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Faculty and staff gathered Monday, Sept. 16, in the Media Center at Sarasota High School to celebrate the school’s 100th anniversary.
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  • September 16, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota High School Turns 100

Faculty and staff gathered Monday, Sept. 16, in the Media Center at Sarasota High School to celebrate the school's 100th anniversary.

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Navy Lt. Cmdr. Shannon Stout, from Sarasota, has achieved a milestone for women in Marine combat units. Photo courtesy USMC.
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  • Nolan Peterson
  • September 16, 2013
Sarasota Marine breaks barriers

Navy Lt. Cmdr. Shannon Stout, from Sarasota, recently became the first female to hold a field officer billet for a Marine tank battalion.

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More than 100 students from Emma E. Booker Elementary enjoyed a variety of hands-on learning experiences with local scientific and cultural organizations in the spring. All expenses were paid through an Education Foundation Exploration Grant.
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  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • September 16, 2013
Education Foundation awards teachers $73,513

The Education Foundation awards the Exploration Grant to 23 different schools that will benefit 7,900 students in Sarasota County.

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Courtney Carpenter and MaKenzie Vonborster competed against each other in Troop 736’s boat races
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  • September 16, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Girl Scouts Fall into Fun

Daisies, Brownies and Girl Scouts came together Sunday, Sept. 15, at Girl Scout Camp Honi Hanta, to socialize and register for the fall season with East Manatee County Girl Scouts. Children spent the afternoon catching up with old friends and making new ones while participating in a beanbag toss, arts and crafts and other activities.

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  • September 16, 2013
MONDAY NEWS MASHUP: Former Sand Cay manager sentenced

Judge sentences former Sand Cay manager to three years in jail; Police arrest man for abduction attempt; Dick Vitale accepts Sports Icon Award

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  • September 16, 2013
Search for Sarasota County judge down to seven

The 12th Circuit Court Judicial Nominating Commission recently named seven qualified applicants for a vacancy on the Sarasota County Court.

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  • September 16, 2013
Sarasota County and Longboat Key commissioners set to meet

The Sarasota Board of County Commissioners will meet tomorrow to discuss a range of topics affecting Longboat Key, including beach-renourishment plans.

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  • September 16, 2013
MONDAY NEWS MASHUP: Tropical Storm Humberto

MONDAY NEWS MASHUP: Tropical Storm Humberto

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A man led Sarasota Police on a six-mile car chase ending at the intesection of University Parkway and North Lockwood Ridge Road early Sunday, Sept. 15, after allegedly holding another man captive at gunpoint.
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  • September 16, 2013
Police arrest man after abduction attempt

The Sarasota Police Department arrested 19-year-old Dion Barnes after a six-mile chase Sunday, Sept. 15.

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Makayla Digou and Brady Colcu
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  • September 15, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: International Talk Like a Pirate Day

Children dressed up like pirates and embarked on a treasure hunt in celebration of 'International Talk Like a Pirate Day' Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Sarasota Children's Garden.

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The Cardinal Mooney High football team improved to 2-0 with a 44-7 victory over Lake Placid Sept. 13.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 14, 2013
Cougars D comes up big

The Cardinal Mooney High defense forced four turnovers, including three interceptions, to propel the Cougars to a 44-7 victory over Lake Placid Sept. 13.

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Oriole the Bird poses with some of the kids at the 2013 Walk for the Kids event.
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  • September 14, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: 4th Annual Walk for the Kids

Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota held its 4th Annual Walk for the Kids event Saturday, Sept. 14 at Ed Smith Stadium.

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  • September 14, 2013
Quotes Observed: Sept. 7 - Sept. 13

Each weekend, we bring you a collection of quotes from the biggest (or quirkiest) Observer and national news stories of the week.

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Dave and Kate Shaver with Jenny Alday Townsend, Susie Klingeman and Tom Luciani
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  • September 13, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Suncoast Motorsports Hosts Horsepower for Hope's VIP Reception

Sponsors and premium registrants enjoyed cocktails and hors d'oeuvers during the VIP Reception for Horsepower for Hope Friday, Sept. 13, at Suncoast Motorsports.

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  • September 13, 2013
SCF to hold invitational tourney

The State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota volleyball team will host the SCF Invitational Tournament Sept. 20 and 21.

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