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Sarasota

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  • Nick Friedman
  • September 27, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Richie James

Riverview High junior wide receiver Richie James has been playing football for nine years and says he's driven by his love for the game.

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Tom Hubbard
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 27, 2012
JUST THE STATS

3 - The number of days kicker Mitchell Howard had been on the Riverview High football team before kicking three extra points in the Rams 29-6 victory over Braden River Sept. 21.

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This Cherokee Lodge home, which has four bedrooms, two baths and 3,474 square feet of living area, sold for $725,000. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 27, 2012
Cherokee Lodge home tops sales at $725,000

A home in Cherokee Lodge tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Paul and Lisa Beebe sold their home at 1533 S. Lodge Drive to Gregory and Melody Davis, of Sarasota, for $725,000.

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Jackie Berkey and Elaine Kampmann
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • September 26, 2012
A Wine and Food Pairing With the Wines of Pedroncelli

A Wine and Food Pairing With the Wines of Pedroncelli

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ODA’s Austin Hoppe gets tangled up with a St. John Neumann defender in the first half. Photos courtesy of Tom Hubbard.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 26, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA vs. St. John Neumann

The Out-of-Door Academy dropped its second-consecutive district game with a 42-21 loss to St. John Neaumann. The Thunder turned the ball over seven times in the loss. ODA quarterback Evan Wilson connected with Austin Hoppe for a touchdown and also ran in for a score. Running back J.T. Fischer scored the Thunder's other touchdown on a 5-yard carry. ODA returns to non-district action Sept. 28 at Evangelical Christian.

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Join Alex Mahadevan and Danae DeShazer as they report today's headlines.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • September 26, 2012
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Southside Elementary students Alex Brantingham and Jazmin Light read with volunteer Henrietta Daytz.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • September 26, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Southside Elementary wishes beloved volunteer a happy 100th birthday (VIDEO)

Southside Elementary School today held a birthday party honoring volunteer Henrietta Daytz, who will celebrate her 100th birthday Saturday, Sept. 29. Principal Steve Dragon stopped by the school's Media Center to serenade her with a birthday tune.

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Natalie Andrewson
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • September 26, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: s/ART/q Print Party

There were 12 prints to choose from at this year's two-day print party hosted by s/ART/q on Saturday, Oct. 22 at WSLR 96.5 LPFM. Typewriters, a cute dog, ribbons, produce, cool-looking fish - it's no wonder there were so many people getting hip images transferred to their long johns, jeans, aprons and plenty of t-shirts. Live music, food and crafts for children entertained the thousands of attendees while they waited for their screen-printed works of art. Each print was $5 and helped the group of local artists raise funds for SELECT Fair in December in Miami.

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Debbie Lamb and Brenda Becker exchange business cards Wednesday, Sept. 26 at Sarasota Chamber of Commerce’s Power Hour at Tommy Bahama.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 26, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: SCC Power Hour at Tommy Bahama

The Sarasota Chamber of Commerce had 65 people attend their Power Hour event Wednesday, Sept. 26 at Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 26, 2012
Lady Thunder bounces back with win

The Out-of-Door Academy defeated Sarasota Christian 25-21, 25-13, 25-20 Sept. 25.

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A draft of a development agreement shows a hotel complete with luxury rooms, a destination restaurant, pool deck and business meeting rooms. Courtesy rendering.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • September 26, 2012
Palm Avenue hotel project up for review

On Monday, City Commissioners are slated to review the Proposal for Development agreement with Floridays Development Co.

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    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • September 26, 2012
Payne Park playground to close for two weeks

The playground will be closed temporarily while crews install a shade structure near the play area designated for ages 3-5.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 26, 2012
Our View: Behind the amendments

Florida's general election ballots overflow with proposed constitutional amendments. This year is no different. There will be 11 proposed state constitutional amendments on the November ballot.

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  • By Jorge Blanco
  • September 26, 2012
Castaway

Enjoy this week's edition of Castaway

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    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • September 25, 2012
Sept. 25: Daily Headlines Video

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