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Paul Monaghan and Emily Ott, of the University of Florida, talk with Lakewood Ranch residents about the functions of stormwater ponds.
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 4, 2014
Lakewood Ranch residents tasked with stormwater pond education

Lakewood Ranch residents, who make up the community's task force, met Sept. 2 at Town Hall to discuss ways to educate the community on stormwater retention pond.

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The Mall at University Town Center (UTC) seeks participants to arrange the letters U, T and C in a unique way and photograph the display for the "Show Off Your UTC" contest.
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 4, 2014
The Mall at University Town Center seeks photography entries

The Mall at University Town Center seeks submissions for its "Show Off Your UTC" photography contest, which runs through Sept. 30.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 4, 2014
ODA tops Braden River

The Out-of-Door Academy girls golf team swung past Braden River 186-231 Sept. 3, at the River Club Golf Course.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 4, 2014
Sailors swing past Hurricanes

The Sarasota High boys golf team defeated Manatee 89-99 in a match Sept. 3 that was shortened to five holes due to lightning.

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Jessica Balno and Doris Benter, department head for visual arts at the Portledge School in Locust, N.Y. Courtesy photo
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 4, 2014
New direction

The Temple Beth Sholom Schools' teachers got ready for the school year with a new approach: the Reggio Emilia approach. The Reggio Emilia approach is an innovative child-led method for early childhood education developed by Italian Loris Malaguzzi.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 4, 2014
Surpass surprise

The Sarasota Young Professionals Group (YPG) worked together to give back to the community last month.

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Riverview High senior Ashley Allmer chose LSU over a variety of schools, including Florida State and Hawaii.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 4, 2014
Beach Bound

Riverview High senior Ashley Allmer recently verbally committed to play sand volleyball for LSU.

  • Sarasota
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Goodwyn
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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 4, 2014
Cause for Celebration

Booker defeated crosstown rival Sarasota 18-9 in its season opener Aug. 29, giving Recharde Goodwyn his first win as a head coach.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 4, 2014
High Five Moments of the Week

The top five sports moments of the week.

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Booker running back Jamal Benson scored a pair of touchdowns on runs of 23 and 5 yards.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 4, 2014
Football Friday

The Observer recaps the week in football.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 4, 2014
Sidelines

Lady Thunder volleyball opens the season with a win; ODA swings past Southeast; Sarasota youth sailors post top finishes

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 4, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

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DeForest
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • September 4, 2014
Your Neighbor | Tim DeForest

Tim DeForest is a self-proclaimed comic book geek. His Hidden Lake Village condo houses roughly 400 comic books and action figures dating back to his childhood, including the first comic he ever owned.

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Lisa Greenberg submitted this sunset photo, taken in Palmer Ranch.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 4, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

Lisa Greenberg submitted this sunset photo, taken in Palmer Ranch.

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TALL TALE. Laura Coyle of All Faiths Food Bank brought her Sarasota Observer to the Feeding America Conference in Chicago.
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  • September 4, 2014
It's Read Everywhere

Headed on a great vacation? Make sure to take your Observer along! Visit YourObserver.com/itsreadeverywhere to submit your entries. One winner will receive two travel certificates, good for travel from SRQ Airport.

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