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Shawna Machado, Event Chair Kristina Paape, Nicholas Paape and Kerry Dennis
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  • 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.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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
  • Sports
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

  • Sarasota
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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.

  • Sarasota
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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.

  • Sarasota
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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.

  • East County
  • News
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.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 12, 2018
Longboat Chamber hosts cheerful networking event

Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce Members mingled Dec. 12 at The Lazy Lobster for the monthly Business After Hours.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • December 12, 2018
First of two AJC Winter Lunch & Learn events welcomes author

The American Jewish Committee West Coast Florida hosted the luncheon Dec. 12 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
Jay Bostic, who lives outside of Allentown, Pa., enjoys time on the water with his daughers, Cari and Camryn.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • December 12, 2018
Longboat to dredge 14 canals in the fall

Town plans to remove 15,000 cubic yards of material from canals.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Over the past week, crews have worked to demolish the 120,000-square-foot complex.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 12, 2018
Developer demolishes Ringling Shopping Center

The property, once the site of a dispute over a proposed Wal-Mart, will become the home of a mixed-use residential and commercial project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • December 12, 2018
Oak Park's Swezey named Sarasota Teacher of the Year

Education Foundation of Sarasota County announces winner from field of three finalists.

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