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Bryce Tone and Justin Callahan get ready to hoist their sails at the 67th Annual Labor Day Regatta
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • August 31, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: 67th Annual Labor Day Regatta

The Sarasota Sailing Squadron hosts the 67th Annual Labor Day Regatta Saturday, Aug. 31.

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Senior and band captain of Booker High School Chelse Russ warms up before the half time show.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • August 30, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Booker High School v Sarasota High School

Booker High School faced off Sarasota High School Friday, Aug. 30, on their home turf at Booker. Fans cheered on their schools that have been rivals for years.

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Steve Arvey will perform a free blues concert 7 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 31, at Historic Spanish Point.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • August 30, 2013
Weekends Best Bet: Steve Arvey Concert at Historic Spanish Point

Enjoy a free concert as the sunsets over serene Sarasota Bay at Historic Spanish Point.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • August 29, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Port to Port

The Manatee and Sarasota chambers held a joint meeting Thursday, Aug. 29, at the Holiday Inn Sarasota-Airport to hear Manatee County Port Authority Executive Director Carlos Buqueras and Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport President and CEO Rick Piccolo talk about the economic impact and future plans of both businesses.

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Chris Sancin, Joan Campo-Liga, Hayley Wielgus and Aynne Manning
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • August 29, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Designing Women Boutique Summer Salon Luncheon

Designing Women Boutique held its Ambassadors' Guild Summer Salon Luncheon on Thursday, Aug. 29, at Designing Women Boutique. Hayley Wielgus, anchor of ABC-7 News Sunrise and Noon spoke at the event.

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Enjoy special coverage of the football season on YourObserver.com
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 29, 2013
2013 Football Preview

Enjoy the 2013 Football Preview and view extra coverage brought to you by YourObserver.com.

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Shannon Hunihan
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • August 29, 2013
Senior snapshots

Seniors from Sarasota County high schools reflect on who they were in middle school and discuss what they look forward to most during their final year.

  • Sarasota
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Courtesy photos
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 29, 2013
Serving up Life Lessons

Four local volleyball players traveled to Guatemala this summer to volunteer with Orphan's Heart.

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The front page of the Aug. 26, 1993, Pelican Press featured the headline "Downtown theater dazzles, delights."
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 29, 2013
Moments in time

Low-speed vehicles may be the hot topic on Siesta Key right now, but it isn't the first time a low-speed mode of transportation has come into question. Motorized bicycles became the topic of conversation in 1976 on Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
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The Cardinal Mooney High football team cruised to a 49-7 victory over Bradenton Christian in its Kickoff Classic Aug. 23.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 29, 2013
SIDELINES

Lady Blazers notch come-from-behind win; Sailors breeze to Kickoff Classic win

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 29, 2013
JUST THE STATS

2 - The number of games Booker High quarterback Jeremiah Henderson has played at the position.

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Samantha Bisceglia submitted this photo of a lifeguard stand on Siesta Key Beach.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 29, 2013
Observer Weather: Sarasota

Samantha Bisceglia submitted this photo of a lifeguard stand on Siesta Key Beach.

  • Sarasota
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ODA junior setter Monica Costa netted 37 assists during the Lady Thunder's 3-1 victory over Sarasota Christian Aug. 26.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA vs. Sarasota Christian School

The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team defeated Sarasota Christian 25-23, 18-25, 25-21, 25-21 Aug. 26. Natalie Buffett powered the Lady Thunder with 16 kills, 14 perfect passes and eight digs. Lauren Maxey added 13 kills and three aces. Cameron Graham finished with 17 perfect passes and 16 digs. Setter Monica Costa had 37 assists.

  • Sarasota
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Navy veteran Steve Pitt looks for a suit to wear to job interviews. He uses the resources Goodwill provides to find a job as a licensed practical nurse.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • August 28, 2013
Goodwill dresses veterans for success

Goodwill Manasota helps veterans dress for success to prepare them for job interviews and the Veterans and their Families Jobs Services Fair from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, at Ed Smith Stadium.

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Pam Eubanks and her husband, Andy, welcomed the newest addition to their family, Andrew Elliott Eubanks, at 1:34 a.m. Aug. 22, at Birthways Birthing Center, in Sarasota.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 28, 2013
Observer babies make headlines

It happens once in a blue moon: The Observer welcomed two new additions to its family on the same day! East County Observer Managing Editor Pam Eubanks and Sarasota Observer Managing Editor Randi Donahue each welcomed their first child into the world Aug. 22 (two days after the blue moon).

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