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The new hours will start Saturday, Oct. 11. File photo.
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 10, 2014
SCAT adds evening hours for mall routes

Sarasota County Area Transit is extending hours on routes 6, 12, 17 and 30 to accommodate employees and shoppers of the Mall at University Town Center.

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Cardinal Mooney sophomore Carolina Morales leads off the 200-yard individual medley.
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  • 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.

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Sara Salanowski, Anakin Brooks and Keota Holroyd sport their favorite superheroes on their t-shirts.
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  • October 9, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: SPHS Superhero Day

Suncoast Polytechnical High School students donned their capes and masks for 'Superhero day' on Thursday.

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  • October 9, 2014
FDOT funds interchange improvement

FDOT Secretary Ananth Prasad today announced the state has secured $83 million for the reconfiguration of the University Parkway/Interstate 75 interchange.

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Scruff McGruff will also be in attendance to greet guests for the film.
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  • October 9, 2014
Sarasota Police host free outdoor movies

Sarasota Police rescheduled outdoor screening of Disney's "Frozen" and "Cars" for Saturday night.

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Carolyn Eastwood will serve as the interim while the county searches for a new engineer.
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  • October 9, 2014
County engineer resigns for position in Alachua

Sarasota County Engineer Jim Harriott has accepted a position as assistant county manager of Alachua County.

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Lousiana Gov. Bobby Jindal is the latest Republican leader the Sarasota GOP has announced it will bring to the region this fall.
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  • October 9, 2014
Sarasota GOP taps Jindal for voting rally

Lousiana Gov. Bobby Jindal will speak during the Republican Party of Sarasota's Restore America Rally Oct. 28, at the Hyatt Regency.

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  • 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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  • October 9, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Cassidy Pattison, Kendall Volner and Alli Volner with fifth-grade teacher Barbie Spraker
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  • October 9, 2014
Book event draws 'faire' families

Sarasota Christian School hosted families for a medieval-themed Book Fair Family Night Oct. 2. Guests were treated to a giant turkey leg dinner, face painting, prize drawings and costume contests.

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The Sarasota Christian volleyball team captured the No. 1 seed in the Class 2A-District 9 tournament, which begins Oct. 21. Courtesy photo
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  • October 9, 2014
Familiar Focus

The Sarasota Christian volleyball team has posted a 14-3 record this season with three matches remaining on the schedule.

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  • October 9, 2014
High Five Moments of the Week

The top five sports moments of the week.

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  • October 9, 2014
Football Friday

The Observer recaps the week in football.

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Phase 1 Completed July 4. The tennis courts were relocated to the easternmost corner and the new parking lot was paved with pervious concrete.
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 9, 2014
Siesta Key beach improvements surge ahead

Almost a year into the improvements, more than 250 parking spaces will be open in time for the Crystal Classic.

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Jay Sparr, Edward Rosenblum and Graeme Malloch, former leaders of the St. Armands Residents Association, are focusing on fighting a city proposal to manage events on the Circle. Photo by David Conway
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  • David Conway
  • October 9, 2014
St. Armands residents group forms

Citizens Organized to Protect St. Armands recently made its presence known in the area after breaking from the St. Armands Residents Association over the issue of special events.

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