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Dr. Nik Gapeto operates Uncle Howie the elephant.
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  • November 19, 2014
World on a string

The exchange of goods and chatter are the usual soundtrack for the Saturday morning Downtown Farmers Market on Orange Avenue.

  • Sarasota
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Kate Thomas reads stories to children.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 19, 2014
Read all about it

Bookstores across the state celebrated Florida Bookstore Day Saturday. Bookstore1 held an all-ages literary party and read-a-thon for customers and members of the community.

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Center Madison Pack played in all 31 games for Sarasota last season as a freshman. File photos
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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 19, 2014
Family atmosphere

The Sarasota High girls basketball team, which reached the Class 7A state semifinals last season, returned to the court last week after a summer break.

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  • November 19, 2014
High Five Moments of the Week

The top five sports moments of the week.

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TOUR GUIDE. Mary Puleo peruses the Observer while awaiting a tour boat ride in the Hong Kong harbor.
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  • November 19, 2014
It's Read Everywhere

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Christina Bowman, Danny Bilyeu and 1st Sgt. Brian Krcelic
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  • November 19, 2014
School board

St. Martha celebrates the Greatest Generation; Sunsets to Saris to be pinnacle evening; Sarasota Military Academy salutes our veterans; Out-of-door Students sing songs of service

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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 19, 2014
Sidelines

Cougars advance to regional finals; Sailors, Rams close out seasons at state meet; ODA blanks Bradenton Christian in opener

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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 19, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

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Cardinal Mooney senior defender Carolina Krupa, pictured with her parents, Paula and Ron, signed a national letter of intent Nov. 17 to play collegiate lacrosse.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 19, 2014
Cougar inks with Griffins

Cardinal Mooney High senior Caroline Krupa will play lacrosse for Seton Hill University in Pennsylvania next year.

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Dawn Bedell submitted this photo, taken on Siesta Key beach.
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  • November 19, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

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  • November 19, 2014
Obituary: Joyce Janeway

Joyce Janeway, 86, of Longboat Key, died Oct. 27.

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  • November 19, 2014
Obituary: Frederick John Hunziker Jr.

Frederick John Hunziker Jr., 86, of Longboat Key, died Nov. 7.

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Sandies winners gather for a photo.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 18, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sandies Awards

Members of the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance recognized their own for outstanding working over the last year during the fourth annual Sandies Awards Nov. 19, at the Polo Grill and Bar.

  • East County
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Volunteer Judith Bearson
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 18, 2014
Library books successful sale

Longboat Key must be home to lots of bookworms, because the Longboat Library's Nov. 11 sale was the biggest in its 57-year history.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 18, 2014
Kiwanis spirit to ring through town

Christmas bells aren't quite ringing yet, but bells will soon be ringing at a Publix near you.

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