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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 8, 2018
Crafters cultivate spirit of giving

Lakewood Ranch group raises funds for Turning Points.

  • East County
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Peyton Gallof, Hayden Gallof and Deputy Brian Biegel
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • December 8, 2018
Sarasota Sheriff's Office welcomes visitors to open house

Food, demonstrations and lots of hands-on experiences greeted hundreds who attended.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 8, 2018
Woodland pageant tells Christmas story

'The Best Christmas Pageant Ever' takes stage at Woodland Community Church in Bradenton.

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    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • December 8, 2018
The Florida Center for Early Childhood hosts An Enchanted Evening

The annual Winter Gala was held Dec. 7 at Michael's On East.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 7, 2018
St. Armands lights up with holiday cheer

On Dec. 7 Santa paid a visit to St. Armands Circle to light the 55-foot Christmas tree and visit with children.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 7, 2018
Temple Beth Israel celebrates sixth night of Hanukkah

More than 100 members gathered Dec.7 for a performance by the Sarasota Jewish Chorale, dinner and the traditional candle lighting.

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  • Neighbors
Rabbi Michael Shefrin and Rabbi Elaine Glickman
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • December 7, 2018
Hanukkah is a happening time at Temple Emanu-el

The temple hosted a fundraiser on Dec. 7.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
After posting several years of losses, Bobby Jones Golf Club has required hundreds of thousands of dollars in general fund subsidies in the past two years.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 7, 2018
City to discuss Bobby Jones improvements

Plans to renovate the municipal golf course could cost up to $16.7 million, with no guarantee of future profitability.

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Charles Hines had been vice chair in the previous year.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 7, 2018
Commissioners elect Hines as 2019 chair

Moran named vice chair of County Commission.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • December 7, 2018
Neuro Challenge Foundation for Parkinson's hosts first ever sold-out event

The Cause 4 Fashion Luncheon was held Dec. 7 at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

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    In Memoriam |
  • December 7, 2018
Thelma “Temi” Saivetz

Thelma “Temi” Saivetz, 97, of Sarasota, FL, died on December 3, 2018. Born in New York City she resided in Quincy, MA for 70 years and retired to Longboat Key, FL for the past 27 years. Her obituary tribute is publishing in the Longboat Observer.

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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • December 7, 2018
Sarasota Opera Guild celebrates the season with annual luncheon

The Poinsettia Luncheon was held Dec. 7 at Bird Key Yacht Club.

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"All Shook Up" features Elvis classics “Burning Love” and “Hound Dog.” Courtesy photo
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • December 7, 2018
'All Shook Up' offers a little less conversation, more action at Players

The theater company delivers this Shakespearean comedy in the key of Elvis.

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Co-Artistic Directors Samantha Bennett and George Nickson presented "Metal, Wind and Wood" Dec. 3 and 4. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Edward Alley
  • December 7, 2018
'Metal, Wind and Wood' introduces unique contemporary pieces

Musical group ensemblenewSRQ continues to push audiences to widen their perspective.

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Authorities checked about 80 locations countywide on Thursday.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 7, 2018
Sarasota deputies warn against gas pump skimmers

Two discovered at Tamiami Trail station near Gulf Gate.

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