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The Cardinal Mooney High football team improved to 2-0 with a 44-7 victory over Lake Placid Sept. 13.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 14, 2013
Cougars D comes up big

The Cardinal Mooney High defense forced four turnovers, including three interceptions, to propel the Cougars to a 44-7 victory over Lake Placid Sept. 13.

  • East County
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Oriole the Bird poses with some of the kids at the 2013 Walk for the Kids event.
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • September 14, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: 4th Annual Walk for the Kids

Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota held its 4th Annual Walk for the Kids event Saturday, Sept. 14 at Ed Smith Stadium.

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 14, 2013
Quotes Observed: Sept. 7 - Sept. 13

Each weekend, we bring you a collection of quotes from the biggest (or quirkiest) Observer and national news stories of the week.

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Dave and Kate Shaver with Jenny Alday Townsend, Susie Klingeman and Tom Luciani
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • September 13, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Suncoast Motorsports Hosts Horsepower for Hope's VIP Reception

Sponsors and premium registrants enjoyed cocktails and hors d'oeuvers during the VIP Reception for Horsepower for Hope Friday, Sept. 13, at Suncoast Motorsports.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 13, 2013
SCF to hold invitational tourney

The State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota volleyball team will host the SCF Invitational Tournament Sept. 20 and 21.

  • East County
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View photos from the fourth annual 'Hair of the Dog'
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 13, 2013
Sept. 13: Daily Headlines

LWR Commercial Realty president leaving company; Man attempts robbery with pellet gun; North Trail prostitution sting nets 16; Sarasota 2050 tweaks come into focus

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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 13, 2013
Bradenton Christian swings past ODA

The Bradenton Christian boys golf team defeated The Out-of-Door Academy 157-163 Sept. 12.

  • East County
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Taylor Albano led the way for ODA in its 3-0 victory over Imagine High School Sept. 12.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 13, 2013
ODA sweeps Imagine

The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team defeated Imagine High School 25-13, 25-13, 25-10 Sept. 12.

  • East County
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Be sure to check out Gridiron Glory: Booker High School in this week's Football Preview
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 13, 2013
Friday Night Football Preview

Area teams return to non-district action this week after inclement weather forced the cancellation of four games last week.

  • East County
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The State Street parking garage will sit near Lemon Avenue, on land currently occupied by a city lot, but it's still unknown what the structure will ultimately look like.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 13, 2013
City Commission to revisit State Street garage design

After abandoning submitted proposals for commercial space at the State Street garage last month, commissioners will restart the planning process Monday.

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A white male in his 30s attempted to rob another man in the parking lot of the Publix on Fruitville Road with a pellet gun, and was arrested after the victim took his weapon Thursday, Sept. 12.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 13, 2013
Man attempts robbery with pellet gun

Sarasota County deputies arrested a man after an attempted robbery in a Publix parking lot.

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Sarasota County staff looked to Northwest Crossing in Bend, Ore. as an example of a New Urban development during Sarasota 2050 discussions.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 13, 2013
Sarasota 2050 tweaks come into focus

Sarasota County staff have posted initial recommended changes to the county's long-run planning document.

  • East County
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Sarasota Police arrested nine women and eight men during a recent prostitution sting on North Tamiami Trail.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 13, 2013
North Trail prostitution sting nets 16

The Sarasota Police Department arrested 16 people and seized six vehicles during the two-day operation.

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Come out for a free concert Saturday at Historic Spanish Point.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • September 13, 2013
Weekend Best Bet: NexxLevel Concert at Historic Spanish Point

Enjoy a free concert as the sun sets over serene Sarasota Bay at Historic Spanish Point.

  • Sarasota
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Daily Headlines personality Emily Walsh enjoys shooting clays at Ancient Oak Gun Club in July.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 13, 2013
FRIDAY FIVE: Odd hobbies every Sarasotan should try

Sarasota isn't all about fishing and golf anymore.

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