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Karmic Journey has his tail fluffed up. The one-year-old winner was only two ribbons aways from a grand champion designation.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • October 1, 2015
This week in history 10.1.15

A glimpse of the way things were from the archives.

  • Sarasota
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Courtesy photo. Cadets practice with the software they will use during the CyberPatriot Competition in October.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 1, 2015
School Board 9.24.15

SMA cadets prepare for CyberPatriot competition.

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  • October 1, 2015
Cops Corner: Sarasota 10.01.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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    By
  • Jack Short
  • September 30, 2015
SANCA responds to Blackketter video

SANCA and staff both say Blacketter is otherwise a great leader, and the board will hear his side.

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The city of Sarasota started work on a new roundabout on Main Street at the end of July.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 30, 2015
Main Street roundabout to partially open

The city of Sarasota’s newest roundabout at the intersection of Orange Avenue and Main Street will open partially this afternoon.

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Matthew Garcia
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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 29, 2015
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 10.01.15

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 10.01.15

  • Sarasota
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Cardinal Mooney's Brooke Picchi and Keri McMahon go up for a block in the first set.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 29, 2015
Lady Cougars fall in four

After splitting the first two sets, the Cardinal Mooney volleyball team fell to Venice 3-1 Sept. 23.

  • Sarasota
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Elizabeth Voronina swam the leadoff leg of Sarasota's 200-yard medley A relay.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 29, 2015
Sailors edge past Tarpons

The Sarasota High boys and girls swim teams combined to beat Charlotte in a dual meet Sept. 23.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jack Short
  • September 29, 2015
Blue Pagoda building up for grabs

As U.S. Masters Swimming moves out, the blue pagoda-style structure will be open to interested parties.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Christian senior Kyle Lantz has already won two races for the Blazers in his first season with the team.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 29, 2015
Staying the course

Sarasota Christian senior Kyle Lantz won his second race of the season at the George Jenkins Holloway Park Jamboree Sept. 26.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 29, 2015
Sarasota Football Friday: Week 5

Sarasota Football Friday: Week 5

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    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 28, 2015
Surfers hit the beach to Hang Ten for Autism

Compound Boardshop hosts 6th annual Hang Ten for Autism at Siesta Beach for Pinnacle Academy families.

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Thursday's special meeting will also include a broader discussion of the city-county relationship in advance of a November joint meeting.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 28, 2015
City to discuss life after CRA at special meeting

On Thursday, the Sarasota City Commission will discuss the county’s sudden decision to end the downtown Community Redevelopment Area — and how to adjust for the loss of what officials viewed as a crucial funding mechanism.

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Detert, pictured here with members at aTiger Bay Club meeting, will leave the Florida Senate and run for Sarasota County Commission.
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  • Jack Short
  • September 28, 2015
Detert makes County Commission bid official

Candidates begin submitting paperwork for local seats in 2016 — some may have more of a battle to fight than others.

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Courtesy photo. Mark Pritchett will take over as the new president and CEO for Gulf Coast Community Foundation.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • September 28, 2015
Gulf Coast Community Foundation names new CEO

Mark Pritchett will take over as president and CEO for Gulf Coast Community Foundation.

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