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Candidate Kathy Bolam had claimed Supervisor of Elections Kathy Dent influenced her to concede her race.
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  • Robin Roy
  • October 29, 2010
Judge sides with supervisor of elections

A former Charter Review Board candidate sued after she conceded her race. She wanted to change her mind but was told she couldn't.

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Tom Dabney, Honoree Cy Bispham, Barbara Dickinson and Kerry Kirschner
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 28, 2010
9th annual Lifetime Achievement Awards Dinner honoring Cy Bispham and Posthumous honoree Patrick Dickinson

9th annual Lifetime Achievement Awards Dinner honoring Cy Bispham and Posthumous honoree Patrick Dickinson

  • Black Tie
Branch office manager Donna Davis and financial advisor Richard Crawford
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  • Loren Mayo
  • October 28, 2010
Edward Jones branch opens on Circle

Richard Crawford, financial advisor, held an open house for the new Edward Jones Branch at 443 John Ringling Blvd., on St. Armands Circle.

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Selena Gonzales, Faith Kiger and Kira Mashke
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 28, 2010
Books come to life at Southside Elementary (VIDEO)

Students at Southside Elementary School paraded the campus today dressed as their favorite book characters. Scroll down for video.

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Committee members Gerri Knowles, Jill Grant, Roleta Meredith and Jane Regan
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 28, 2010
Women golfers combat breast cancer

The ladies of Laurel Oak Country Club raised more than $16,000 to benefit The American Cancer Society's "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer" event.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 28, 2010
Make your online vote count

Voting for our online "It's Read Everywhere" contest runs from Nov. 1 through Nov. 8.

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Cal and Walt Olson
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 28, 2010
Couple commemorates wedding anniversary

As a gift to their parents, Kari Anne and Erik Olson and Kirsten Olson Koza helped celebrate Walt and Cal Olson's 50th anniversary with an ice cream-and-cake reception Sunday, Oct. 24, at Excelsior on Siesta Key.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 28, 2010
The Observer gives election recommendations

Here is a summary of The Observer's candidate recommendations for the Nov. 2 election.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Part of the Plymouth Harbour team posed for a photo during the Memory Walk.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 28, 2010
Team raises awareness for Alzheimer's disease

A team of Sarasota residents, many associated with Plymouth Harbor, came out in full force Sunday, Oct. 24, for the Alzheimer's Association's two-mile Memory Walk on Lido Key.

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Contest winners Javier Sanchez and Georgia Gruber with molly's owner Molly Jackson
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 28, 2010
New shop assumes fitting name

After hosting a "Name the Store" contest for her recently opened store, New Balance Sarasota and University Park co-owner Molly Jackson has selected a name: molly's.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Vinca Quartet gave a nearly hour-long performance.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 28, 2010
Quartet brings music to life (VIDEO)

The Vinca Quartet performed live Oct. 27 at Braden River High School.

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  • Robin Roy
  • October 28, 2010
Charter panel votes to repeal wage law

The charter amendment chased Wal-Mart away from its Newtown store three years ago. Some residents say the area was devastated.

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  • News
When the Palm Avenue parking garage opens in December, 18 surveillance cameras will keep watch over the people parking their cars inside.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • October 28, 2010
Surveillance cameras will be watching

From Newtown, to downtown, to Payne Park, the city is planning a network of security cameras designed to keep people safe and help fight crime.

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SSAS Executive Director Pepar Anspaugh; Gustavo Bogomolni, of MG/3 Developer Group; Charter School Board liaison Deb Metheny; co-founder Susan Burns; co-founder and President Larry Eger; and Mayor Kelly Kirschner break ground on the new campus.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 28, 2010
SSAS digs its future campus (VIDEO)

Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences celebrated the groundbreaking ceremony for its new educational facilities Wednesday, Oct. 27.

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The Rev. Fausto Stampiglia also recently celebrated his 75th birthday.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 28, 2010
Stampiglia rejoices in 50 years in priesthood

The Rev. Fausto Stampiglia recently celebrated his 50th anniversary of being a priest and 75th birthday.

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