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The supplies given to volunteers included garbage bags to collect monofilament, plastics and other trash as well as materials to reach and cut the fishing lines.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • October 6, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Bay Watch's annual fishing line cleanup

Sarasota Bay Watch hosted its sixth annual monofilament clean up.

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  • Neighbors
Church of the Redeemer welcomed all sorts of pets and their humans for the Feast of St. Francis Blessing of the Animals.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Church of the Redeemer Pet Blessing

Church of the Redeemer hosted The Feast of St. Francis Blessing of the Animals Sunday afternoon.

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Antique cars welcomed guests to Robarts Arena for the 40th Annual Pioneer Day Picnic.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 40th Annual Pioneer Day Picnic

The Rotary Club of Sarasota hosted more than 600 for the 40th Annual Pioneer Day Picnic at Robarts Arena Sunday afternoon.

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The Rev. John Nghia Hoang sprinkles the crowd of pets with holy water after saying a prayer.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 4, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Blessing of the Animals

Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church hosted an animal blessing ceremony today.

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Associate Rector Andi Taylor conducts blessings at the St. Boniface Pet Blessing.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 4, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Boniface Pet Blessing

Saint Boniface Episcopal Church welcomed pets of all shapes and sizes for the annual Service for the Blessing of Animals Saturday morning.

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    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 3, 2014
20th Annual Art and Craft Festival

This weekend the Downtown Sarasota Art and Craft festival is taking over 5 Points Park and Central Ave.

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Faith United Church of Christ held a similar ceremony in April. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 3, 2014
Churches to bless furry friends

Three East County churches are set to hold blessing of the animal ceremonies Oct. 4.

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Dan Bailey introduces moderator Frank Alcock.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 2, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Tiger Bay Club presents Trouble in the Middle East

The monthly luncheon for the Sarasota Tiger Bay Club featured a panel on the trouble in the Middle East Thursday afternoon at Michael's on East.

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Susanne Wise, Erika Wise Borland and Courtney Wise Snyder.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 2, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Girls Inc. Power of the Girl Breakfast

Girls Inc. Sarasota hosted 'Power of the Girl' business breakfast Thursday morning for local organizations to learn more about sponsoring the program.

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Baugh focused the Oct. 1 Lakewood Ranch Town Hall meeting on the audience's biggest concern — traffic as a result of The Mall at University Town Center.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 2, 2014
Vanessa Baugh talks UTC impact on traffic, growth

District 5 Commissioner Vanessa Baugh fielded a range of questions on new mall traffic and other issues, concerned attendees asked at the Oct. 1 Lakewood Ranch Town Hall session with the official.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 2, 2014
Lady Cougars tame Lady Thunder

The Cardinal Mooney volleyball team defeated district rival The Out-of-Door Academy 25-11, 25-19, 29-31, 25-14 Oct. 1.

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Doug Francis serves guests at the St. Boniface Parish Cookout.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 2, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Boniface Parish Cookout

St. Boniface Episcopal Church hosted a cookout on Oct. 1 to welcome back members before the start of season.

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Salmond
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 2, 2014
Observer adds new staff writers

Jessica Salmond, staff writer, is a Missouri native and graduated in May from the University of Missouri. Amanda Morales, staff writer, is a native Floridian who has lived on both coasts.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 2, 2014
Arts festival raises awareness

The 20th annual downtown Sarasota Art and Craft Fair takes place Oct. 4 and 5, at Five Points Park and Central Avenue.

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Shawn Chaney submitted this sunset photo, taken at Crescent Beach on Siesta Key.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 2, 2014
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