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  • Ryan Butler
  • November 10, 2017
Riverview blows by Gateway

The Rams advance to the 8A Region 2 semifinals following a 60-15 win.

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    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • November 10, 2017
Property owners along Legacy Trail could be eligible for legal compensation

The extension of the Legacy Trail could pose problems for some property owners.

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  • Cassidy Alexander
  • November 10, 2017
School district looking for new director of communications

After ending its contract with an outside PR firm, the district is now seeking one person to oversee communications.

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Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight and Paul Mercier
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  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 10, 2017
Kiwanis club honors area veterans

The Kiwanis Club of Sarasota hosted its fourth annual Veterans Day Breakfast on Oct. 10 at Sahib Shrine.

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Guests took a tour of the facility, getting a firsthand look at Roskamp’s ongoing analysis.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 10, 2017
Roskamp Institute showcases veteran services

The research and development institute has dedicated itself to understanding Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and other brain-related diseases.

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The Sarasota Farmers Market will work with city staff and downtown leaders to review options for security upgrades.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 9, 2017
Farmers market seeks security upgrades

The director of the Sarasota Farmers Market wants to install barricades to protect attendees from potential harm.

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Mike Ward will serve as the new President and CEO of the Pines of Sarasota.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 9, 2017
Pines of Sarasota announces new leadership

The rehabilitation and senior care community has appointed Mike Ward as President and CEO.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 9, 2017
Sarasota weather page photo: Nov. 9

Pepsi Freund captured this photograph early morning at Siesta Key Beach.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 9, 2017
Ten Sarasota things you missed while you were up north

You mean you weren't watching Siesta Key all summer?

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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 9, 2017
Sarasota honors female wartime contributions

Sarasota is honoring the women of war with its 2017 Veterans Day Parade.

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A controversial debate by the County Commission was just one of the things you missed in Sarasota this summer.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • November 9, 2017
Quiz: Do you know what made the news this summer?

Test your knowledge on what happened after you fled to higher ground and cooler weather for the long days of summer.

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Mable Ringling (left) sits on a bench with Ca’ d’Zan guests.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 9, 2017
Garden Club celebrates 90 years

The club was created in 1927 by some of Sarasota's most notable names.

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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 9, 2017
Grey weather puts damper on the Blues

Organizer of Giving Hunger the Blues asks for donations after all-day rain keeps eventgoers away.

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Emanuele Moschini gives a teammate a hug after barely missing the net on a shot.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 9, 2017
Cardinal Mooney boys soccer hopes to play as a stronger unit

The Cougars reached the regional finals last season, but lose the top goal-scorer in school history.

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A closeup of Samson Miller during a joust. Photo courtesy the Knights of Valour.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 9, 2017
Jousting troupe at Sarasota Medieval Fair goes full-contact every time

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

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