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Traffic Update: Bee Ridge Extension closed

Bee Ridge Extension between Clark Road and Landmark Lane will be closed between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 4 and Oct. 5 for replacement of culvert pipes.

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Mac Charalambous, Beau Arnold and Claudia Scheb lounge on the garbage bags full of donated items.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 30, 2011
SMA collects for Goodwill

Over the past week, students at Sarasota Military Academy have taken part in the first ever school drive for Goodwill.

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Sholto, Andy McCain, talks to the audience about the day of the great quake and the magical beans he possesses. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 30, 2011
Photos of the Week

Enjoy some of our best photos this week from all Observers.

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A police boat was used to transport a drowning victim to shore Thursday.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 30, 2011
Drowning victim off Siesta Key shore identified

The Sarasota Police Department recovered a drowning victim off the shores of Siesta Key Thursday.

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Read the top Cops Corner stories from all Observers.
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  • September 30, 2011
Top Cops of the Week

Enjoy this week's top Cops Corner stories from all Observers.

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Observer Associate Publisher Multi Media Emily Walsh and Advertising Coordinator Stephanie Hannum
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  • September 29, 2011
Black Tie Bash

Black Tie Bash

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  • September 29, 2011
Second Chance-Last Opportunity 'Share The Light' Luncheon

Second Chance-Last Opportunity 'Share The Light' Luncheon

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Guest speaker Frank Hopper posing with Chris Sancin by one of Hopper’s paintings.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 29, 2011
Designing Women's Salon Series lecture with Frank Hopper

Designing Women's monthly Salon Series lecture included guest speaker Frank Hopper, a local artist and painter in Sarasota.

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This statue was created in 1994 by Jack Dowd and is called "Royal St. George's". Where is it located?
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 29, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Where's this statue?

There are many statues of people around Sarasota, but do you know where this one is located?

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Nick and Nicole Clark own Fitness Together in Lakewood Ranch.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 29, 2011
COMMUNITY SPORTS TIPS: Reducing belly fat

This week, Fitness Together-Lakewood Ranch owner and personal trainer Nicole Clark shares tips for losing that extra bit of belly fat.

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Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 29, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Sarasota

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Sarasota Observer archives.

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If Ringling Boulevard is under construction, motorists would likely head to Fruitville Road to get through downtown quickly. And if Fruitville Road is under construction, drivers are likely to use Ringling Boulevard. File photo.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 29, 2011
Roundabouts set for season

Construction on two Ringling Boulevard roundabouts and a paving project on Fruitville Road will start in November. CRA Advisory Board members questioned the move.

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Photo courtesy of Alison Tolpa
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 29, 2011
St. Martha's earns designation

St. Martha Catholic School was recognized last week by the U.S. Department of Education as a National Blue Ribbon School.

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Courtesy photo.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 29, 2011
Cardinal Mooney students donate

Members of Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School's Key Club recently organized a school-wide drive to collect items to donate to the Bethesda House of Sarasota, a non-profit organization that assists families affected by HIV.

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One of the city of Greenville, S.C.’s most controversial moves involved buying lots behind the Reedy River for mixed-use developments. Photo courtesy of Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 29, 2011
Greenville outlines its success story

Sarasota hosted the economic development director of Greenville, S.C., to hear how the city revitalized its downtown core since the 1970s.

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