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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • September 18, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Church of the Redeemer Celebrates 400th Anniversary of The King James' Bible

PHOTO GALLERY: Church of the Redeemer Celebrates 400th Anniversary of The King James' Bible

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Michelle Stauffer helps Molly Pyrott, 7, during the Hang Ten for Autism surf event Saturday, Sept. 17, at the Siesta Key Public Beach.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 17, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Hang Ten for Autism

The second annual Hang Ten for Autism surf event included 80 special-needs kids, along with their siblings and parents, and 112 volunteers who participated Saturday, Sept. 17, at the Siesta Key Public Beach.

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A few people held the banner and led the Walk for the Kids Saturday, Sept. 18, at the Lee Wetherington Boys and Girls Club.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 17, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: 2nd Annual Walk for the Kids

The Boys and Girls Club held their 2nd Annual Walk for the Kids and Day for Kids Saturday, Sept. 18, at the Lee Wetherington Boys and Girls Club.

  • Sarasota
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Alexandria Anderson-Whitteaker and Tatiana Connelly served the potluck dinner and lemonade with their two scout leaders.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • September 17, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Bee Ridge Lutheran Church Holds a Potluck Fundraiser

PHOTO GALLERY: Bee Ridge Lutheran Church Holds a Potluck Fundraiser

  • Sarasota
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Haley Moore, with her parents Mitch and Stephanie, held a lemonade stand.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 17, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: 5K Walk and Roll

Friends and relatives of Mitch and Stephanie Moore sported their tennis shoes and headed out to King Family Farm Sept. 17 for the 5K Walk and Roll. The event raised money to help Mitch Moore travel to Panama for stem cell therapy. He lost the use of his legs 12 years ago in a traffic accident.

  • East County
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Mara Falahee, Ava Knig and Sammi Jo Gaeta
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • September 16, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Senior-Kindergarten Picnic

Out-of-Door Academy seniors traveled from Lakewood Ranch to ODA's Siesta Key campus Friday to meet up with their kindergarten buddies for a splendid picnic.

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A large crowd came out for the final Friday Fest of the season Friday, Sept. 16, at the Van Wezel.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 16, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Final Friday Fest

The summer's final Friday Fest on the Bay happened Friday, Sept. 16, at the Van Wezel. The final band of the summer concert series was Bird Street Players, a combination of funk, soul and reggae.

  • Sarasota
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People go through the buffet put together by Word of Mouth catering Friday, Sept. 16, for the Ballet and Buffet event at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 16, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Ballet and Buffet

Designing Women hosted Ballet and Buffet with the Sarasota Ballet and the Suzanne Farrell Ballet Friday, Sept. 16, at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.

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Jessica Smith says she knew from the moment she saw Elijah's photo that he was meant to be her son.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 16, 2011
Photos of the Week

A selection of the best photos from all Observers this week.

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The new Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian, facility is in the final phases of construction.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 16, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Almost home

Construction continues on the new Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian, at 6400 Gulf of Mexico Drive. The new facility could be completed by October.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Constitution Day is a federal holiday that recognizes the ratification of the U.S. Constitution. It is observed Sept. 17. The holiday was created in 2004.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 16, 2011
LECOM celebrates Constitution Day

Attorney Mary Kawk spoke at a special event today.

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Greenbrook residents Bernie and Mark Becker
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 16, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Progressive Dinner

Lakewood Ranch residents tasted a world of flavors from the comforts of Lakewood Ranch Main Street Sept. 15 during the "Around the World" Progressive Dinner. Guests started with sushi at Saijo Sushi & Japanese Restaurant before tasting Mexican, Scottish, American and French cuisine.

  • East County
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People love to get up and dance to the musicians at Friday Fest on the Bay.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 16, 2011
Weekend Best Bet: Friday Fest on the Bay

The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall's final Friday Fest on the Bay will be happening tonight and will feature musical guests Big Night Out.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sgt. Scott Osborne has won medals since 2002 in the Florida Police & Fire Games
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • September 15, 2011
Five Things You Didn't Know About: Sgt. Scott Osborne

Enjoy this week's edition of Five Things with Sgt. Scott Osborne

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Karen Abraham holds her ice cream cone of Big Olaf's vanilla with brownies and a caramel swirl.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 15, 2011
Photo of the Day: Cool Scoop

After a morning at the beach, what is the best way to cool down? Have some ice cream!

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
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