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The Sarasota High volleyball team won its first district match of the season Sept. 9.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 11, 2014
Lady Sailors victorious in district action

The Sarasota High volleyball team beat Palmetto 25-7, 25-10, 25-17 Sept. 9.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 11, 2014
Thunder swimmers post impressive finishes

The Out-of-Door Academy girls swim team beat Venice 87-77 in a developmental dual meet Sept. 9 while the boys fell 93-71.

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Retired New York firefighter Don O'Leary, right, watches the ceremony.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 11, 2014
Firefighters remember 9/11

Local firefighters gathered to remember first responders killed in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, as well as volunteers and those who were injured, during a ceremony at Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

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The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team improved to 2-0 in district play.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 11, 2014
Lady Thunder prevail in five sets

The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team defeated Bradenton Christian 18-25, 27-25, 25-22, 15-25, 15-12 in Class 3A-District 10 action Sept. 9.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 11, 2014
High Five Moments of the Week

The top five sports moments of the week.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 11, 2014
A climb for heroes

Joining with firemen from Central Florida, the Suncoast FOOLS firefighters gathered Saturday, at Plymouth Harbor, to pay homage to the fallen heroes of Sept. 11.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 11, 2014
Student's art gains national exposure

ART.WRITE.NOW.DC, a year-long exhibit featuring works of art and writing and hosted in the lobby of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Building in Washington, D.C., opens Sept. 19.

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ODA fourth-grader James Gelvin looks up to tennis star Roger Federer. "His style is my kind of style," Gelvin says. "He hits the ball the way I dream of hitting the ball — smooth and not flat."
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 11, 2014
Rising Star

ODA fourth-grader James Gelvin won the boys 9s doubles title at the 3rd annual Little Mo Internationals-Forest Hills Aug. 24 through Aug. 30, at the West Side Tennis Club in Forest Hills, N.Y.

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Courtesy photo. Jennifer Macleod
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 11, 2014
Football Friday

The Observer wraps up the week in football.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 11, 2014
Sidelines

Riverview volleyball sweeps Braden River; Sailors boys golf team swings past Hurricanes; Registration now open for golf lesson program; ODA tops Braden River

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 11, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

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The member with the longest snake was deemed the club president. Photo courtesy of Jill Spelman
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • September 11, 2014
Shedding light on the Sarasota Snake Club

Sarasota is known as being the home of such attractions as the Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus, the Unconditional Surrender statue and ... the Sarasota Snake Club?

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Tuttle Walkway
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • September 11, 2014
Green Scene

Sarasota County has more than 55,000 acres of parks and preserves. The parks offer residents and visitors a place to relax and enjoy the weather in any season. We profiled some parks with unique features.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 11, 2014
Business Observer

Crabtree, Maio join Habitat Sarasota board; Sarasota attorney named chairman of the law network; Public relations practitioner earns certification; All Faiths Food Bank adds new staff members

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Iliana Moore submitted this photo of storm clouds rolling over Sarasota at sunset.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 11, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

Do you love taking photos? We want your best photos of sunrises, sunsets, nature, etc. Submit your local weather photos for a chance to have your photo published in the paper! See all of the winning photos each week by visiting The Observer's Facebook page.

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