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Roibin Olersiak, 54, of Sarasota, drove off of McIntosh Road into a retention pond Thursday afternoon. Photo courtesy Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 24, 2014
Sarasota man frees woman from sinking vehicle

David Gaul, 47, of Sarasota, got a woman safely out of her vehicle after she passed out at the wheel and drove into a retention pond.

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Board President Tony Romanus introduced the board of directors.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 24, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Isles Association meeting

The Siesta Isles Association held its semi-annual membership meeting Thursday evening, Oct. 24, at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church.

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Sarasota County Commission District 2 write-in candidate, Steve McAllister, attended the Sarasota County Council of Neighborhood Association meeting Monday, Oct. 13.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 24, 2014
McAllister withdraws from County Commission race

Write-in candidate for District 2, Steve McAllister, decided to drop from the race to focus on filmmaking and to give support to opponent Alexandra Coe.

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Judy Altier and Jayna Hamel
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 23, 2014
Goodwill Ambassador of the Year Awards Dinner

Goodwill Ambassador of the Year Awards Dinner

  • Black Tie
Leif and Katherine Anderson with Michelle and Pat Gallagher
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 23, 2014
Music at the Marinaccios'

Music at the Marinaccios'

  • Black Tie
Michael Calamaras and Kelly Martella
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 23, 2014
Wine, Women & Shoes Soleman Reception

Wine, Women & Shoes Soleman Reception

  • Black Tie
Rep. Vern Buchanan addresses guests at the Salute to Business luncheon.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • October 23, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: SCC Salute to Business

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce invited 500 businesses for the 94th annual Membership Meeting and Luncheon and the third Salute to Business, on Thursday, Oct. 23 at the Hyatt Regency.

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The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team celebrates a point during its 3-0 victory over Sarasota in the Class 7A-District 10 championship Oct. 23.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 23, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Class 7A-District 10 championship

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team captured its fourth straight district title with a 25-16, 25-16, 25-13 victory over Sarasota in the Class 7A-District 10 championship Oct. 23. Nicole Grant powered the Lady Mustangs with 12 kills, two blocks and eight digs. Layne Thompson added 11 kills and one block. Kaylee York recored seven kills, one block and nine digs. Courtney Rapp dished out 35 assists and had a block. Lakewood will play host to East Lake in a regional quarterfinal match Oct. 29. Sarasota will travel to Seminole for its regional quarterfinal.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 23, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Angus Mathewson and Mickeyshane McGetrick. Photo by Amanda Morales
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 23, 2014
Cleanup club

On Saturday Phillippi Shores Elementary fourth-grader Mickeyshane McGetrick invited friends and classmates to help kick off his class project to clean up Turtle Beach.

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The Greater Sarasota Junior Golf Association recently presented its 2014 GSJGA Tournament Awards.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 23, 2014
GSJGA presents awards

The Big Summer Golf Card and the Greater Sarasota Junior Golf Association recently presented the 2014 GSJGA Tournament Awards to 16 of the area's top junior golfers.

  • East County
  • Sports
Kristen Batt Rohr played in 60 tournaments during her seven-year professional beach volleyball career. Photo courtesy of Tim Britt
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 23, 2014
End of the road

Cardinal Mooney volleyball coach Kristen Batt Rohr played in her final beach volleyball tournament earlier this month.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 23, 2014
High Five Moments of the Week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 23, 2014
Sidelines

Riverview sweeps Venice Invitational; Riverview volleyball wins PINK match; and more sports news.

  • Sarasota
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Hunter Soechtig takes a turn in the bowl Saturday, at the Payne Skate Park.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 23, 2014
Ramping up support

The organization that manages the Payne Skate Park asks for help as it struggles to survive.

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