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Local artist Gay Germain takes comfort in her work after two years of illness and recovery.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • December 22, 2014
Physical [Art] Therapy

Gay Germain's artwork has served as her outlet during trying times.

  • Arts + Culture
Three Things: Homes for the Holidays
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  • Robert Plunket
  • December 22, 2014
Three Things: Homes for the Holidays

Homes are synonymous with the holidays, and even the most humble can be a cheery place as December rolls around. Here's a trio of Sarasota homes currently on the market that are perfect for reliving family traditions - and creating some new ones.

  • Sarasota
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Lauren Johnson, Dawn Allen, Catherine Bartz, Linne Callahan, Kim Choate, Elena Cassella, Amy Phillips and Rachel Adams at South Florida Museum's Couture in the Courtyard March 3.
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  • Stephanie Hannum
  • December 22, 2014
Best of Black Tie 2014

As the 2014 social calendar comes to a close, Black Tie reviews the year in pictures.

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  • December 22, 2014
Top Stories - Siesta Key: February

Sarasota County Commissioners aim to keep the community informed with accurate information regarding the $21.5 million project.

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • December 22, 2014
Top Stories - Sarasota: February

Local entrepreneur Jesse Biter and his wife, Katie, appeared on 'The Tonight Show' with Jay Leno Monday, in a segment poking fun at their wedding announcement.

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Law enforcement authorities estimate more than 300 animals to be inside the raided facility.
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  • December 22, 2014
Top Stories - East County: February

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is leading a multi-agency raid of Napier's Log Cabin and Animal Sanctuary.

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U.S. Bankruptcy Judge K. Rodney May said he couldn’t justify approving a Colony Beach & Tennis Resort settlement and reorganization plan Wednesday in his Tampa courtroom.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 22, 2014
Top Stories - Longboat Key: February

A Colony Beach & Tennis Resort settlement and Chapter 11 reorganization plan was rejected in favor of converting the entire case to Chapter 7 liquidation.

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  • By John Day
  • December 22, 2014
Day Drinking:

Day Drinking:

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American Sniper Movie
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • December 22, 2014
TWIS holiday movie guide

TWIS holiday movie guide

  • Arts + Culture
Fandango Cafe is open for lunch and dinner in Southside Village.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • December 21, 2014
Fandango Cafe reopens in Southside Village

The iconic Sarasota restaurant had previous locations in the same commercial district, and in the heart of Siesta Key Village.

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Trash collection in the city and county will be pushed back a day following the Dec. 25 and Jan. 1 holidays.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 21, 2014
Closures scheduled for Christmas, New Year's

In Sarasota County and the city of Sarasota, a variety of closures are planned during the next 10 days in observance of the upcoming holidays.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Jimmy Hoskins fell in love with dance at the movies at an early age and never stopped moving. File photo.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • December 21, 2014
Jimmy Hoskins, longtime dancer and choreographer, dies

The local dancer and choreographer lived a life full of love, movement and art and worked on over 75 productions in the Sarasota theater community.

  • Arts + Culture
The crash occurred Saturday near Bay Isles Parkway.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 21, 2014
Bicyclist sustains minor injuries in crash

The crash occurred Saturday near Bay Isles Parkway.

  • Longboat Key
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The shooting is connected to another incident reported by the Sarasota Police Department around the same time Sunday morning.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • December 21, 2014
Two dead in North Sarasota shooting

Sarasota County Sheriff's Office deputies found three victims inside Kay's Lounge early Sunday morning.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 21, 2014
Top Stories - Siesta Key: January

Preliminary reports indicate that one person was killed Wednesday morning in a vehicle collision with a pedestrian at the southern end of Midnight Pass Road.

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