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CYD Executive Director Karen Bogues and former Senator Lisa Carlton
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  • Nick Friedman
  • September 17, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: CYD Leadership Breakfast

Community Youth Development hosted its annual leadership breakfast to honor local leaders Wednesday, Sept. 12. This year's honorees included former Senator, Lisa Carlton and Michael Saunders. Attendees enjoyed breakfast at the Boys and Girls Club before the honorees were recognized.

  • Sarasota
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R.J. Lodge plays with a hula-hoop.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • September 17, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Walk for the Kids

The Boys and Girls Club of Sarasota hosted a walk Saturday, Sept. 15, at Ed Smith Stadium, to raise awareness of the need for safe places for children to spend their time. The third annual walk included an appearance by the Orioles bird, and after the 3k walk, children were invited to play games on the field.

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The Bird Street Players weather the storm.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • September 17, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: FridayFest

Despite rainy weather, a large crowd turned out for the final FridayFest of the season, Friday, Sept. 14, at the Van Wezel. The Bird Street Players provided live music, and multiple vendors provided food.

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More than 140 people registered to participate in the first monthly Yoga at the Ringling event Saturday, Sept. 15.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 16, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Yoga at the Ringling

More than 140 people practiced yoga as they looked out on the Sarasota Bay during the first Yoga at the Ringling event Saturday, Sept. 15 at the Ca d'Zan

  • Sarasota
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Jennifer Allen wears her prom dress from 1988.
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • September 15, 2012
Southside Prom Night

Southside Prom Night

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John Abbett and Kathleen Slaven
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • September 15, 2012
Rock of Ages

Rock of Ages

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Join Alex Mahadevan and Mallory Gnaegy as they report today's headlines.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • September 14, 2012
Sept. 14: Daily Headlines Video

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The scoreboard could get a workout in the Sarasota vs. North Port non-district matchup.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 14, 2012
Friday Night Clash: Sept. 14

Tonight's games include Lakewood Ranch vs. Bayshore, Sarasota vs. North Port, and ODA at Moore Haven. Read more in our "Friday Night Clash."

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The city commission will consider increasing the maximum amount of late fines parking violators will pay.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • September 14, 2012
City Commission to discuss parking-ticket late fines Monday

Commissioners will consider parking late fine changes; vote on second reading of the city budget; hear an update on the Sarasota Chalk Festival.

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City Manager Tom Barwin narrowed the list of 13 police chief candidates down to five today. The goal is to name a new police chief by the end of October.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • September 14, 2012
Police chief list down to 5

As the next step in the process, the city manager and community members will interview each candidate. Of the five semifinalists, two are police chiefs, two are from Florida law-enforcement agencies, and two are women.

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Join Danae DeShazer and Mallory Gnaegy as they report today's headlines.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • September 13, 2012
Sept. 13: Daily Headlines Video

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Nick Bobbitt, Sarah Quick, Jake LaMore, Alex Pepe and Maddy Del Medico. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 13, 2012
Bright futures

Five Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School students have been selected to participate in the Sarasota County STAR Leadership program, which is designed to encourage and develop positive leadership qualities among students in grades nine, 10 and 11.

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Andrew Seeley, of Flying Sliders, serves up an order. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 13, 2012
Meals on wheels

Familiar, brightly colored food trucks rolled back into town Tuesday, Sept. 11, for the Ringling Picnic's return to the lunch scene.

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John Gudritz is the co-owner of an investment management firm.
  • By John Gudritz
  • September 13, 2012
My View: A long-term solution for a long-term problem

My fellow My View columnist, Jeffrey Weisman, provided some excellent solutions to the serious parking problem that confronts Siesta Key Village and the public beach every season.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 13, 2012
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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