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The Greater Sarasota Junior Golf Association recently presented its 2014 GSJGA Tournament Awards.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 23, 2014
GSJGA presents awards

The Big Summer Golf Card and the Greater Sarasota Junior Golf Association recently presented the 2014 GSJGA Tournament Awards to 16 of the area's top junior golfers.

  • East County
  • Sports
Kristen Batt Rohr played in 60 tournaments during her seven-year professional beach volleyball career. Photo courtesy of Tim Britt
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 23, 2014
End of the road

Cardinal Mooney volleyball coach Kristen Batt Rohr played in her final beach volleyball tournament earlier this month.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 23, 2014
High Five Moments of the Week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 23, 2014
Sidelines

Riverview sweeps Venice Invitational; Riverview volleyball wins PINK match; and more sports news.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 23, 2014
Haunted happenings prepare for those who dare

This month's weekends are especially spooky with haunted happenings around the community. If you are looking for frightful fun then step inside one of these creaky-floored haunted houses or take a spine-chilling ghost walk ... if you dare.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Riverview running back Oshea Grant rushed for 97 yards and two touchdowns. He also caught a 4-yard touchdown pass.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 23, 2014
Football Friday

The Observer recaps the week in football.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lynn Suppa submitted this photo of a hummingbird in her backyard in Sarasota.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 23, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

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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.
    By
  • 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
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    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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  • October 22, 2014
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  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 22, 2014
Obituary: Robert Lee 'Bob' Richardson

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

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    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
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