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The Siesta Key Association will participate in the International Coastal Clean-up Day September 20.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 5, 2014
SKA to plan more social outings

Siesta Key Association members agreed to look into more social events for members and discussed the upcoming coastal clean-up day.

  • Sarasota
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The building's rooftop air conditioning units are scheduled for maintenance and repair Saturday morning.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 5, 2014
Main Street to close for Hollywood 20 construction

On Saturday, a segment of Main Street will be temporarily closed to accommodate construction work on the roof of the Regal Hollywood Stadium 20 movie theater.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Donald and Jill Cott
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • September 4, 2014
Batik Exhibit: "Florida's Fascinating Flora" Preview Reception

Batik Exhibit: "Florida's Fascinating Flora" Preview Reception

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 4, 2014
ODA tops Braden River

The Out-of-Door Academy girls golf team swung past Braden River 186-231 Sept. 3, at the River Club Golf Course.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 4, 2014
Sailors swing past Hurricanes

The Sarasota High boys golf team defeated Manatee 89-99 in a match Sept. 3 that was shortened to five holes due to lightning.

  • Sarasota
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Jessica Balno and Doris Benter, department head for visual arts at the Portledge School in Locust, N.Y. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 4, 2014
New direction

The Temple Beth Sholom Schools' teachers got ready for the school year with a new approach: the Reggio Emilia approach. The Reggio Emilia approach is an innovative child-led method for early childhood education developed by Italian Loris Malaguzzi.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 4, 2014
Surpass surprise

The Sarasota Young Professionals Group (YPG) worked together to give back to the community last month.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 4, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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  • Cops Corner
This home at 707 Norsota Way has four bedrooms, four baths, one half-bath, a pool and 2,617 square feet of living area. It sold for $2.4 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 4, 2014
Home in Bay Island sells for $2.4 million

Christopher and Aimee Cogan, of Sarasota, sold their home at 707 Norsota Way to Crenshaw Properties FLA LLC for $2.4 million.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 4, 2014
Letters to the Editor

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

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Riverview High senior Ashley Allmer chose LSU over a variety of schools, including Florida State and Hawaii.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 4, 2014
Beach Bound

Riverview High senior Ashley Allmer recently verbally committed to play sand volleyball for LSU.

  • Sarasota
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Goodwyn
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 4, 2014
Cause for Celebration

Booker defeated crosstown rival Sarasota 18-9 in its season opener Aug. 29, giving Recharde Goodwyn his first win as a head coach.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 4, 2014
High Five Moments of the Week

The top five sports moments of the week.

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Booker running back Jamal Benson scored a pair of touchdowns on runs of 23 and 5 yards.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 4, 2014
Football Friday

The Observer recaps the week in football.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 4, 2014
Sidelines

Lady Thunder volleyball opens the season with a win; ODA swings past Southeast; Sarasota youth sailors post top finishes

  • Sarasota
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