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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 14, 2017
Christ Church celebrates reading buddies

Santa Claus made a special appearance to hand out early presents Dec. 14.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Karen Holbrook
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • December 14, 2017
USFSM names Karen Holbrook regional chancellor

Holbrook will begin her new role on Jan. 2.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Police say this is the man who stole three rings from a UTC jewelry store.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • December 14, 2017
UTC thief runs off with three diamond rings

Investigators say man was looking at rings inside the store when he grabbed them and dashed away.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Nate Jacobs, Samone A. Hicks, Joseph Holt, Amy Jo Connours, and Leon Pitts performed in Choral Artists of Sarasota’s production of “Too Hot to Handel.”
    By
  • Edward Alley
  • December 14, 2017
'Too Hot to Handel' and 'Lou Harrison at 100' offer unique evenings of music

Choral Artists of Sarasota and ensemblenewSRQ were behind two of the week's most dynamic performances.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • December 14, 2017
Third graders ask Santa for tech, toys and happiness

Students at ODA on Siesta Key weren't shy about asking Santa for the gifts of their dreams this year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • December 14, 2017
Cops Corner: Poor parkers pay the price

A look at the most interesting police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Now the overlay district will go before the County Commission in January.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • December 14, 2017
Planning Commission advances Pinecraft Overlay District

The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend the County Commission approve the new district.

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  • News
Ina Gross was found dead in the garage of her Lakewood Ranch home in January 2012. (File photo.)
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 14, 2017
Suspect arrested for 2012 Lakewood Ranch homicide

Ina Gross' alleged killer will be extradited to the United States to face murder charges.

  • East County
  • News
Braden Woods resident Susan Darovec refills seed in one of her bird feeders. The upside-down can below it is to keep squirrels from climbing up to eat the seeds.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 14, 2017
Bird-lovers feed their hobby through laws of attraction

East County residents share tips for attracting wildlife.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristine Nickel
  • December 14, 2017
Don't stress — declutter

Is your ‘stuff’ weighing you down? Follow these practical steps to lighten your load.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Kelly Brown blows by a Lakewood Ranch High defender.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 14, 2017
Sarasota High junior has flourished through toughness

Sarasota High junior has flourished through her toughness.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Stan Edelson won the 800 meter race at the Florida Senior Games (3:29.89).
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 14, 2017
Sarasotan takes home 800 meter medal at Florida Senior Games

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Johnnie Williams IV.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 14, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Johnnie Williams IV

The Booker High junior talks dunking and dancing on video.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Jamar Johnson.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 14, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 12.14.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 12.14.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The home at 730 Sarabay Road recently sold for $3.1 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • December 14, 2017
Sarabay Acres home sells for $3.1 million

Residential real estate transactions for Nov. 27-Dec. 1.

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