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Owen Comora
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 20, 2011
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Owen Comora

Do you know the senior senior bird naturalist at Myakka River State Park, Owen Comora?

  • Sarasota
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Photo courtesy of Samantha Ramon
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 20, 2011
USF student crowned countess

Samantha Ramon, a senior criminology major at the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee, was recently crowned the 2011 Homecoming Countess.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 20, 2011
Prairie dog digs his new burrow

He's known for getting into all kinds of riffraff beneath the Bobby Jones Golf Club. But Putter the prairie dog has settled into his new digs at Sarasota Jungle Gardens and will be officially welcomed during a homecoming celebration by the gardens, Mayor Suzanne Atwell and the city of Sarasota at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 21.

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It’s an overcast, breezy day out at the Celery Fields, and Owen Comora is leaning against his SUV with a set of binoculars draped around his neck.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 20, 2011
Neighbors: Owen Comora

As the senior bird naturalist at Myakka River State Park, Owen Comora has devoted more than 4,000 volunteer hours to his passion.

  • Sarasota
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Michael Dancer, No. 17, makes his way down the field to score a touchdown for the Sarasota Sailors Friday, Oct. 14, during the homecoming game against the East Lake Eagles at Cleland Stadium. Sarasota High lost 38-52. Photo by: Rachel S. O'Hara
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 20, 2011
JUST THE STATS

75 - The percentage of Cardinal Mooney High School students who participate in at least one sport each school year.

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Courtesy Photo.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 20, 2011
Athlete of the Week: Summer Clarkson

Cardinal Mooney High School junior Summer Clarkson was among 80 riders nationally who competed in the equestrian hunter-jumper Marshall and Sterling League National Finals, in upstate New York.

  • Sarasota
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The Village's Safe Treats Halloween observance isn't just for children. File photo.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • October 20, 2011
Island Beat: Tushes slowly make progress on service station plans

The Tush family, owners of CB's Saltwater Outfitters on Stickney Point Road, slowly are making progress on their plans for the former BP station just to the west of their store.

  • Siesta Key
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The Rev. Dean Taylor is an accomplished cellist who already has performed during one St. Boniface service. Rachel O'Hara
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • October 20, 2011
Neighbors: A focus on faith and fun

When the Rev. Dean Taylor arrived this month at St. Boniface Episcopal Church, he told the staff, 'This is your year to do bold and adventurous experiments, because the stakes are so low.'

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Robin Draper submitted this photo of a couple on a sunset stroll along the Siesta Public Beach.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 20, 2011
Weekly Winner: 'Some Enchanted Evening'

Robin Draper submitted this photo of a couple on a sunset stroll along the Siesta Public Beach.

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Outgoing President Gary MacDonald passes the gavel to Rose Marie Tamundy-Casanova. Courtesy photos.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • October 20, 2011
'Mighty' Kiwanians recognize outstanding club members

The 'Mighty' Siesta Key Kiwanis Club has named Carolyn Kofler its Kiwanian of the Year 'for unwavering support and dedication' to the club and the community.

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This Harmony home, which has six bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,637 feet of living area, sold for $870,000. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 20, 2011
Harmony home tops all sales at $870,000

A home in Harmony tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Fred Pflaum, Sarasota, sold his home at 4919 Primrose Path to Scott Wenk, Sarasota, for $870,000.

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Garden Club members Jane Boehme and Celia Edmundson
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 19, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Garden Club Fundraiser

One hundred and twelve people enjoyed lots of wind with their wine at the Longboat Key Garden Club wine tasting fundraiser at Harry's Continental Kitchen. But that didn't stop the group from raising $465 on Wednesday, Oct. 19. Harry's Continental Kitchens supported the event with food and appetizers, and Howie Banfield provided entertainment.

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Andy Youngs and Gail Buermann preview the St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church Christmas Bazaar, which will take place on Nov. 19.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 19, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Christmas in October

Andy Youngs and Gail Buermann preview the St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church Christmas Bazaar, which will take place on Nov. 19.

  • Longboat Key
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The group raised $1,605 for cancer research.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 19, 2011
Cardinal Mooney students raise funds

Students from Cardinal Mooney High School's Key Club gathered Oct. 1 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's annual Light The Night Walk at Ken Thompson Park in Sarasota.

  • East County
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Helen Bradshaw and Jane Howard-Jasper
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 19, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: ECW Lunch

The All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church Women got together for its monthly meeting. Guest speaker and nutritionist Rebecca Kloss taught the women in attendance about how to read a food label. She calls her speech 'How the Heck Can I Tell if This is Good for Me?' She suggests cutting out processed foods and go back to eating fresh. Hopefully, the luncheon following the lecture was according to her nutritional guides.

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