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Amanda Morales
October 19, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: RFS Festivus Games

Real Fitness Sarasota hosted the Festivus Games a CrossFit competition on Saturday. The competition was only open to novice and intermediate level athletes.

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Amanda Morales
October 18, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: SHS Homecoming Game

Fans and alumni of Sarasota High School cheered on the sailors during the Friday night Homecoming game against the North Port Bobcats.

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Amanda Morales
October 18, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Mote Night of Fish, Fun and Fright

The Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium welcomed trick-or-treaters for a Night of Fish, Fun and Fright on Friday night.

Longboat Key
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Observer Staff
October 17, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Taste of St. Armands

More than 15 restaurants on St. Armands Circle offered samplings of their most popular recipes Oct. 17, at the fifth annual Taste of St. Armands. Vendors had the chance to please nearly any palate, with foods ranging from continental cuisine to Italian, Irish, Spanish and Cuban flavors. Proceeds from Taste of St. Armands will benefit All Faiths Food Bank.

Sarasota
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Jen Blanco
October 17, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Cardinal Mooney at ODA

The Cardinal Mooney High football team cruised to a 64-0 victory over rival The Out-of-Door Academy in its Class 3A-District 10 opener Oct. 17. With the win, the Cougars earned a berth in the playoffs. Cardinal Mooney will look to defend its district title Oct. 31 versus Bishop Verot.

Sarasota
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Amanda Morales
October 16, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Child Protection Center Pillar of Hope open house

The Child Protection Center opened its doors to members of the community Thursday night for the Pillar of Hope Tasting and Awareness open house.

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Amanda Morales
October 16, 2014

Sarasota Police mourns death of K-9 officer

The Sarasota Police Department is mourning the loss of K-9 officer Nero who died on Thursday morning.

Sarasota
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Observer Staff
October 16, 2014

School of rock

Fans cheered on their favorite bands Saturday at Rock for a Cause.

Sarasota
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Observer Staff
October 16, 2014

A budding partnership

Local Kiwanis clubs joined forces to help break ground on a butterfly garden and new information center for Community Haven for Adults and Children with Disabilities.

Sarasota
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Observer Staff
October 16, 2014

Walk this way

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

Sarasota
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Observer Staff
October 16, 2014

Coming together for Cure Cara

Members of the community came out to show their support for Cara Bodziak for the 8th annual Cura Cara fundraiser Oct. 9.

Sarasota
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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
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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.

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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

It's Read Everywhere

Voting is now open for the 2014 'It's Read Everywhere' contest. Visit YourObserver.com/itsreadeverywhere to vote for your favorite entries. One winner will receive two travel certificates, good for travel from SRQ Airport.

Sarasota
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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
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Jen Blanco
October 16, 2014

High Five Moments of the Week

The top five sports moments of the week.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
October 16, 2014

Football Friday

The Observer recaps the week in football.

Sarasota
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Observer Staff
October 16, 2014

Weather: Sarasota

Visit YourObserver.com to submit your local weather or nature-related photos. Weekly winners will be entered into a monthly drawing for a $25 gift card.

Sarasota
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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

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

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
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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
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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
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Observer Staff
October 12, 2014

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1948 - 2013

Sarasota
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

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
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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

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.

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