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  • September 6, 2012
Cops' Corner

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops' Corner.

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Riverview High junior Mason Fox started playing golf 13 years ago. Now the 16-year-old has his sights set on becoming a professional golfer.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 6, 2012
Teeing Off

Riverview High junior Mason Fox shot a 36 to take top honors last month against Cardinal Mooney and Venice.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 6, 2012
Sports Briefs 9.06.12

Riverview swings past Cardinal Mooney; Coach inducted into Hall of Fame; Weekend Recap

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GWIZ, which emphasizes hands-on learning, will undergo significant renovations in an attempt to better meet the demands of the community and its visitors.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • September 6, 2012
GWIZ to undergo makeover

Under the direction of a new CEO, GWIZ aims to meet community demands, starting with a complete retrofit.

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Hunter DeWitt
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  • Nick Friedman
  • September 6, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Hunter DeWitt

Fresh on the heels of Sarasota High School's 51-6 victory Friday, Aug. 31 over Booker High School senior quarterback Hunter DeWitt, reflects on the game and looks forward to his final season as a Sailor.

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The area's first Trader Joe's grocery store will open Friday, Sept. 7.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • September 6, 2012
Sarasota prepares for premiere Trader Joe's grand opening

Sarasotans are eagerly anticipating the opening of the area's first Trader Joe's grocery store Friday, Sept. 7.

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Sarasota High School cornerback Quincy Battie, right, rushes after a turnover from Booker High School's offense in the first regular season game Friday, Aug. 31. The Sailors bested the Tornadoes 51-6.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 6, 2012
Sports photos of the week

Sarasota High Sailors beat the Braden River Tornadoes 51-6 Friday, Aug. 31.

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Unit 1201 at 888 Blvd. of the Arts has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,315 square feet of living area. It sold for $606,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 6, 2012
Three-bedroom home on Casey Key sells for $1.2 million

The following residential real-estate transactions took place between Aug. 20 and Aug. 24.

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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 6, 2012
Three-bedroom home on Casey Key sells for $1.2 million

Three-bedroom home on Casey Key sells for $1.2 million

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Deborah McKinlay took this sunset photo off Fruitville Road in Sarasota.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 6, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Deborah McKinlay took this sunset photo off Fruitville Road in Sarasota.

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Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan as they report today's headlines.
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  • September 5, 2012
Sept. 5: 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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File photo. A group of homeless people gathers across the street from Five Points Park recently.
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  • Roger Drouin
  • September 4, 2012
Commission discusses increase in homeless arrests

Over the past four weeks, Sarasota police have made 55 arrests in the Five Points area related to vagrancy.

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Nicole Kaney often enjoys a kale salad with dinner.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • September 4, 2012
In the Kitchen with: Nicole Kaney

Sarasota resident Nicole Kaney shares her dish for one of her favorite healthy foods - kale.

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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • September 4, 2012
In the Kitchen with: Nicole Kaney

In the Kitchen with: Nicole Kaney

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Presidential candidate Mitt Romney and his wife, Ann, attended the Lincoln Day Dinner in April 2007.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 4, 2012
Romney/Ryan headed to Sarasota

The Republican Party of Sarasota County will host a fundraiser Sept. 20, which will feature the 2012 Republican presidential ticket.

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