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Jonathan Lipman and Daniel Michaels help build the sukkah. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 16, 2014
Building a friendship

Kobernick-Anchin-Benderson senior community received a treat when third- and fourth-grade students from Temple Beth Sholom Schools stopped by recently to build a sukkah.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Riverview High volleyball team will open its district tournament Oct. 21.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 16, 2014
Riverview wins PINK match

The Riverview High volleyball team defeated rival Sarasota 25-17, 25-20, 20-25, 25-18 in its annual PINK match Oct. 14.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The ODA volleyball team will play its final regular season match tonight at Charlotte High.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 16, 2014
ODA closes district regular season with win

The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team closed out its district regular season with a 25-19, 25-16, 25-21 victory over Bradenton Christian in district action Oct. 14.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 16, 2014
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Cardinal Mooney sophomore Maddie McNally helped lead the Lady Cougars to an 8-0 district record and the No. 1 seed in the Class 3A-District 10 tournament. Photo by Jen Blanco
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 16, 2014
Killer instinct

Cardinal Mooney sophomore outside hitter Maddie McNally leads the Lady Cougars with nearly 200 kills so far this season.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Buffett
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 16, 2014
High Five Moments of the Week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mongeon
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 16, 2014
Football Friday

The Observer recaps the week in football.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kathy Schwartz submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 16, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

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  • Sarasota
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Quarterback Reese Vita broke Cardinal Mooney’s passing record in the first quarter of Friday’s game against St. Pete Catholic. Photo by Jen Blanco
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 15, 2014
Reese breaks passing mark

Quarterback Reese Vita broke Cardinal Mooney's all-time record of 3,375 passing yards, set by Jamie Burke in 2001, Oct. 10.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 14, 2014
Mustangs win 5th straight district crown

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team captured its fifth-consecutive Class 3A-District 14 championship Oct. 13, at Misty Creek Country Club in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 14, 2014
Lady Blazers prevail in five

The Sarasota Christian volleyball team came back to beat The Out-of-Door Academy 11-25, 25-19, 28-26, 22-25, 15-9 in non-district action Oct. 13.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • October 13, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Saks Fifth Avenue VIP Press Brunch and Store Preview

Saks Fifth Avenue opened its doors to press Monday, Oct. 13, for an exclusive preview inside the new 80,000 square foot store.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Rae Claire Johnson and Rhana Bazzini start walking Monday morning.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 13, 2014
Sarasota woman starts trek to Tallahassee

With less than a month until Election Day, Rhana Bazzini has decided she's had enough with current campaign financing.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jim Redborn, 65, of Longboat Key, died Sept. 9.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 12, 2014
James Redborn

1948 - 2013

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Part of Osprey Ave. was closed off Saturday for the 15th Annual Firehouse Chili Cook hosted by Morton’s Gourmet Market.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 12, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 15th Annual Firehouse Chili Cook Off

Some liked it hot for the 15th Annual Firehouse Chili Cook Off on Saturday afternoon hosted by Morton's Gourmet Market.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Local bands had the opportunity to compete for the chance to donate to their favorite cause at Rock for a Cause.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 12, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Rock for a Cause

Families and fans enjoyed a night of music and fun at Rock for a Cause Saturday evening.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
64 teams of walkers attended the Walk to End Alzheimer’s Saturday morning.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 12, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Walk to End Alzheimer's

J.D. Hamel Park was covered in purple for the Sarasota Walk to End Alzheimer's Saturday morning with more than 400 walkers estimated to be in attendance.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Destiny Bonner runs the Phillippi Shores 7K Run Saturday morning.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 11, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Phillippi Shores Elementary 7K Run

Local runners came out for the Phillippi Shores Elementary 7K Run and 1 Mile Fun Run Saturday morning.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Meredith Carroll, Abbi Geiger and Lilly Irelan made sure to bring their favorite stuffed animals for the sleepover at Selby Library.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 11, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Scout About the Library

Girl scouts of Gulfcoast Florida had the Selby Public Library all to themselves Friday evening for the Scout About the Library event.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Members of the Cardinal Mooney swim team helped serve guests at the Homecoming Fish Fry.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 11, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Cardinal Mooney Homecoming Fish Fry

Cardinal Mooney High School students, families and alumni were invited to the Homecoming Friday Fish Fry and Tailgating event Friday evening.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cardinal Mooney tight end Mitch Arimura caught a 13-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter of the Cougars 49-7 victory over St. Pete Catholic.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Cardinal Mooney vs. St. Pete Catholic

The Cardinal Mooney football team improved to 5-1 with a 49-7 victory over St. Pete Catholic in non-distirct action tonight. Quarterback Reese Vita threw a pair of touchdown passes to Mitch Arimura (13 yards) and Sean Morris (34 yards). Vita also broke the all-time passing mark of 3,375 yards set back in 2001. Jaz Mongeon rushed for a pair of touchdowns on runs of 11 and 50 yards. Bryce Williams scored on a 1-yard run and Sam Leonard scored on a 3-yard carry. Backup quarterback Jake Jessup threw his first varsity touchdown on a 10-yard pass to Tristan Hillerich. Cardinal Mooney opens its district season next Friday at rival ODA.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Cardinal Mooney sophomore Carolina Morales leads off the 200-yard individual medley.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY Sarasota County Swim Championships

The Riverview, Sarasota, Booker, Sarasota Christian, ODA and Cardinal Mooney swim teams hit the pool for the annual Sarasota County Championships Oct. 8, at the Selby Aquatic Center.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Sara Salanowski, Anakin Brooks and Keota Holroyd sport their favorite superheroes on their t-shirts.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 9, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: SPHS Superhero Day

Suncoast Polytechnical High School students donned their capes and masks for 'Superhero day' on Thursday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Scruff McGruff will also be in attendance to greet guests for the film.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 9, 2014
Sarasota Police host free outdoor movies

Sarasota Police rescheduled outdoor screening of Disney's "Frozen" and "Cars" for Saturday night.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Stephanie Hannum, Olivia Borchers and Alene Fowler
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 9, 2014
One big wish granted

Volunteer wish granters Alene Fowler and Stephanie Hannum surprised 14-year-old Olivia Borchers with a One Direction-themed party last week, to inform her that her wish, through Make-A-Wish Central and Northern Florida, was going to be granted.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Cassidy Pattison, Kendall Volner and Alli Volner with fifth-grade teacher Barbie Spraker
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 9, 2014
Book event draws 'faire' families

Sarasota Christian School hosted families for a medieval-themed Book Fair Family Night Oct. 2. Guests were treated to a giant turkey leg dinner, face painting, prize drawings and costume contests.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota Christian volleyball team captured the No. 1 seed in the Class 2A-District 9 tournament, which begins Oct. 21. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 9, 2014
Familiar Focus

The Sarasota Christian volleyball team has posted a 14-3 record this season with three matches remaining on the schedule.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 9, 2014
High Five Moments of the Week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 9, 2014
Football Friday

The Observer recaps the week in football.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 9, 2014
Sidelines

Lady Cougars volleyball team tames Lady Thunder; Riverview falls to Venice; Sarasota Christian volleyball notches district win; Blazers boys golf team swings past the Thunder, Cougars

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 9, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
King
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 9, 2014
Student Spotlight: Joshua King, Senior, Sarasota High

Not every high school student takes an active role in preserving local history, but Sarasota High School senior Joshua King has local history in his blood.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Bill Schustik explains the stories behind songs to his audience. Photo by Nick Friedman
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • October 9, 2014
Bill Schustik to perform 'Legends of the Sea'

Think you know your swabs and pirates? Think again.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Joe Barth Insurance building, designed by architect Victor Lundy in 1957. Photo by Greg Wilson
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 9, 2014
Modern marvels display architectural history

In the past week or so, architect Lawrence Scarpa has traveled from Washington, D.C., and to his home in Venice, Calif., before taking off again to New York City and then landing this week in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kristy Cail submitted this photo of a family of owls perched in a mango tree in her yard.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 9, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

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  • Sarasota
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...
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 9, 2014
It's Read Everywhere

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  • Sarasota
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