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Peter Herke stands in front of his car collection, which includes several racing BMWs, a Porsche, a Pantera and his daily driver: a customized 1972 BMW 2002, dubbed "Shorty," whose back end he cut off.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • November 21, 2012
Life in the Fast Lane: Peter Herke

Retired racecar driver and Sarasota resident Peter Herke built a career on his mechanical expertise and desire to continue pushing the limits.

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Dotty Terry submitted this sunset photo, taken from Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
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  • November 21, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Dotty Terry submitted this sunset photo, taken from Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

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Join Alex Mahadevan for the daily headlines
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 20, 2012
Nov. 20: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Hurst Capital expresses interest in Hostess, St. Armands parking fixes, Siesta mowing woes continue, Thanksgiving recipes and Popcorn Bob!

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The Out-of-Door Academy's Elena Ciaccio, No. 3, kicks the ball to a teammate during Monday night’s game.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Cardinal Mooney versus ODA girls and boys soccer

The girls and boys soccer teams from Cardinal Mooney and the Out-of-Door Academy played one another Monday, Nov. 19, out at Out-of-Door Academy. The Cougar girls won 2-0 and the Thunder boys won 2-1.

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City Commissioners approved four major parking changes for St. Armands Circle.
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  • Roger Drouin
  • November 20, 2012
City finalizes St. Armands parking changes

The city of Sarasota will be making some parking changes on St. Armands Circle, with some of the changes coming before Thanksgiving Day.

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Hurst Capital was founded by “Tech Twins” Austin and Zach Hurst, who created their first successful business at the age of 11.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • November 20, 2012
Hurst Capital plans to bid on Hostess

The local company filed a letter of intent with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 20, 2012
Our View: The first official Thanksgiving

Our heritage is important. It has shaped who we are as a nation and a people. It gives us a foundation and a compass for what we do.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 20, 2012
Labor of Love: Sarasota International Cricket Club

The Sarasota International Cricket Club, which is home to about 40 members, will host its annual Sarasota Six-A-Side Festival.

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Out-of-Door Academy senior Caroline Dailey signed a national letter of intent to play tennis for the University of South Carolina during a school-wide assembly Nov. 16.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 20, 2012
Lady Thunder tennis star signs with Gamecocks

Caroline Dailey, a senior at ODA, signed a national letter of intent Nov. 16 to play tennis for the University of South Carolina.

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Join Alex Mahadevan for the daily headlines
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • November 19, 2012
Nov. 19: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Morning road detours; Gene Jaleski writes to Mayor Jim Brown; Manatee residents support food banks; Black Tie Editor Loren Mayo gives weekend recap

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Josh Stone and Michelle Mohr
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Project: Santa's Helpers at Girls Inc.

For the second year, Girls Inc. of Sarasota County has partnered with local organizations to help provide Christmas gifts to area families. Volunteers from Girls Inc., Concession Charities, the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, the Young Professionals Group and the Booker High School Key Club Sunday, Nov. 18, helped gift-wrap books and presents for 100 families.

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Dawn Esposito with her children, Rock and Sage
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Children's Reading and Art Day

Families and their children, Saturday, Nov. 17, strolled through the Children's Garden as part of the sixth annual Children's Reading and Art Day. Guests explored the garden, painted and listened to music in celebration of the importance of reading and art.

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Rabbi Brenner Glickman with the Rev. Fausto Stampiglia
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  • Nick Friedman
  • November 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Emanu-El and St. Martha Interfaith Luncheon

Members of St. Martha Catholic Church Saturday, Nov. 17, traveled to Temple Emanu-El for its annual interfaith luncheon. Members enjoyed a meal and presentation from Sarasota Police Officer Tom Solomon about current events and interfaith relations. 'This luncheon kicks off a spirit of cooperation and mutual love,' said Rabbi Brenner Glickman.

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The crash involved injuries, and occurred early Monday morning at Interstate 75 and the Bee Ridge Road exit (mile marker 207). File photo
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • November 19, 2012
I-75 crash cleared

The crash caused injuries and blocked traffic this morning at Interstate 75 and Bee Ridge Road.

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 19, 2012
Siesta water main break forces lane closure

Sarasota County currently has one lane closed on north Beach Road after a water main break reported at 7:48 a.m.

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