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Rae Claire Johnson and Rhana Bazzini start walking Monday morning.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 13, 2014
Sarasota woman starts trek to Tallahassee

With less than a month until Election Day, Rhana Bazzini has decided she's had enough with current campaign financing.

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Jim Redborn, 65, of Longboat Key, died Sept. 9.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 12, 2014
James Redborn

1948 - 2013

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Part of Osprey Ave. was closed off Saturday for the 15th Annual Firehouse Chili Cook hosted by Morton’s Gourmet Market.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 12, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 15th Annual Firehouse Chili Cook Off

Some liked it hot for the 15th Annual Firehouse Chili Cook Off on Saturday afternoon hosted by Morton's Gourmet Market.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Treigh Wilkes tests his skills in the keg stack competition.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 12, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Oktoberfest

Guests of the Oktoberfest event Oct. 11, at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing, enjoyed German beer, food, music and games.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Local bands had the opportunity to compete for the chance to donate to their favorite cause at Rock for a Cause.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 12, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Rock for a Cause

Families and fans enjoyed a night of music and fun at Rock for a Cause Saturday evening.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
64 teams of walkers attended the Walk to End Alzheimer’s Saturday morning.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 12, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Walk to End Alzheimer's

J.D. Hamel Park was covered in purple for the Sarasota Walk to End Alzheimer's Saturday morning with more than 400 walkers estimated to be in attendance.

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Jimmy Scott Jr., Dave Perkowski and Rich Schineller
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • October 11, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: SUP Sarasota's stand up paddleboard competition

On Oct. 11, SUP Sarasota hosted the final races of its second annual race series at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Destiny Bonner runs the Phillippi Shores 7K Run Saturday morning.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 11, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Phillippi Shores Elementary 7K Run

Local runners came out for the Phillippi Shores Elementary 7K Run and 1 Mile Fun Run Saturday morning.

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Meredith Carroll, Abbi Geiger and Lilly Irelan made sure to bring their favorite stuffed animals for the sleepover at Selby Library.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 11, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Scout About the Library

Girl scouts of Gulfcoast Florida had the Selby Public Library all to themselves Friday evening for the Scout About the Library event.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Members of the Cardinal Mooney swim team helped serve guests at the Homecoming Fish Fry.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 11, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Cardinal Mooney Homecoming Fish Fry

Cardinal Mooney High School students, families and alumni were invited to the Homecoming Friday Fish Fry and Tailgating event Friday evening.

  • Sarasota
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Honorees Ed Miracle, Margy Rich, Ron Johnson, Anne Abgott and Al Hixon
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • October 11, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: AGELESS CREATIVITY honors six local artists

The sixth annual AGELESS CREATIVITY awards and exhibition on Oct. 10 honored a diverse group of accomplished artists: watercolorist Anne Abgott, jeweler Ed Brickman, musician Al Hixon, photographer Ron Johnson, sculptor and painter Ed Miracle and painter Margy Rich.

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Cardinal Mooney tight end Mitch Arimura caught a 13-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter of the Cougars 49-7 victory over St. Pete Catholic.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Cardinal Mooney vs. St. Pete Catholic

The Cardinal Mooney football team improved to 5-1 with a 49-7 victory over St. Pete Catholic in non-distirct action tonight. Quarterback Reese Vita threw a pair of touchdown passes to Mitch Arimura (13 yards) and Sean Morris (34 yards). Vita also broke the all-time passing mark of 3,375 yards set back in 2001. Jaz Mongeon rushed for a pair of touchdowns on runs of 11 and 50 yards. Bryce Williams scored on a 1-yard run and Sam Leonard scored on a 3-yard carry. Backup quarterback Jake Jessup threw his first varsity touchdown on a 10-yard pass to Tristan Hillerich. Cardinal Mooney opens its district season next Friday at rival ODA.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 10, 2014
Macy's to host charity shopping event

Macy's, located at The Mall at University Town Center, will host a charity shopping event from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Oct. 11.

  • East County
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Cardinal Mooney sophomore Carolina Morales leads off the 200-yard individual medley.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY Sarasota County Swim Championships

The Riverview, Sarasota, Booker, Sarasota Christian, ODA and Cardinal Mooney swim teams hit the pool for the annual Sarasota County Championships Oct. 8, at the Selby Aquatic Center.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Sara Salanowski, Anakin Brooks and Keota Holroyd sport their favorite superheroes on their t-shirts.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 9, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: SPHS Superhero Day

Suncoast Polytechnical High School students donned their capes and masks for 'Superhero day' on Thursday.

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