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Siesta Key

This week's standout player is Emily Harding.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 19, 2013
SIDELINES

Cougars D comes up big; ODA golf team swings past Southeast; Sarasota Christian falls to Manatee Heat; ODA sweeps Imagine; Riverview High swimming

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 19, 2013
JUST THE STATS

3 - The number of events the Cardinal Mooney High boys and girls swim teams won to finish second behind Riverview at a five-school meet Sept. 11, at the Selby Aquatic Center.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 18, 2013
Sept. 18: Daily Headlines

Today's Stories: Sarasota manufacturing industry shines in 2012; Lakewood Ranch Medical welcomes new CEO; Realtor breakfast highlights future of downtown, North Trail; IN THE KITCHEN WITH: The Riverhouse Reef & Grill

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Sarasota County Commissioner Nora Patterson expresses concerns Tuesday about a controversial proposal to mine Big Pass for Lido Beach sand.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • September 18, 2013
Sarasota County and Longboat Key commissioners convene

Sarasota County and Longboat Key commissioners met Tuesday to discuss a range of topics, including Lido Beach renourishment and a proposed merger of SCAT and MCAT services.

  • Siesta Key
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Chris Brown owns several businesses on Siesta Key, including Beach Club and The Hub Baja Grill, but he increased his presence in the city of Sarasota with the recent purchase of a Main St. building.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 18, 2013
Chris Brown buys Main Street building

The Sarasota business owner, who bought the building at 1400 Main St. earlier this year, purchased an adjacent piece of property from the same owner last week.

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The Riverhouse Reef and Grill is located at 995 Riverside Drive, in Palmetto, and features fresh local fish, certified Angus beef steaks and original martinis.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 18, 2013
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: The Riverhouse Reef & Grill

This week we went in the kitchen with owner Peter Van Der Noord and chef Ezequiel Gramajo at the Riverhouse Reef and Grill for some Gulf seafood pasta. Get the full recipe and watch an instructional video in this week's In the Kitchen.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
"You can impact not only your children's generation, but your grandchildren's generation, so that one day, no one will have to hear the words, 'You have cancer.'"
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • September 18, 2013
The Good News: Dave Strickland of American Cancer Society

Dave Strickland is the board chairman of the Manatee County American Cancer Society. Read more about him and watch a video in this week's The Good News.

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  • Neighbors
The Ice House is the exhibition space for Alfstad& Productions, and plans to launch a season of exhibitions and events beginning in November.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 17, 2013
Sept. 17: Daily Headlines

Today's Stories: UPDATE: Bomb threat called in at Fruitville Elementary; City Commission requests new garage designs; School board votes to adopt budget tonight; Contemporary art exhibition space opens in Rosemary District

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  • News
Navy Lt. Cmdr. Shannon Stout, from Sarasota, has achieved a milestone for women in Marine combat units. Photo courtesy USMC.
    By
  • 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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  • News
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.
    By
  • 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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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • 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

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • 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.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • 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.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • 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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View photos from the fourth annual 'Hair of the Dog'
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 13, 2013
Sept. 13: Daily Headlines

LWR Commercial Realty president leaving company; Man attempts robbery with pellet gun; North Trail prostitution sting nets 16; Sarasota 2050 tweaks come into focus

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