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Ryan Hails, Ben Delaney, Grant Golub, Andrew Konecny and Travis Taaffe. Courtesy photo.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • November 1, 2012
Making Waves: Sarasota Crew

Under the leadership of men's coach Liza Dickson, Sarasota Crew is shedding its underdog status and earning a national reputation.

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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 1, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Angelina Grebe

Pine View sophomore Angelina Grebe joined the Sarasota High School cross-country team this year, and she is already proving to be a key competitor for the Lady Sailors. Grebe won the Sarasota Cross Country Championships Oct. 24, with a time of 19:16.12.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 1, 2012
JUST THE STATS

6 - The number of seniors on this year's Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team, which advanced to the regional quarterfinals for the first time since 2007.

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This home at 5045 Commonwealth Drive has four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 2,395 square feet of living area. It sold for $630,000. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 1, 2012
Two homes in Siesta Properties sell for $9.99 million

Two homes in Siesta Properties top all transactions in this week's real estate. Barbara Brunckhorst, of Sarasota, sold two homes at 7960 Sanderling Road and 8000 Sanderling Road to Frank Brunckhorst III, trustee, of Sarasota, for $4,995,000, both totaling $9.99 million.

  • Sarasota
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Kepecz-Hays
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  • Nick Friedman
  • November 1, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Kepecz-Hays attends global summit; Tom Roberts named Five Star Wealth Manager; DWELL Real Estate adds new Realtors; Sarasota Memorial receives new surgical robot

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Unit 1502 at Beau Ciel, 990 Blvd. of the Arts, has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, and 3,412 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.55 million. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 1, 2012
Beau Ciel condominium sells for $1.55 million

A condominium in Beau Ciel tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Victor Howard, of Sarasota, sold his Unit 1502 condominium at 990 Blvd. of the Arts to Jesse and Nancie Ehrlich, of Sarasota, for $1.55 million.

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Alan Kasow submitted this sunset photo, taken from the top of Marina Tower overlooking the bay.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 1, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Alan Kasow submitted this sunset photo, taken from the top of Marina Tower overlooking the bay.

  • Sarasota
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One person was transported to Sarasota Memorial Hospital. The crash occurred at 8:46 a.m. in the 1000 block of S. Tamiami Trail.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • October 31, 2012
Car crash causes injury, closes roadway

A car crash on S. Tamiami Trail near Sarasota High School sent one person to the hospital with injuries.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 31, 2012
Our View: Referendum on performance

On the eve of the 2012 presidential election, it seems inconceivable that anyone intending to vote could be undecided at this moment.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 31, 2012
Letters to the Editor

Cook with your children; In need of clarification; Series is helpful

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Read this week's edition of Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 31, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • October 31, 2012
Victim Advocate position re-budgeted

The police department's Victim Advocate position was eliminated two years ago due to budget constraints, and was recently reinstated for the 2012-2013 budget.

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Happy Halloween!
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 31, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Martha Halloween Bash

Students at St. Martha Catholic School celebrated Halloween with fun activities such as wrapping each other like mummies.

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Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan as they report the daily headlines.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • October 31, 2012
Oct. 31: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

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Pippi, 3 mos., won Best in Show.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 31, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Phillippi Farmhouse Market Howl-O-Ween

There were more than 20 dogs that took part in the first Phillippi Farmhouse Market Howl-O-Ween competition Wednesday, Oct. 31.

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