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Jacob Spooner puts his hands up to his face as Cliff Roles tries to find the highest bidder.
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The third annual BYOBachelor Auction took place Tuesday, Sept. 18 at McCurdy's Comedy Theatre with 17 bachelors up for auction plus honorary bachelor, Walt Willey.

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Ted Bleecker throws his cup of crackers into the replica River Jordan during the Tashlich ceremony. Bleecker noted that the replica “River Jordan” and the ceremony was “remarkable”.
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Residents gathered together around a replica of the 'River Jordan' Tuesday, Sept. 18 to observe Tashlich, a time when Jews symbolically toss away their sins prior to the new year.

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Emily Harding, No. 9, and Jacky Mogensen, No. 11, attempt to block Jen Moor’s, No. 2, spike over the net during the first of three games played Monday, Sept. 17 at Riverview High School’s Gymnasium.
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PHOTO GALLERY: RHS v. SHS Varsity Volleyball

Sarasota High School's girls varsity volleyball team played against Riverview High School's girls varsity volleyball team Monday, Sept. 17 inside Riverview High School's Gymnasium. The Lady Rams were victorious beating the Sailors 3-0.

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Sofia Hernandez-Tome, 9th grade at Riverview High School, does the backstroke during one of her events during the swim meet Wednesday, Sept. 12.
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Sarasota High School, Riverview High School, Booker High School, Cardinal Mooney and Sarasota Christian all participated in a swim meet Wednesday, Sept. 12 at the Sarasota YMCA at Potter Park.

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Riverview tops rival Sarasota

The Riverview High volleyball team defeated Sarasota 25-10, 26-24, 25-15 Sept. 17.

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Commissioner Paul Caragiulo said the alternative-energy program was worth the cost.
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  • September 18, 2012
Commissioners vote down alternative-energy fund

Commissioners vote 3-2 against the program because of its cost. Commissioners also move forward P.F. Chang's project, approved changes in parking-ticket late fines.

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The new store is a smaller store format than the traditional Walmart Supercenter. File photo.
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Walmart to open on North Trail Wednesday

The new store is expected to create 90 jobs.

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CYD Executive Director Karen Bogues and former Senator Lisa Carlton
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  • September 17, 2012
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Community Youth Development hosted its annual leadership breakfast to honor local leaders Wednesday, Sept. 12. This year's honorees included former Senator, Lisa Carlton and Michael Saunders. Attendees enjoyed breakfast at the Boys and Girls Club before the honorees were recognized.

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R.J. Lodge plays with a hula-hoop.
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PHOTO GALLERY: Walk for the Kids

The Boys and Girls Club of Sarasota hosted a walk Saturday, Sept. 15, at Ed Smith Stadium, to raise awareness of the need for safe places for children to spend their time. The third annual walk included an appearance by the Orioles bird, and after the 3k walk, children were invited to play games on the field.

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