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  • September 5, 2013
Holy days begin

Temple Emanu-El has been preparing for the High Holy Day season, which began Wednesday evening and concludes at sundown Saturday, Sept. 14.

  • Sarasota
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Nate Strawderman
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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 5, 2013
Signal Callers

Booker, Sarasota and The Out-of-Door Academy all have new faces under center this season.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 5, 2013
SIDELINES

ODA swimmers open season with victories; Sarasota Christian cruise to victory; Liberty Edge League registration under way

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This week's standout player is Natalie Buffett
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  • September 5, 2013
JUST THE STATS

155 - The total number of shots The Out-of-Door Academy boys golf team posted in its victory over Cardinal Mooney Aug. 27.

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Lisa Greenberg submitted this sunrise photo, taken along the Sarasota bayfront.
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  • September 5, 2013
Observer Weather: Sarasota

Lisa Greenberg submitted this sunrise photo, taken along the Sarasota bayfront.

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Heather Kasten, Oma McCall, Morgan Gerhart, Jamie Overmiller and Brittany Lamont
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • September 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: East Meets West Regional Business Expo Photo Booth

The Observer and Sarasota Architectural Salvage teamed up and offered a 'photo booth' for guests at the East Meets West Regional Business Expo Wednesday, Sept. 4, at the Municipal Auditorium.

  • Sarasota
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Treasurer Beth Vandroff and incoming president Carolyn Kofler
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  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • September 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : SK Kiwanis Lunch and Meeting

The Siesta Key Kiwanis club met Wednesday, Sept. 4, at Cafe Bacci for their weekly meeting and lunch. Sarasota County Fire Department Chief Kevin Easton was their guest speaker and discussed what to do if a vehicle is submerged in water, flash flooding, hydroplaning, and the role of the county fire department.

  • Siesta Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 4, 2013
Risen Savior seeks donations

The Risen Savior Lutheran Church is accepting donations of unneeded reading glasses (not full prescription), dress shirts and ties for students in rural Nigeria.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 4, 2013
Paws-itively adorable

Windsor Retirement Community held a dog fashion show for its residents Friday, Aug. 30. Proceeds went to Nate's Place, a retail and adoption center.

  • East County
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Barbara Romig, Dawn Clayton and Nancy Kopnisky. Courtesy photo.
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  • September 4, 2013
Generous golfers give back

Booker Elementary kindergarten students received school uniforms thanks to the University Park Country Club Ladies Golf Association and the 9-Hole LGA.

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Lissy and Randall LaFlamme
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • September 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Wicker Inn Labor Day Cookout

The Wicker Inn Beach Resort threw a Labor Day poolside cookout for their Labor Day weekend guests, Sunday, Sept. 1

  • Longboat Key
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Allie M., Ashlyn Dobson, Lillian B. and Ella J. spend time at the math table.
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • September 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: First Day of Preschool at St. Boniface

Pre-school students head back to school Tuesday, Sept. 3, at St. Boniface Episcopal Church.

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Marianne and Vince Moshcella
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 4, 2013
Cookout is labor of love

Wicker Inn Beach Resort staff and guests labored to create a Labor Day event that attendees would love.

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Ian and Audrey Sharp
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 4, 2013
Couple celebrates 50 fabulous years

Longboat Key residents Ian and Audrey Sharp celebrated 50 golden years Aug. 10, at the Deerhurst Resort, in Ontario, with their family.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • September 4, 2013
Obituary: Marjorie G. Morris

Marjorie G. Morris, 91, of Lafayette, Ind., and Longboat Key, died Aug. 22.

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