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Susan DeVictor captured this shot of a black skimmer bringing a fish to its nesting site at Lido Beach.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 1, 2016
Sarasota weather page photo: Sept. 1

Susan DeVictor captured this shot of a black skimmer bringing a fish to its nesting site at Lido Beach.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 1, 2016
Mira Mar Beach home sells for $3 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between August 15 and August 19.

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Courtesy photo. Christina Via-Reque as a Boba Fett.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • September 1, 2016
Car-directing force strong at St. Martha

St. Martha Catholic School directs traffic with intergalactic flair and "Star Wars" costumes.

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Evan Berman with the second place trophy from the Bridge Base Online Youth Swiss Teams division of the North American Contract Bridge tournament.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • September 1, 2016
Cardinal Mooney senior finds success in card game bridge

Evan Berman, a senior at Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School, talks about what fuels his interest in the card game of bridge.

  • Sarasota
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File photo. The Standing With Our Fallen a 9/11 Fifteen Year Commemoration will take place at Patriot Plaza.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 1, 2016
Service will remember lives lost on 9/11

A 15-year commemoration will allow attendees to adopt a fallen victim of the attack.

  • Sarasota
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Courtesy photo. Returned Peace Corps Volunteers of Gulf Coast of Florida members Phil Yoder, Jule Doran and Jan Mazer after helping rebuild the reading garden at the North Sarasota Public Library.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • September 1, 2016
Returned Peace Corps volunteers continue service at home

Years after serving abroad, Peace Corps volunteers work on projects throughout Sarasota.

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File photo. Natalie Gavrielov during the Sarasota Sailing Squadron's 69th annual Labor Day Regatta.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 1, 2016
Sarasota Calendar 9.1.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Sept. 1.

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Photo courtesy of Lou Newman
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 31, 2016
Lido black skimmer colony thrives, despite Colin

The storm washed away all their nests, but the skimmer carried on with a high populating season.

  • Longboat Key
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File photo
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  • Katie Johns
  • August 31, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

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The Romeo y Julieta crepe at La Creperie is $10.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 31, 2016
Eat around the world in St. Armands

From Italian to Irish, the Longboat Observer puts five of St. Armands Circle's international flavors to a taste test.

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Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 31, 2016
Community Harvest celebrates 19 years

Since the first Community Harvest, Columbia has donated $1.8 million to charitable organizations.

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Courtesy photo. Puppies from Acadiana Animal Aid in Louisiana have been transferred to the Humane Society of Sarasota County.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • August 30, 2016
Humane Society takes in dogs from Louisiana floods

A total of 30 dogs have been taken in by the Humane Society of Sarasota County to help shelter partners in Louisiana cope with the floods.

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Authorities captured the suspect today.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 30, 2016
Bradenton stabbing suspect arrested

Authorities arrested Hugo Orona for stabbing his roommate.

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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • August 27, 2016
Bird Key Yacht Club celebrates being "Here All Year"

Bird Key Yacht Club celebrated the end of it's three-week closure with a party for those that are "Here All Year."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 26, 2016
GreyHawk youth dance the night away at social event.

Glitter tattos, karaoke highlight of event.

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