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Luke Simmons dresses as Harry Potter.
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  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • October 14, 2019
Ed Smith Stadium transforms into Hogwarts for 'spooktacular' night

The Orioles held its fifth annual Howl-O-Ween Movie Night Spooktacular on Oct. 12.

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Will Stapleton and Reilly O'Connell pose with the marionettes before the children arrive.
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  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • October 14, 2019
Marionettes come alive at Pinocchio pre-show

Florida Studio Theatre opened its children's theatre season with Pinnochio on Oct. 12 and 13.

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  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • October 14, 2019
Master Gardeners show off green thumb

The UF/IFAS Extension of Sarasota County hosted its annual Master Gardener Plant Sale on Oct. 12.

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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • October 12, 2019
St. Armands goes British for Jaguar car show

About 85 sports cars, sedans and other machines attracted a crowd.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 11, 2019
Rams football move to 5-2 with win over Sharks

Riverview will play Newsome next week in a de facto district championship game.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • October 11, 2019
Sarasota County Schools announces Principal of the Year

Brentwood Elementary School's John Weida is the Principal of the Year and Booker High's Merlin Schenk is the Assistant Principal of the Year.

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Terry Turner
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 11, 2019
Former Commissioner Turner files to run for city seat

Turner enters race for Seat 2.

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  • David Conway
  • October 11, 2019
Selby garage proposal remains central point of contention

Sarasota residents and officials point to proposed 486-space structure, with a restaurant on top, as the main discussion focus.

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Benny Labinger, 7, picks a cookie from the platter.
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  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • October 10, 2019
Temple Emanu-el breaks Yom Kippur fast

Temple Emanu-el held its annual Break-the-Fast meal on Oct. 9.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 10, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: October 10

Nick Charalambous captured a beautiful Siesta Key sunset.

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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • October 10, 2019
County Commission requests new redistricting map

Commissioners want a fourth map drawn based off one submitted by a member of the public.

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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • October 10, 2019
Sarasota County to see increase in water and sewer fees

Capacity fees will increase by nearly $800 and wastewater rates will increase 5% annually.

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Lilian Peltz-Petow. Photo by Ashley Sherman.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 10, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Sarasota tennis player wins ITF Super-Senior gold medal

She has been courting her passion for her whole life.

  • Sarasota
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Maddie Walker (3) jumps into Riah Walker's (5) arms after Riverview beat Venice High.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 10, 2019
Family acts as heartbeat of Rams volleyball

After this season, only one Walker sibling will remain at Riverview.

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Jacqueline Putrino.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 10, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Jacqueline Putrino

The sophomore talks getting her first hole-in-one and looking toward the future.

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