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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 13, 2018
'Snowcoming' dance brightens scene at Braden River Middle

Middle-schoolers dance night away with friends.

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  • Schools
Debbie Volturo and Gabriela Solorio
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 13, 2018
Christ Church reading buddies host jolly celebration

On Dec. 13, students from the 13th Avenue Dream Center gathered with their reading buddies at Christ Church for a Christmas party.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota Police Department is partnering with other law enforcement agencies on investigating the threats.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 13, 2018
Sarasota police investigate bomb threats

The Police Department has received reports of email threats regarding several city businesses, but officials believe the public is not in danger.

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    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • December 13, 2018
Longboat howls for coyote solutions

As town sets a second batch of workshops for residents, town looks for possible destinations for relocated animals.

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Michael Gutierrez on tuba will be one of the band members to debut the piece.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • December 13, 2018
Sarasota's Pine View gets a special song for its birthday

School's wind ensemble will perform a debut piece written just for them.

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Shawna Machado, Event Chair Kristina Paape, Nicholas Paape and Kerry Dennis
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • December 13, 2018
Sarasota's Chapman honored for mental health advocacy

Mental Health Community Centers hosts their High Hopes Breakfast on Dec. 13.

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Cardinal Mooney guard Madison Smithers lines up a layup against Sarasota Christian. She led the team with 13 points.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 13, 2018
Cougars girls basketball team surpasses last season's win total

The young program has found success with its freshmen

  • Sarasota
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Booker's Johnnie Williams rattles the rim with a dunk in the final minute of the Tornadoes' win against Riverview.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 13, 2018
Rams-Tornadoes basketball game shows rivalry's prowess

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • December 13, 2018
Centuple-millidruple bogey!

Bobby Jones Golf Club decision makes no sense.

  • Sarasota
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A condominium in Condominium on the Bay recently sold for $1,625,000. Built in 1982, it has three bedrooms, four baths and 2,930 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $518,000 in 1997.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • December 13, 2018
Condominium on the Bay condo sells for $1,625,000

Residential real estate for Nov. 26-30.

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Although a group of residents is trying to strengthen an argument to save the structure, the city this week approved a permit for the demolition of the GWIZ building.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 13, 2018
GWIZ preservation battle continues

As the city moves to demolish the former Selby Library building, preservation advocates are exhausting their options to save it.

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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 13, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 12.13.18

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Kathy Wingfield and Sharon Wright check out a silent auction item in which they can win a pet portrait.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 12, 2018
Lakewood Ranch women finish year with fundraiser

Lakewood Ranch Women's Club raises $15,000 at charity dinner.

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Kevin Cooper's work at Mote will involve the implementation of key organizational initiatives. Photo courtesy Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 12, 2018
Sarasota Chamber CEO leaves for Mote job

Kevin Cooper will join Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium in a role focused on public relations and branding.

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Despite strenuous objections from residents such as Sura Kochman, the County Commission approved the proposed Siesta Promenade development Tuesday.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 12, 2018
Commission approves Siesta Promenade plans

Despite outspoken resident opposition, county officials deemed the Stickney Point development compliant with building regulations.

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