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Terri and Michael Klauber. Photo by Stephanie Hannum.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 12, 2013
Special surprise

Terri Klauber was surprised to walk into her own surprise party on Saturday, Sept. 7.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Behind the scenes of the Coastal Living photo shoot featuring Melissa Brown, Bryan Kasm, Steve Schwacke and Diana Kelly. Photo by Stephanie Hannum
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 12, 2013
Designer touted in Coastal Living

Although attention from the press is nothing new for Diana E. Kelly and her classic line of shoes, the most recent feature on the pages of Coastal Living was especially exciting.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dr. Bassam Altajar, left, and his family have lived in the United States for 20 years. Altajar's three sisters still live in Damascus, Syria, within earshot of the Syrian Civil War's front lines. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • September 12, 2013
Syrian conflict more than a debate for family

A Sarasota doctor of Syrian descent fears for the future of his homeland and the safety of his three sisters caught in the crossfire of an increasingly deadly conflict.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 12, 2013
Sidelines

Sarasota boys and girls finish one, two; Injuries hamper Thunder; ODA digs out win; Sarasota Christian nets win over Southeast

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This home at 1545 Mallard Lane has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,317 square feet of living area. It sold for $926,200.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 12, 2013
Home in Paradise Shores sells for $926,200

The following residential real-estate transactions took place between Aug. 26 and Aug. 30.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
David Frayer submitted this thunderstorm photo, taken near Siesta Beach.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 12, 2013
Weather photo: Sarasota

Do you love taking photos? We want your best photos of sunrises, sunsets, rainbows, etc. Submit your local weather photos for a chance to have your photo published in the paper!

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County Fire Chief Mike Tobias and Sarasota County Sheriff's Office Col. Steve Burns place a wreath of flowers next to the 9/11 memorial plaque at the Sarasota County Police Department.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • September 11, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Honoring 9/11

The Sarasota Police Department, the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office and the Sarasota County Fire Department joined together Wednesday, Sept. 11, to remember the attacks of 9/11 and to remember the nearly 3,000 people who died that day.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 11, 2013
Our town: Holiday Inn: Thanks for the memories

Longboat Key firefighter/paramedic Tom Batchelor read the 'Closing Time' story about the 10 years since the Holiday Inn closed in last week's Longboat Observer and was reminded of fond memories.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Casa del Mar General Manager Mark Meador
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 11, 2013
Our town: Meador celebrates 28 years at Casa del Mar

Mark Meador showed up for his first day of work Casa del Mar Sept. 4, 1985, in the aftermath of Hurricane Elena.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
George Heitler
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 11, 2013
Our town: Plymouth Harbor resident nets 98th birthday

Plymouth Harbor resident George Heitler spent his 98th birthday at one of his favorite places: a tennis court at the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center.

  • Longboat Key
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Sean and Mary McGrath
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 11, 2013
Our town: Anniversary is gold for couple

Sean and Mary McGrath celebrated their 50th anniversary Aug. 10.

  • Longboat Key
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The Out-of-Door Academy junior Desmond Lindsay participated in the 2014 Power Showcase Home Run Derby.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 11, 2013
Baseball: Giving Back

The Out-of-Door Academy junior Desmond Lindsay was one of 20 players from across the country selected to participate in the 2014 Power Showcase Home Run Derby.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lauren Maxey is a senior at Out-of-Door Academy and plays on the volleyball team.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 11, 2013
Athlete of the Week

Lauren Maxey is a senior at Out-of-Door Academy and plays on the volleyball team.

  • East County
  • Sports
Fore you: Community Golf Scores
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 11, 2013
Community Golf 9.11.13

Check out this week's community golf scores from Lakewood Ranch, Palm-Aire, River Club, Rosedale, Tara, University Park and Waterlefe.

  • East County
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Even on a Thursday afternoon in the slow month of September, shoppers and diners filled up St. Armands Circle.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 11, 2013
Longboat Key businesses experience summer surge

Hotels and business owners aren't experiencing the summer slump that was once synonymous with the month of September.

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