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Michelle Jett takes an order from Tonya Saah from the Baja Boys Grill truck Tuesday, Sept. 11, opening day for Ringling Picnic.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 11, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Ringling Picnic's Opening Day

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

  • Sarasota
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Members of the Sarasota Honor Guard pose with the World Trade Center artifact.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 11, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 9/11 Eleven Year Remembrance Ceremony

The Sarasota County Fire Department held a remembrance ceremony Tuesday, Sept. 11 to commemorate the 11th anniversary of 9/11.

  • Sarasota
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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 11, 2012
Lady Blazers hold on to beat Lady Panthers

The Sarasota Christian volleyball team held on to defeat Bradenton Christian 25-23, 25-22, 23-25, 15-25, 15-11 in non-district action Sept. 10.

  • East County
  • Sports
Championship players include: Anthony Squitieri, Mason Kolbe, Collin Goda, Ian McLean, Caleb Whitson, Danny Rodriguez, John DiPasqua, Hunter Bogumil, Rob Arakel, Camden Sprague, Richie Morales and Caleb Greer.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 11, 2012
River Dawgs open season with win

The 12U Florida River Dawgs opened the fall season by winning the Labor Day Beach Bash Tournament in Naples.

  • East County
  • Sports
Longboat Key Public Works staff continued its annual tradition on the anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks by lining Gulf of Mexico with flags Monday afternoon.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 11, 2012
PHOTOS OF THE DAY: Remembering 9/11

Today marks the eleventh anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Sarasota and Manatee residents, businesses and government officials remember those who died in the attacks.

  • Siesta Key
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Join Alex Mahadevan and Mallory Gnaegy as they report today's headlines.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • September 11, 2012
Sept. 11: Daily Headlines Video

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Join Alex Mahadevan and Mallory Gnaegy as they report today's headlines.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • September 10, 2012
Sept. 10: Daily Headlines Video

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A Sheriff's Notice was put on the doors of 25 N. Pineapple at 11:10 a.m. stating that the eviction has been completed and the locks have been changed. Photo by Rodger Drouin
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • September 10, 2012
The Golden Apple closes for business

Sarasota County Sheriff's office has given the Golden Apple Theatre an eviction notice and changed the locks on the doors of the building.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • September 10, 2012
Ringling Picnic food trucks to return

The popular downtown dining destination will open for business Tuesday, Sept. 11

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Ja Juan Pollock. No. 3, bolts down the field as Sam Johnson, No. 44, tries to catch him Friday, Sept. 7.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 10, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Riverview vs. Manatee

The Riverview Rams hosted the Manatee Hurricanes Friday, Sept. 7 at the Ram Bowl. The Rams 49-7 lost to the nationally ranked Hurricanes.

  • Sarasota
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Ann Friedman, Mark Steinwachs and Suzanne Atwell
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • September 7, 2012
ALSO's 20th Anniversary Gala

ALSO's 20th Anniversary Gala

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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • September 7, 2012
Sept. 7: Daily Headlines Video

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Sarasota County Commissioner Jon Thaxton makes fellow Commissioner Joe Barbetta laugh after identifying non-native flora in a rendering.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 7, 2012
Thaxton tapped by Venice charity

The three-term Sarasota County Commissioner will start work as director of community investment for the Gulf Coast Community Foundation Monday.

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The Lakewood Ranch Mustangs hope to build off of last week's 21-7 victory over rival Braden River Pirates.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 7, 2012
Friday Night Clash: Sept. 7

Tonight's games include Sarasota at Palmetto, Riverview vs. Mantee, Lakewood Ranch at Southeast and Braden River vs. North Port. Read more in our "Friday Night Clash."

  • East County
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District 72 State Representative candidate Liz Alpert with Mathew Wilson
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • September 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Tiger Bay Club Luncheon

Incumbent State Representatives and their challengers faced off at the regular Tiger Bay Club luncheon Thursday, Sept. 6 at Michael's on East. Senator Lisa Carlton moderated the event before guests enjoyed a meal.

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