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  • November 5, 2015
Cops Corner: Sarasota 11.05.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 4, 2015
Ben Carson draws hundreds to downtown Sarasota book signing

More than 600 people filled Main Street today waiting for their chance to see Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 4, 2015
ODA girls soccer strikes past Sarasota Christian

The Thunder beat the Blazers 6-0 Nov. 3.

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The panel included POD founder and President Nancy Parrish, retired Navy Lt. Paula Coughlin, POD President Don Christensen and Charlayne Hunter-Gault.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • November 3, 2015
Protect Our Defenders Cocktails and Conversations

Protect Our Defenders invited members of the community for cocktails and a conversation about military sexual trauma.

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  • Kristen Herhold
  • November 3, 2015
Key Niners putts toward fall

Key Niners welcomed back its 75 members on Nov. 4.

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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • November 3, 2015
Women’s Golf Association tees off its season

Longboat Key Club welcomed back its Women’s 18-Hole Golf Association Nov. 3.

  • Sarasota
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Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson continues his national book tour in downtown Sarasota Wednesday.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 3, 2015
BookStore1Sarasota expects big turnout for Ben Carson

The Republican presidential candidate will continue his book tour on Main Street tomorrow.

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File photo. An aerial of the Sarasota Memorial Hospital campus in January 2011 prior to the construction of the courtyard tower.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • November 2, 2015
Hospital beginnings: Sarasota Memorial in 90 years.

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System expands over 90 years with plans for more in the near future.

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Long-time volunteers Ruth Muller and Jane Boaks with Sarasota Memorial Health Care System President and CEO David Verinder.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • November 2, 2015
Sarasota Memorial celebrates 90 years of service

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System marks its 90th anniversary with a ceremony Nov. 2.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 2, 2015
Website names Sarasota top place to retire

Livability.com has ranked Sarasota second on its “Top 10 Best Places to Retire” list for 2015, citing quality healthcare and retiree-friendly services.

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    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 2, 2015
Pups parade on J.D. Hamel Park for Howl-O-Ween

The Humane Society of Sarasota County hosted the 18th annual Howl-O-Ween Pet Costume Contest and fun walk on Oct. 31.

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 2, 2015
INTERACTIVE: Sarasota Memorial — 90 years of memories

Share your memories of Sarasota Memorial Hospital, as the organization celebrates its 90th anniversary today.

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Riverview's Keanan Dols won the 200-yard individual medley in 1:55.92.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 2, 2015
Rams golden in the pool

The Riverview High boys and girls swim teams both won Class 4A-District 6 Swimming and Diving Championships Oct. 31.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 2, 2015
QUIZ: Sarasota Memorial celebrates 90 years

As Sarasota Memorial Hospital celebrates its 90th anniversary this week, readers can test their knowledge of the local institution.

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Allie Chung's costume was inspired by a series of books by Mo Williams about the adventures of a pigeon.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • October 31, 2015
Selby tricks and treats with Spooktacular

Families spend Halloween day at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

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