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Pumpkins come in all shapes and hues at patches around Sarasota.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • October 15, 2015
Pumpkin patches sprout up around Sarasota

Perfect for carving, baking and painting, pumpkins have returned for the fall season.

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A print of a photo of the Swan Bandwagon built in 1907 taken by Frederick Whitman Glasier.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 15, 2015
This week in history 10.15.15

A glimpse of the way things were from the archives.

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  • October 14, 2015
OBITUARY | Bill Gray

Bill Gray, 83, of Sarasota and formerly of Longboat Key and Nashville, Tenn., died Oct. 9.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 14, 2015
Mayor participates in walk for safety

City of Sarasota Mayor Willie Shaw experiences how to cross streets while visually impaired.

  • Sarasota
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Louis Bevilacqua
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • October 14, 2015
OBITUARY | Louis Bevilacqua

Louis Bevilacqua, 76, of Longboat Key, died Oct. 6.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 14, 2015
OBITUARY | Edward Harsche

Edward John Harsche, 76, of Longboat Key, died Oct. 9.

  • Longboat Key
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Frances Mann
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  • Kristen Herhold
  • October 14, 2015
OBITUARY | Frances Mann

Frances Rochelle Mann, 70, of Longboat Key, died Oct. 5.

  • Longboat Key
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The Rev. Vincent Carroll will retire Dec. 31.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • October 14, 2015
Rev. Carroll to retire from 50-year ministry

Longboat Island Chapel’s senior minister, the Rev. Vincent Carroll, will retire Dec. 31.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • October 14, 2015
Discover the pizza of Longboat

In what could be our cheesiest story yet, the Longboat Observer explores the island's pizza offerings.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • October 14, 2015
Longest-serving Mote volunteer says goodbye

After 35 years as a volunteer, Dave Bowman is leaving Mote Marine Aquarium.

  • Longboat Key
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Jane and Bobby Weber toast to a fun afternoon.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 10, 2015
Nathan Benderson Park serves up bacon, brews and fun

Bear, Boats & Bacon returns for the fifth year.

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Melina Prestel takes her position at the startling line.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 10, 2015
Runners finish strong with Phillippi Shores 7K

Students and families participate in Phillippi Shores Elementary 7K and 1-mile Fun Run.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • October 9, 2015
SARTQ's Key Influence exhibit opens at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts

Running through October 30, the show featured work from a dozen Sarasota member artists of the artist collective SARTQ.

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Rob Katz, Elaina Mand, Rabbi Michael Werbow, Dale Root, Denise Cotler, Joel Servetz and Emma Joels
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 9, 2015
Temple Beth Sholom gives back for the holidays

All Faiths Food Bank and Jewish Family and Children’s Services Kosher food pantry to receive food drive donations.

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Jennifer Walker submitted this photo of shore birds at sunset on Siesta Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 9, 2015
Sarasota photo contest winner: Oct. 8

Jennifer Walker submitted this photo of shore birds at sunset on Siesta Key.

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