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ODA sophomore running back Chris Poole carries the ball on the Thunder’s opening possession.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 11, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Football vs. Community School of Naples

The Out-of-Door Academy football team fell to the Community School of Naples 49-0 in its Homecoming game tonight.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jim Santarsiero, Fran Talley and Carolyn Robinson
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • October 11, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: All Faiths Food Bank Orange Peel Awards

All Faiths Food Bank recognized local Hunger Action Heroes for their efforts during Hunger Action Month Friday, Oct. 11, at All Faiths Food Bank.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Rosie O'Donnell purchased this Casey Key beachfront home Thursday for $5 million. Courtesy of The Hedge Team at Premier Sotheby's International Realty.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • October 11, 2013
Rosie O'Donnell's new view: Casey Key beachfront

Television personality and comedian Rosie O'Donnell closed on the purchase of a $5 million home on Casey Key Thursday.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 11, 2013
Daily Headlines: Oct. 11, 2013

Today's Stories: Manatee and Sarasota counties disagree on joint-transit system; Colony Beach & Tennis Resort case lingers into November; Longboat Key residents protest boating behavior; Sarasota Opera celebrates Verdi; and MORE.

  • Siesta Key
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Members of the 40th CLEA class. Courtesy of Sarasota Sheriff's Office.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • October 11, 2013
Citizens graduate Sheriff's Office program

A group of 22 citizens graduated from a Sarasota County Sheriff's Office program designed to give an inside look at law -enforcement operations.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Oct. 15 meeting was scheduled so county commissioners could try to set an interlocal agreement allowing them to secure a procurement for private sector bids to run a shared system.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • October 11, 2013
Joint transit meeting canceled

An Oct. 15 joint commission meeting on the possibility of merging transit systems has been canceled because of the inability of Sarasota and Manatee counties to come up with a plan both sides support.

  • Sarasota
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Siesta Key beach has surged in popularity after being voted the No. 1 beach in America in 2011.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 11, 2013
FRIDAY FIVE: Reasons to love Siesta Key

There's a lot to love about Sarasota, but Siesta Key is truly a jewel.

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Alex Finnerty, Grace Castilow, Ashley Abrams and Jordana Gentile read some of their poetry
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • October 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Booker Middle's Dragonfly Cafe

Booker Middle School's Room 130 turned into the Dragonfly Cafe Thursday, Oct. 10. Students of Mrs. Fox's 8th grade Creative Writing class shared their work. This is the first Dragonfly Cafe of the 2013/2014 academic year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Teri Hansen presents Jeff Hazelton with the STEM Smart Innovation Award.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • October 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: The Next Big THINK

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce held The Next Big Think event Thursday, Oct. 10, at Michael's On East. Lucid Global was presented with the STEM Smart Innovation Award.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota Christian volleyball team beat Southwest Florida Christian 3-0 Oct. 8.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 10, 2013
Sarasota Christian nets win

The Sarasota Christian volleyball team defeated Southwest Florida Christian 17-25, 25-22, 25-18, 25-18 Oct. 8.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • October 10, 2013
Lady Thunder sweep Lady Seminoles

The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team defeated Southeast 25-19, 25-14, 25-20 Oct. 9.

  • East County
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Nancy Silencieux snapped this photo of the Ringling Bridge.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 10, 2013
We have a winner ...

Out of all the entries in The Observer's Ringling Bridge photo contest, Nancy Silencieux's snapshot of the iconic landmark garnered the most votes.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 10, 2013
Holiday happenings

Children at Temple Emanu-El celebrated Sukkot.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo. Pinellas Safe Harbor, a shelter in Pinellas County, could serve as a model for a homeless facility built to serve Sarasota County.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 10, 2013
City shelter opponents speak out

In advance of consultant Robert Marbut's plans to fight against homelessness in the region, two Sarasota city commissioners are already questioning his process.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • October 10, 2013
SCAT and MCAT to merge?

Should public-transit privitization occur, SCAT personnel anticipate widespread defections driven by lost pensions and decrease pay.

  • Sarasota
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