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The Siesta Beach improvement project will be one of the items up for discussion at Tuesday’s SKVA meeting.
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  • Nolan Peterson
  • September 30, 2013
SKVA to discuss Big Pass dredging, beach improvements

The Siesta Key Village Association will hold its monthly general meeting on Tuesday to discuss a wide range of issues that affect Siesta Key businesses.

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Booker running back Marlon Mack carried the ball 19 times for 251 yards and two touchdowns.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 30, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River Football vs. Booker

A pair of missed extra points proved costly for Braden River, as the host Pirates fell to Booker 20-18 in non-district action Sept. 27.

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  • David Conway
  • September 30, 2013
Urban Design Studio to hold open house

This Friday, Sarasota residents will have one of their first opportunities to offer input to the team designing the city's new form-based code.

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Sue Dinger and her dog, Kai
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  • Nick Friedman
  • September 30, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Our Lady of Mount Carmel Animal Blessing

Who says blessings are just for humans? Animal-lovers gathered Sunday, Sept. 29 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel to have their animals blessed. Guests socialized and played games before the ceremony.

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Clever license plates highlighted the National Plug in Day electric-car show Saturday, Sept. 28, at Mote Marine Laboratory.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 30, 2013
MONDAY EVENT MASHUP: Sarasota GOP honors Hannity

Sean Hannity addresses Sarasota Republicans; electric-car enthusiasts plug in at Mote;

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 30, 2013
Armed man robs 7-Eleven Sunday morning

Armed man robs 7-Eleven Sunday morning

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Sarasota Police arrested a couple for burglary of an unoccupied dwelling Friday, Sept. 27, after a short standoff.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 30, 2013
Couple arrested for burglary

Sarasota Police arrested a 28-year-old man and his girlfriend for allegedly breaking into the man's mother's home on Flores Avenue Friday, Sept. 27.

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Margaret Barbieri, Dan Creason and Barbara Epperson
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • September 29, 2013
Sarasota Ballet Season Kick-Off Brunch

Sarasota Ballet Season Kick-Off Brunch

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Mike Evans and David Marsh
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • September 29, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: National Plug in Day: Electrify the Island

In celebration of National Plug in Day, Mote Marine hosted 'Electrify the Island' Sunday, Sept. 29.

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Josh Wertheim, Daniel Tullidge, Amanda Smith, Sasha Fields and Brian Goodrich
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • September 29, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: YPG Block Party

The Sarasota Young Professionals Group celebrated its 10-year anniversary Saturday, Sept. 28 with a downtown block party. Members and guests enjoyed drinks and live music.

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Chris Hendrix
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • September 29, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota 5000 Regatta

Area crews and fans gathered Saturday, Sept. 28, for the fifth-annual Sarasota 5000 Regatta at Blackburn Point.

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Booker High running back Marlon Mack rushed for 251 yards and two touchdowns.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 28, 2013
Tornadoes defense stands tall

The Booker High football team forced two turnovers and blocked an extra point attempt to hold on and beat Braden River 20-18 in non-district action Sept. 27.

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The Cardinal Mooney football team is now 3-1 on the season.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 28, 2013
Cardinal Mooney suffers lopsided loss

The Cardinal Mooney football team suffered its first loss of the season after being shutout 43-0 by Tampa Catholic Sept. 27.

  • East County
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 28, 2013
Quotes Observed: Sept. 22 - Sept. 29

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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Marlene Blalock and Dannie Sherrill
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • September 27, 2013
Lawyers and Legends - Get Back and Give Back

Lawyers and Legends - Get Back and Give Back

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