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Jim Reese and his wife, Judy, are both Elvis fanatics.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • October 2, 2014
Rock 'n' Role

Former teacher Jim Reese went from 'Schoolhouse Rock!' to 'Jailhouse Rock' to start a career as an Elvis impersonator.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 2, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • October 2, 2014
Honoring a legend

Robin Clair Mason helped unveil a bronze statue of her late father, Frank Clair, a Canadian Football Hall of Fame coach.

  • Sarasota
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  • Jen Blanco
  • October 2, 2014
High Five Moments of the Week

The top five local sports moments of the week.

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  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 2, 2014
Classmates help international students navigate high school

Three seniors at Cardinal Mooney High started a club this year to help international students get more involved.

  • Sarasota
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Center for Architecture Sarasota Chair, Cindy Peterson and Joe Farrell of Architects Hawaii Ltd.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • October 1, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: CFA kicks off Archtober

The Center for Architecture Sarasota celebrated one year and kicked off a month-long celebration of architecture and design with Archtober.

  • Sarasota
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Courtesy Friendship Centers.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • October 1, 2014
Friendship Centers welcomes director of development

Senior Friendship Centers, Inc. welcomes Marty Katz as the new director of development and marketing.

  • Sarasota
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  • Jen Blanco
  • October 1, 2014
ODA girls remain unbeaten

The Out-of-Door Academy girls swim team continued its undefeated season with a 156-134 victory over Port Charlotte Sept. 30.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 1, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN - Local Field Trip: Siesta Key Rum

IN THE KITCHEN - Local Field Trip: Siesta Key Rum

  • Siesta Key
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Kiwanis members Eric Teoh, Michael Garey, John Wild, incoming President Armando Linde, Corey Schaul, Michael Renick and outgoing President Richard Crawford. Photos by Caleb Motsinger
  • By Caleb Motsinger
  • October 1, 2014
Passing the gavel

Armando Linde plans to continue the Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key's growth in his new role as president.

  • Longboat Key
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Charles Hayes set a new ODA school record in the 100-yard backstroke Sept. 9 with a time of 1 minute, 4.31 seconds. Photo by Jen Blanco
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 1, 2014
Back in action

After a debilitating knee injury a year ago, sophomore Charles Hayes returned to competitive swimming last month.

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Courtesy photo
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 1, 2014
Ashlynn Martin put her "paws" to action

Ashlynn Martin's dance-a-thon fundraiser Sept. 7, at Jump Dance Co., benefitting Nate's Honor Animal Rescue and its Lexi's Paw Pals program, welcomed more than 60 participants.

  • East County
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Petey
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 1, 2014
Honor seeks home for Petey

A 1-year-old hound dog named Petey has been waiting to find a new home for more than 6 months at Nate's Honor Animal Rescue.

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McKitrick, second from left
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 1, 2014
Golfer sees swinging success

Longboat Key resident Arlene McKitrick celebrated her 200th golf championship win this week at Sara Bay Country Club in an FSGA event.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 1, 2014
Mote receives NOAA grant

Mote Marine Laboratory recently received a $99,615 grand for its dolphin and whale rehabilitation efforts from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

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