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The dog park now has a pavilion. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 16, 2014
Creekwood dog park reopens

The Creekwood Dog Park has reopened with more amenities after a month of construction.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Carl and Mary Burst, Marcia Hoodwin, Lisa Driscoll, Amy Warren and Erin Flynn
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • September 14, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: A Taste of Downtown

Guests gathered at Sarasota Opera Saturday, Sept. 13, for A Taste of Downtown.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Jakki Clarke, Dr. Kirstina Ordetx, Benny Ray, Jacob Shields, Michael Jenley, Mark Laneve and Mark Weeks
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • September 13, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 5th annual Hang Ten for Autism

The Compound Boardshop hosted its 5th annual Hang Ten for Autism surfing event Saturday, Sept. 13, at Siesta Key Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 12, 2014
Sarasota Christian sweeps Donahue Academy

The Sarasota Christian volleyball team defeated Donahue Academy 25-2, 25-7, 25-11 Sept. 11.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 12, 2014
ODA wins tri-meet

The Out-of-Door Academy boys and girls swim teams defeated Bayshore and St. Stephen's in a tri-meet Sept. 11, at the G.T. Bray Aquatic Center.

  • East County
  • Sports
Tena Wilson, Harry Hobson, Tom Hopkins and Mary Allyn
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • September 12, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Plymouth Harbor Wellness Center Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Guests gathered for the ribbon cutting ceremony of Plymouth Harbor's newly completed Wellness Center Friday, Sept. 12, at Plymouth Harbor on Sarasota Bay.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 12, 2014
Sailors swing past Rams

The Sarasota High boys golf team edged past Riverview 151-157 Sept. 11 on the front nine of Laurel Oak Country Club's west course.

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The Sarasota High volleyball team won its first district match of the season Sept. 9.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 11, 2014
Lady Sailors victorious in district action

The Sarasota High volleyball team beat Palmetto 25-7, 25-10, 25-17 Sept. 9.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 11, 2014
Thunder swimmers post impressive finishes

The Out-of-Door Academy girls swim team beat Venice 87-77 in a developmental dual meet Sept. 9 while the boys fell 93-71.

  • East County
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Retired New York firefighter Don O'Leary, right, watches the ceremony.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 11, 2014
Firefighters remember 9/11

Local firefighters gathered to remember first responders killed in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, as well as volunteers and those who were injured, during a ceremony at Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
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The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team improved to 2-0 in district play.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 11, 2014
Lady Thunder prevail in five sets

The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team defeated Bradenton Christian 18-25, 27-25, 25-22, 15-25, 15-12 in Class 3A-District 10 action Sept. 9.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 11, 2014
High Five Moments of the Week

The top five sports moments of the week.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 11, 2014
A climb for heroes

Joining with firemen from Central Florida, the Suncoast FOOLS firefighters gathered Saturday, at Plymouth Harbor, to pay homage to the fallen heroes of Sept. 11.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 11, 2014
Student's art gains national exposure

ART.WRITE.NOW.DC, a year-long exhibit featuring works of art and writing and hosted in the lobby of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Building in Washington, D.C., opens Sept. 19.

  • Sarasota
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ODA fourth-grader James Gelvin looks up to tennis star Roger Federer. "His style is my kind of style," Gelvin says. "He hits the ball the way I dream of hitting the ball — smooth and not flat."
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 11, 2014
Rising Star

ODA fourth-grader James Gelvin won the boys 9s doubles title at the 3rd annual Little Mo Internationals-Forest Hills Aug. 24 through Aug. 30, at the West Side Tennis Club in Forest Hills, N.Y.

  • Sarasota
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