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The Safe Place And Rape Crisis Center (SPARCC) hosted community leaders for the 2nd Annual Men of Courage Breakfast at the Field Club Wednesday morning.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 22, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY:SPARCC hosts Men of Courage

The Safe Place And Rape Crisis Center (SPARCC) hosted community leaders for the 2nd annual Men of Courage Breakfast Wednesday, Oct. 22, at the Field Club.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Incarnation Middle School volleyball team recently won its division championship.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 22, 2014
Incarnation completes perfect season

The Incarnation Middle School varsity volleyball team went undefeated, finishing the season with an 11-0 record to win the division championship.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 22, 2014
On the calendar

It's time for feasting on candy and family fun.

  • East County
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Hatmaker, left
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 22, 2014
In memoriam

Merchants on Lakewood Ranch Main Street continue to mourn the surprising loss of fellow business owner Rebekah Hatmaker, co-owner of Serendipity Boutique.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 22, 2014
Diamond delight

Ticket sales for the Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch's first Uncorked food-and-wine pairing fundraiser have begun, and so has a chance to win a one-karat diamond.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 22, 2014
It's Read Everywhere

Voting is now open for the 2014 'It's Read Everywhere' contest. Visit YourObserver.com/itsreadeverywhere to vote for your favorite entries once per day through Oct. 31. One winner will receive two travel certificates, good for travel from SRQ Airport.

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  • October 22, 2014
Obituary: Robert Lee 'Bob' Richardson

Robert Lee 'Bob' Richardson, 74, of Longboat Key, died Oct. 12.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 22, 2014
Obituary: James Murray Hildreth

James Murray Hildreth, 71, of Murrells Inlet, S.C., and Longboat Key, died Oct. 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 22, 2014
Obituary: James Francis Hanrahan

James Francis Hanrahan, 80, of Sarasota, died Oct. 14.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 22, 2014
Obituary: Ruth Curran

Ruth Curran, 85, of Longboat Key and formerly of Cincinnati, died Oct. 8.

  • Longboat Key
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Photo by Caleb Motsinger
  • By Caleb Motsinger
  • October 22, 2014
YOUR NEIGHBOR | Nick Kovalakides

On Wednesday afternoons he's the friendly face behind the front desk at the Senior Friendship Centers in Sarasota.

  • Longboat Key
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Photo by Amanda Morales
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 22, 2014
Happy birthday, Edith!

On Monday, long-time Sarasota resident Edith Barr Dunn blew out the candles for her 94th birthday.

  • Longboat Key
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courtesy photo
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 22, 2014
Donte's Den names top dog

We're sure the Walters family of Longboat Key thinks of its dog, Buck, as quite the golden boy.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Robin Hartill
  • October 22, 2014
Dawson's two cents made sense for many

Former Commissioner Bob Dawson died Oct. 18. He was 71.

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Lakewood Ranch resident William Marrone submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 22, 2014
Weather: East County

Visit YourObserver.com to submit your local weather photos. Each weekly winner will be entered into a monthly drawing for a $25 gift card. One grand prize winner will receive a $5,000 flooring makeover.*

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