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Guests can enjoy pictures with Santa, while at the event. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 14, 2012
WEEKEND BEST BET: Holidays Around the Ranch

This weekend's event has become an annual tradition for East County families.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Popcorn Bob
  • December 14, 2012
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's movie reviews by Popcorn Bob.

  • Arts + Culture
The Siesta Key Association has supported lowering the speed limit on Midnight Pass Road, which is currently maintained by the state.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • December 14, 2012
County mulls maintaining Midnight Pass Road

Sarasota County may take ownership of Midnight Pass Road from the Siesta Key north bridge to Stickney Point bridge from the Florida Department of Transportation.

  • Siesta Key
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  • By Matt Orr
  • December 13, 2012
Sarasota's Official Shopping Guide for Him

Sarasota's Official Shopping Guide for Him

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Joe Hendricks
  • December 13, 2012
Citizens' Input gives residents a say in city government

Citizens' Input gives residents a say in city government

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Matt Orr
  • December 13, 2012
Start the holiday arts season with a classic---well, sorta

Start the holiday arts season with a classic---well, sorta

  • Arts + Culture
  • By TWIS Street
  • December 13, 2012
How to make conch salad

How to make conch salad

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Join Emily Walsh for the Daily Headlines.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • December 13, 2012
Dec. 13: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Commission reviews dog beach report; Commissioners approve Siesta Key beach project; East County resident takes trip in dream car and Crafty Genes: Thank you cards

  • Longboat Key
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It is recommended that prior to reaching a rental agreement that potential renters verify that the party renting to them is a reputable agent or owner and never give cash as a deposit.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • December 13, 2012
Police warn of rental agent scam

After giving a cash deposit victim finds that the lock on the door had been changed, and that the house had not been for rent.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tony Souza and his wife Elsie at a 2009 event.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • December 13, 2012
Tony Souza elected chairman of the DSA

Souza, a downtown realtor, replaces outgoing chair John Harshman.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 13, 2012
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's movie reviews by Popcorn Bob.

  • Arts + Culture
According to Manatee County School Board Attorney John Bowen, the firm billed the district $39,000 as of Nov. 8, some for activities they shouldn't have participated in.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • December 13, 2012
Manatee County schools question Trenam Kemker billing

According to Manatee County School Board Attorney John Bowen, Trenam Kemker is billing beyond the scope of its work.

  • East County
  • News
Dr. Bob Leibold and Jamie Overmiller enjoy their Orange Leaf Yogurt Thursday, Dec. 13, at the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce’s Breakfast with a BANG.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • December 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: SCC's Breakfast with a BANG at Orange Leaf Yogurt

The Sarasota Chamber of Commerce held their Breakfast with a Bang networking event Thursday, Dec. 13, at Orange Leaf Yogurt. Those who attended enjoyed breakfast from Chick-fil-A.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The first customers at the new Longboat Key Publix head through the doors at 8 a.m.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Publix opens

Longboat Key's long-awaited Publix opened at 8 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, with a ribbon-cutting, give-aways and prizes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 13, 2012
East County youth take center stage in 'Nutcracker' performance

East County youth Kristina Schmidt will help bring the story of "The Nutcracker" to life, as she takes a lead role in the Diane Partington Studio of Classical Ballet's "The Nutcracker" this weekend.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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