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Sarasota Ballet dancer Caitlin Gish leads young dancers on the stage at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • October 3, 2015
Sarasota Ballet mixes tea time with tutus

Tea & Tutus invites young dancers and families to enjoy a performance by the Sarasota Ballet.

  • Sarasota
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Mary Hamner and Art Engelhard
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  • Amanda Morales
  • October 3, 2015
Pioneer Picnic packs Robarts Arena

Rotary Club of Sarasota welcomes natives for annual Pioneer Picnic.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
ODA teacher Sarah Bryan holds Axel Rose a Burmese python.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 2, 2015
Feathers fly at ODA wildlife presentation

Out-of-Door Academy hosts Matthews Wildlife Rescue Inc. for a presentation on conservation.

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RWC President Peggy Wells with club officers Jane Blythe, Judy Falkenthal, Lourdes Ramirez, Chris Charlton and Sharon Whitfield.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 2, 2015
RWC celebrates 65th anniversary with style

Republican Women's Club of Sarasota invited local and state officials to mark the 65th anniversary of the club.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The downtown CRA helped fund public projects and public-private partnerships, such as the Whole Foods complex on First Street.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 2, 2015
City searches for way to preserve spirit of CRA

At a special meeting Thursday, the Sarasota City Commission directed staff to explore a variety of different options for replacing the function of the downtown community redevelopment area, set to expire next year.

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Casey Casal brought lunch for his daughter Selah at Phillippi Shores Elementary School.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • October 2, 2015
Phillippi Shores dines with dads

Dad's were invited to spend a lunch period with their children in the courtyard at Phillippi Shores Elementary School.

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Jaz Mongeon (file)
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 2, 2015
East County Football Friday: Week 6

East County Football Friday: Week 6

  • East County
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Palmer Point Park, in the Midnight Pass Area
    By
  • Jack Short
  • October 2, 2015
Sheriff investigates death near Midnight Pass

The Sheriff did not find identifying information at the scene, but released the victim’s the following morning.

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(Lori Sax) David Verinder has been with the Sarasota Memorial Health Care System since 2006, when he was named CFO. He was promoted to CEO in July 2014.
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • October 2, 2015
Sarasota Memorial considers big purchase

Troubles at Venice Regional Bayfront Health have led to speculation about a new owner.

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Troy Mattes submitted this photo of an alligator at Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 1, 2015
Congratulations to this month's winners of our photo contest!

Carl Grady, Troy Mattes and Joy Knight have won the Observer's photo contest for September

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Applebee's in downtown Sarasota opened in the late 1990s.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 1, 2015
Applebee’s leaves downtown Sarasota

RE/Max Alliance Group Realtor Stan Rutstein is marketing the 169-seat Main Street restaurant space, which Applebee’s left today.

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Betty Schoenbaum officially opens the Quality of Life Center with a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday, morning.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 1, 2015
Quality of Life Center opens doors to community

Members of the community explored the new Salvation Army homeless intake facility at the Glasser Schoenbaum Human Services Center.

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Ken Deutsch, of Sarasota, submitted this photo of chairs on Siesta Key Beach at sunset.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 1, 2015
Sarasota photo contest winner: Oct. 1

Ken Deutsch, of Sarasota, submitted this photo of chairs on Siesta Key Beach at sunset.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 1, 2015
Beware of the mob

Animal-rights proponents are pressuring Sarasota County commissioners to shut down retail pet stores’ puppy and kitty sales. There are other effective ways to reach the goal.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Courtesy photo. Mary Ann O'Neil at the outdoor service in Philadelphia for Pope Francis.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 1, 2015
Front and center

It's always sunny in Philadelphia when Pope Francis is in town.

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