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Jim Santarsiero, Fran Talley and Carolyn Robinson
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • October 11, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: All Faiths Food Bank Orange Peel Awards

All Faiths Food Bank recognized local Hunger Action Heroes for their efforts during Hunger Action Month Friday, Oct. 11, at All Faiths Food Bank.

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Chairwoman Marie Avery with committee members Shawna Hickscranston and JoAnn Strutt
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • October 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Dine, Dance and Donate

Guests gathered at Fete Ballroom Thursday, Oct. 10, for a silent auction event benefiting All Children's Hospital.

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Alex Finnerty, Grace Castilow, Ashley Abrams and Jordana Gentile read some of their poetry
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • October 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Booker Middle's Dragonfly Cafe

Booker Middle School's Room 130 turned into the Dragonfly Cafe Thursday, Oct. 10. Students of Mrs. Fox's 8th grade Creative Writing class shared their work. This is the first Dragonfly Cafe of the 2013/2014 academic year.

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Teri Hansen presents Jeff Hazelton with the STEM Smart Innovation Award.
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • October 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: The Next Big THINK

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce held The Next Big Think event Thursday, Oct. 10, at Michael's On East. Lucid Global was presented with the STEM Smart Innovation Award.

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Nancy Silencieux snapped this photo of the Ringling Bridge.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 10, 2013
We have a winner ...

Out of all the entries in The Observer's Ringling Bridge photo contest, Nancy Silencieux's snapshot of the iconic landmark garnered the most votes.

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Courtesy photo
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  • October 10, 2013
Holiday happenings

Children at Temple Emanu-El celebrated Sukkot.

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  • October 10, 2013
High 5

The top five moments in high school sports from this week.

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Riverview High sophomore Spence Atkins hopes to advance to the Swimming & Diving State Championships for the second-consecutive season.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 10, 2013
Going the Distance

Building off last year's success, Riverview High sophomore Spence Atkins won both of her individual events Oct. 2.

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    By
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  • October 10, 2013
Just the Stats

This week in sports by the numbers.

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Cheyenne Miller, center, is this week's Standout Player.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 10, 2013
Sidelines

SCS stifles HEAT; ODA swings past St. Stephen's; Sailors come up short in district opener

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Fire Station 4 today
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  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • October 10, 2013
Community Service

The Sarasota County Fire Department had 13 different fire districts throughout Sarasota County until they consolidated Oct. 1, 1988, for efficiency and to provide the best level of service to the community.

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Charles Salamone says his classes are demanding but he also wants students to feel at ease and to share ideas.
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • October 10, 2013
Teacher Spotlight: Charles Salamone

Charles Salamone has been a teacher for 50 years.

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David Caplan submitted this sunrise photo, taken from Golden Gate Point.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 10, 2013
Weather: Sarasota

David Caplan submitted this sunrise photo, taken from Golden Gate Point.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 9, 2013
Our Town: Jane Webb books colorful reprint

Casa del Mar owner Jane Webb recently republished her children's book, 'Furry Friends.'

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Luke and Hannah Yates, Kai Meighan, Sarah Oliveri and Joshua Meighan with an injured cormorant.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 9, 2013
Our Town: Volunteers rescue birds at cleanup

Volunteers collected more than just trash Saturday, Oct. 5, at the fifth annual Sarasota Bay Watch Monofilament Cleanup.

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