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Executive Director, Doug Staley welcomes guest to the Child Protection Center for the Pillar of Hope Tasting and Awareness open house.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 16, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Child Protection Center Pillar of Hope open house

The Child Protection Center opened its doors to members of the community Thursday night for the Pillar of Hope Tasting and Awareness open house.

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 16, 2014
VIDEO: Mall at UTC opening draws thousands

The Observer video team talked to eager shoppers at the Mall at University Town Center's grand opening Thursday.

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Sgt. Michael McHale with K-9 officer Nero.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • October 16, 2014
Sarasota Police mourns death of K-9 officer

The Sarasota Police Department is mourning the loss of K-9 officer Nero who died on Thursday morning.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 16, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 16, 2014
School of rock

Fans cheered on their favorite bands Saturday at Rock for a Cause.

  • Sarasota
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Marla Doss, president and CEO of Community Haven, Florida District of Kiwanis International Gov. Chuck Gugliuzza and John Moore, President of Kiwanis Club of Sarasota
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 16, 2014
A budding partnership

Local Kiwanis clubs joined forces to help break ground on a butterfly garden and new information center for Community Haven for Adults and Children with Disabilities.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 16, 2014
Walk this way

With less than a month until Election Day, Rhana Bazzini, left, has decided she's had enough with current campaign financing.

  • Sarasota
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Gina Manzano, Cara Bodziak, Kayla Drumm and Hannah Ortega. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 16, 2014
Coming together for Cure Cara

Members of the community came out to show their support for Cara Bodziak for the 8th annual Cura Cara fundraiser Oct. 9.

  • Sarasota
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Jonathan Lipman and Daniel Michaels help build the sukkah. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 16, 2014
Building a friendship

Kobernick-Anchin-Benderson senior community received a treat when third- and fourth-grade students from Temple Beth Sholom Schools stopped by recently to build a sukkah.

  • Sarasota
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The Riverview High volleyball team will open its district tournament Oct. 21.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 16, 2014
Riverview wins PINK match

The Riverview High volleyball team defeated rival Sarasota 25-17, 25-20, 20-25, 25-18 in its annual PINK match Oct. 14.

  • Sarasota
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The ODA volleyball team will play its final regular season match tonight at Charlotte High.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 16, 2014
ODA closes district regular season with win

The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team closed out its district regular season with a 25-19, 25-16, 25-21 victory over Bradenton Christian in district action Oct. 14.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 16, 2014
It's Read Everywhere

Voting is now open for the 2014 'It's Read Everywhere' contest. Visit YourObserver.com/itsreadeverywhere to vote for your favorite entries. One winner will receive two travel certificates, good for travel from SRQ Airport.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 16, 2014
Letters to the Editor

To send in your Letters to the Editor, email them to Deputy Executive Editor Jessica Luck at [email protected].

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This home at 220 Tenacity Lane has three bedrooms, three baths and 3,467 square feet of living area. It sold for $3.25 million. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 16, 2014
Sarasota Beach home sells for $3.25 million

A home in Sarasota Beach tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Cardinal Mooney sophomore Maddie McNally helped lead the Lady Cougars to an 8-0 district record and the No. 1 seed in the Class 3A-District 10 tournament. Photo by Jen Blanco
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 16, 2014
Killer instinct

Cardinal Mooney sophomore outside hitter Maddie McNally leads the Lady Cougars with nearly 200 kills so far this season.

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