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  • November 13, 2014
Work of Art

Sarasota's art community suffered a loss Nov. 7 with the death of local gallery owner Allyn Gallup.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 13, 2014
High Five Moments of the Week

The top five sports moments of the week.

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Booker running back Spencer Carter scored the Tornadoes’ final touchdown on a 28-yard run in the fourth quarter.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 13, 2014
Football Friday

The Observer recaps the week in football.

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  • November 13, 2014
Sidelines

Sarasota girls win regional crown; Rams dominate in the pool at championships; Riverview cross-country teams headed to state meet

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Aaron Puebla submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Key.
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  • November 13, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

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Michael Gibson surprised his mom, Kristina Gibson, and dad, not pictured, as they disembarked in Hong Kong on one of their stops on a Queen Mary 2 world cruise. They read their Observer while overlooking the Central District of Hong Kong from Kowloon.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • November 12, 2014
This year's "It's Read Everywhere" contest winners are ...

We took some incredible journeys across seven continents during the 2014 'It's Read Everywhere' contest.

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Licensed mental health counselor Liz Cupo facilitates Transitions Support Group meetings.
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 12, 2014
Two groups help members with life's challenges

Two Key churches house weekly support groups for full-time and seasonal Longboaters.

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Art Tankersley submitted this sunset photo, taken on Longboat Key.
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  • November 12, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

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Phill Phelan proposes to Kailee Burgess after a flash mob dance routine to Brad Paisley’s "Wrapped Around." Photos by Amanda Sebastiano
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 12, 2014
Boyfriend orchestrates unique spin on proposal

A flash mob turns into a marriage proposal that surprised the audience and newly engaged Kailee Burgess.

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Tom Frost is CEO of Lakewood Ranch-based Datum, an IT firm that supports more than 145,000 employees for clients nationwide. Photo by Lori Sax
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  • Mark Gordon
  • November 12, 2014
Another Gear

Lakewood Ranch-based Datum Corp., which lays cable and fiber optic lines, is expanding company-wide.

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Bradenton resident Rosemary Seto submitted this sunset photo, taken near the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall in Sarasota.
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  • November 12, 2014
Weather: East County

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  • November 12, 2014
Prime for slime

It's slime time!

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  • November 12, 2014
Shark bait

Summerfield's Michelle Clinton isn't afraid to pry open the jaws of a great white shark.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 12, 2014
Shoe box sensation

It's not too early to trade in your box of shoes - or rather the box for your shoes - for the area's elderly.

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Diane, Eliza and Terry Gans. Courtesy photo
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 12, 2014
Gans family grows

Longboat Key Commissioner Terry Gans and his wife, Diane, recently welcomed a new granddaughter into the world.

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