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Peter Berkery submitted this sunset photo, taken on Anna Maria Island.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 22, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

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Longboat Key Garden Club members snacked on some pumpkin pie during a break at the monthly meeting Tuesday, Oct. 21.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 21, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Garden Club

The Longboat Key Garden Club met for its monthly meeting Tuesday, Oct. 21 at the Windward Bay Condo Clubhouse.

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    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 21, 2014
Bayfront Park fountain closes early for season

The Steigerwaldt-Jockey Children's Fountain in Bayfront Park closed 13 days earlier than anticipated for the winter season.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 21, 2014
All Faiths Food Bank summer campaign serves 15,000 children

The results are in for the All Faiths Food Bank Campaign Against Summer Hunger.

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Graci McGillicuddy was presented with a $50,000 check from Tampa Bay Lightning owner Jeff Vinik and player Victor Hedman. Photo courtesy Tampa Bay Lightning Community Heroes program.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 20, 2014
Tampa Bay Lightning honors Graci McGillicuddy

McGillicuddy received the Lightning Community Hero of the Year award at the Oct. 11 hockey game.

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The “Sisterhood Rockettes” performed a skit for the luncheon. Diane Browne, Barbara Gerber, Sylvia Gross, Renee Gold, Sabrina Silverberg, Suzan Brodsky, Alice Cotman and Linda Weiss.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 19, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Emanu-El Sisterhood Luncheon

The Sisterhood of Temple Emanu-El held a membership luncheon Sunday afternoon.

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Members of the Bird Key Yacht Club Paul and Jane Cockrel with Carlene and Bob Baime attend a beach barbecue on Saturday evening.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 19, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: BKYC Lido Beach BBQ

Members of the Bird Key Yacht Club made the trip to Ted Sperling Park on South Lido Beach for a beach barbecue on Saturday night.

  • Longboat Key
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A crowd gathers to support Shea Dotson as she finishes her workout for the competition.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 19, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: RFS Festivus Games

Real Fitness Sarasota hosted the Festivus Games a CrossFit competition on Saturday. The competition was only open to novice and intermediate level athletes.

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Destiny Goggins with Sherrisa, Jordan and Lazaro Sauchay and Dianna Burchett and Justina Welch walk with Steps for Steph.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 18, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

Thousands of pink-and-white clad walkers rallied in the fight against breast cancer Oct. 18, during the annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event at the Sarasota Polo Club.

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The Sarasota High School marching band takes the field during halftime for the Homecoming game.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 18, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: SHS Homecoming Game

Fans and alumni of Sarasota High School cheered on the sailors during the Friday night Homecoming game against the North Port Bobcats.

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Divers carved pumpkins underwater in the shark tank at the Mote Night of Fish, Fun and Fright.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 18, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Mote Night of Fish, Fun and Fright

The Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium welcomed trick-or-treaters for a Night of Fish, Fun and Fright on Friday night.

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Esther Sabater, of Settimi's Gelato
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 17, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Taste of St. Armands

More than 15 restaurants on St. Armands Circle offered samplings of their most popular recipes Oct. 17, at the fifth annual Taste of St. Armands. Vendors had the chance to please nearly any palate, with foods ranging from continental cuisine to Italian, Irish, Spanish and Cuban flavors. Proceeds from Taste of St. Armands will benefit All Faiths Food Bank.

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Cardinal Mooney running back Jaz Mongeon scored on runs of 30 and 39 yards.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 17, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Cardinal Mooney at ODA

The Cardinal Mooney High football team cruised to a 64-0 victory over rival The Out-of-Door Academy in its Class 3A-District 10 opener Oct. 17. With the win, the Cougars earned a berth in the playoffs. Cardinal Mooney will look to defend its district title Oct. 31 versus Bishop Verot.

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Executive Director, Doug Staley welcomes guest to the Child Protection Center for the Pillar of Hope Tasting and Awareness open house.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 16, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Child Protection Center Pillar of Hope open house

The Child Protection Center opened its doors to members of the community Thursday night for the Pillar of Hope Tasting and Awareness open house.

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Officials estimated 100,000 consumers would visit the mall its opening day, Oct. 16.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 16, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: The Mall at UTC's first shoppers

Men, women and children of all ages gathered Oct. 16 to see East County's newest shopping force - The Mall at University Town Center.

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