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  • Observer Staff
  • December 6, 2012
Pediatric playtime

The Payton Wright Foundation surprised officials at the Lakewood Ranch Medical Center with more than $2,000 worth of toys and games for the hospital's new pediatric unit.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 6, 2012
Wedding bells

East County residents Martin and Deborah Robinson celebrated the marriage of their son, Joshua Robinson, to his high school sweetheart, Susan Roytman, Nov. 28, at the Sarasota Hyatt.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Nick Friedman
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 6, 2012
Chemis-tree

Susan Roberts' class at Brookside Middle School recently decorated a chemistry-themed Christmas tree with ornaments that represent elements of the periodic table.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jeff Shank. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 6, 2012
Reader on the roof

Sarasota Christian School students recently held a contest to determine which school employee would "Go Crazy for Reading."

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 6, 2012
Sports Scores: Soccer

Mustangs tie Hurricanes; ODA boys fall to Shorecrest Prep

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 6, 2012
Captain's seat

United and Continental airlines are seeking retired employees to attend then monthly retiree luncheons, held at 11:30 a.m. the second Thursday of each month throughout Sarasota and Bradenton.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 6, 2012
Collecting clothing for Sandy victims

The Knights of Columbus will be collecting clothing and blankets for victims of Hurricane Sandy after the 8 and 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. services Sunday, Dec. 8, at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Donna Chen and Barney. Courtesy.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 6, 2012
Cut-a-thon

Yellow Strawberry Hair and Makeup Salon is looking for sponsors for a Cut-a-thon Sunday, Jan. 6, to benefit the Humane Society of Sarasota County.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The early 1970s brought condominium development, such as the Terrace on Ocean Boulevard, new retail buildings, such as the Spanish-themed El Prado, and new nightlife options. File photos.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • December 6, 2012
History of Siesta Key Village

Tourism and population growth have transformed the face of the iconic Siesta district, but problems that plagued merchants of the past are still apparent today.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • December 6, 2012
Siesta condo sales stronger in 2012

Transactions on the island are up 10% this year compared with 2011, and distressed sales show improvement.

  • Siesta Key
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Some Main Street store owners say sidewalks need cleaning.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • December 6, 2012
DID could help clean sidewalks

Merchants say dirty sidewalks speak volumes about downtown.

  • Sarasota
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Some Laurel Park residents are concerned with large developments that can be built on lots just outside the communit'’s boundaries. File photo.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • December 6, 2012
City postpones Laurel Park buffer decision

Downtown neighborhood is split on a development buffer zone concept.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • December 6, 2012
County staff recommends trolleys for Siesta Key

Commissioners will consider buying 17 clean diesel buses Dec. 11.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • December 6, 2012
Sarasota County Commission approves new software contract

CSDC Systems Inc. will replace the contractor that failed to upgrade Sarasota County's online building department system.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Siesta Town House residents previously used the area in front of the property’s sea wall for swimming, but a small beach has eroded, and now seawater threatens the homes.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • December 6, 2012
Commission approves setback for boulders

An unusual situation forced a Siesta Key property owner to pay permit fees for an erosion-mitigation project.

  • Siesta Key
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