass picnics are back.

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Kevin Cooper, 30, says he finds nonprofit work inspiring. Photo by Rachel Brown Hackney.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • October 6, 2011
Neighbors: A man for all members

Ohio native Kevin Cooper focuses on service to members and the community as executive director of the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce.

  • Siesta Key
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This home at 313 Canal Road, which has two bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 1,918 square feet of living area, sold for $410,000. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 6, 2011
Riegels Landing home tops this week's sales at $505,600

A home in Riegels Landing tops transactions in this week's real estate. Cosimo and Concetta Tripoli, Sarasota, sold their home at 1254 Riegels Landing Drive to Joseph and Alison Rini, Sarasota, for $505,600.

  • Siesta Key
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Mitch Garber took this sunset photo in July, on Siesta Beach.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 6, 2011
Weekly Weather: All Aglow

Mitch Garber took this sunset photo in July, on Siesta Beach.

  • Siesta Key
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Maria Lutz, Tracy Henderson, Rebecca Blitz and Penny Shuff. Chefs Phil Mancini and Tommy Klauber led the way and prepared each course before turning over the reins — and pots, pans and kitchen utensils — to the attendees.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 6, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Martha's gets a taste of Italy at interactive dinner

The Taste of Italy Interactive Dinner held for St. Martha's Catholic School drew 150 eager participants to the event Saturday, Sept. 24, at Michael's On East.

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Jim Butler founded Paradise Homes in 2003. The company has since become one of the fastest-growing homebuilders in the Sarasota-Bradenton market. Photo by Mark Wemple.
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • October 6, 2011
Homebuilder in Paradise

Jim Butler rarely hesitates to invest money - a lot of money - in his entrepreneurial ventures. His latest stake, homebuilding, has been a winner.

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Peter Monaghan submitted this sunset photo, taken in Island Park near downtown Sarasota.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 6, 2011
Weekly Winner: A Walk in the Park

Peter Monaghan submitted this sunset photo, taken in Island Park near downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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Tyler Kaisi, Maya Kaisi, Nick Slimick and Sierra Pittman.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 6, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Festival sARTee Kick Off

Festival sARTee's kick-off hosted by Longboat Key Center for the Arts, a Division of Ringling College of Art and Design featured Inspired Journeys containing two exhibits, "Fresh Paints" and "Provocative Petticoats," and a performance by the Sailor Circus on Thursday, Oct. 6.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 5, 2011
Tickets on sale for gourmet party

Tickets are now on sale for the Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party (formerly called the St. Jude Gourmet Luncheon), which takes place Saturday, Nov. 19, at the Longboat Key Club and Resort's Islandside golf course driving range.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 5, 2011
Aging in Paradise has new website

The Aging in Paradise center at the Longboat Island Chapel now has a new website: aginginparadise.org.

  • Longboat Key
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Ally Kukanza helps Mote scientists release rescued hatchlings back into the Gulf of Mexico. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 5, 2011
Selfless birthday wish for the turtles

Allison Kukanza opted out of birthday presents for her ninth birthday earlier this month; instead, she asked that donations be made to Mote's Sea Turtle Hatchling Hospital, which her family donated to Mote.

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