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  • August 21, 2014
Football preview: Sarasota High

Justin Austin made an immediate impact in his first season with the Sailors. He rushed for 1,200 yards last season.

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  • August 21, 2014
Business Observer

New martial arts facility opens on Ashton Road; Seven Icard Merrill attorneys honored; Grapevine receives industry accolades; National chain opens spa in Sarasota

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Scott Veix submitted this sunset photo, taken during the drum circle on Nokomis Beach.
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  • August 21, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Scott Veix submitted this sunset photo, taken during the drum circle on Nokomis Beach.

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SWEDE READ. Osprey residents Renee Huntley and Philip Klotz read their Observer in the Old Town square in Stockholm.
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  • August 21, 2014
It's Read Everywhere

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Joseph Formoso takes a break at Harry's Corner Store, his turnaround point, during a bike ride from Anna Maria Island.
  • By Caleb Motsinger
  • August 20, 2014
The Faces of Summer

We took to the streets to take a closer look at the people and places of Longboat Key during the off-season. What we found was that the Key is still in season for a variety of people who live, work, visit and shop in the area during the summer. Although the weather is hot and humid, the visitors and residents we found out and about over the weekend are the pulse that brings the town to life.

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Joyce Gonzalez and Marty Weisberg from Lyoness America have a snack.
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • August 20, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Prime Time

The Sarasota Chamber of Commerce held its annual Prime Time Meet and Greet Exhibit Wednesday, Aug. 20, at the Sahib Shrine Center. The event was '80s themed and allowed members to network while enjoying drinks, games and food samples from local restaurants.

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Seb B. signs in to his first day of kindergarten.
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • August 20, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA First Day of School

The Out of Door Academy Lower School welcomed back students for the first day of school Wednesday, Aug. 20. After dropping off their children, parents were invited to socialize underneath the banyan trees with coffee and muffins. The event was organized by the school's Parent Association.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • August 20, 2014
ODA wins preseason opener

The Out-of-Door Academy defeated Southeast 25-20, 25-8, 28-26 in its preseason opener Aug. 19.

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  • August 20, 2014
Goliath grouper lives up to name

Talk about a real big fish.

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Michael Klauber and Phil Mancini. Courtesy photo
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  • August 20, 2014
Mazel tov to Klauber and Mancini

The West Coast Florida Region of AJC (American Jewish Committee) will honor Michael Klauber and Phil Mancini, of Michael's On East, with its Civic Achievement Award in November.

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  • August 20, 2014
Students make splash for school

Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corp. this weekend will celebrate the start of school with its annual Back to School Splash Bash event Aug. 23, at the Lakewood Ranch YMCA, 5100 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.

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  • August 20, 2014
Klauber, Mancini honored by AJC

The West Coast Florida Region of AJC (American Jewish Committee) will honor Michael Klauber and Phil Mancini, of Michael's On East, in November.

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  • August 20, 2014
Temples share the Torah

Twenty-three years ago, Temple Sinai received a Torah on loan when it organized a new congregation in Sarasota.

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Nigel, Michelle and Ava Clinton, of Lakewood Ranch, reel in a walleye for their relative.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 20, 2014
Sidewalk art offers encouragement

Summerfield resident Michelle Clinton, a local art teacher, came up with a special idea to encourage her nephew, Luke Schmillen, who has been battling leukemia at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota. He will be there at least 100 days and is away from his wife and two daughters, who live in Iowa.

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  • August 20, 2014
Starfire dancers step into the spotlight

Starfire Tap Dance Co. competitors finished their 2013-2014 season on a high note at the Access Broadway finals, in Orlando.

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