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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • December 13, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Camille Giardina

Since moving to Sarasota from Maine one year ago, sophomore Camille Giardina has been an asset to the Lady Cougars varsity basketball team.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This home at 7909 Midnight Pass Road has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,872 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.45 million. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • December 13, 2012
Home in Mira Mar sells for $1.45 million

A home in Mira Mar tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Marek and Grazyna Piekos, of Sarasota, sold their home at 7909 Midnight Pass Road to Stephen Witzer, trustee, of Sarasota, for $1.45 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Richard Kennell submitted this sunset photo, taken off Siesta Key.
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 13, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Richard Kennell submitted this sunset photo, taken off Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Memorial appoints new chief of cardiovascular surgery, unveils hybrid operating room
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • December 13, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Michael Harshman joins Najmy Thompson Law Firm; Charlotte Hedge named Entrepreneur of the Year; Becky Tochip receives top insurance industry credentials

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This home at 1639 S. Lake Shore Drive has five bedrooms, six baths, a pool and 5,290 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.4 million. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • December 13, 2012
Oyster Bay Estates home sells for $1.4 million

A home in Oyster Bay Estates tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Kenneth Blau and Lori Blau, of Sarasota, sold their home at 1639 S. Lake Shore Drive to Clyde and Kelly Purmort, of Sarasota, for $1.4 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Stan Robinson submitted this sunset photo of rowers, taken near Historic Spanish Point.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 13, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Stan Robinson submitted this sunset photo of rowers, taken near Historic Spanish Point.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 13, 2012
Ranch thespians offer 'Nutcracker' inspired tale

Theater students at Lakewood Ranch High School will perform their comedic show, 'Nuncrackers: The Nunsense Christmas Musical.'

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Chef Judi Gallagher
  • December 12, 2012
New gift store opens just in time for holiday shoppers

New gift store opens just in time for holiday shoppers

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Join Emily Walsh for the Daily Headlines.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • December 12, 2012
Dec. 12: 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
  • News
Jim Troiano, James Johnson, Liz Santangini, Patricia and Jim Hillier and Mary Mahoff
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • December 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Hardware Celebrates 40 Years

The Siesta Key Hardware Store celebrated their 40-year anniversary with hotdogs, cake, drinks and a raffle Wednesday, Dec 12, in front on the hardware store. Customers and neighbors joined owners Jim and Patricia Hillier in the celebration. James Johnson a.k.a Fishman grilled up chili hotdogs while customers streamed in with smiling faces. 'I never realized how social it is,' said Jim Hillier regarding owning a hardware store. 'I mean we know just about everyone on the island.'

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Sarasota County commissioners authorized staff to finish the design of the Siesta Key public beach improvements with a single construction phase.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • December 12, 2012
Sarasota County approves Siesta Key beach project budget

Sarasota County commissioners authorized staff to finish the design of the Siesta Key public beach improvements with a single construction phase.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The new Longboat Key Publix is the chain's newest prototype, which includes a wider floor plan and more opportunity to browse the store.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 12, 2012
A store is born

It's time to cross a new Publix off of your wish list, because the island's new store has arrived.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 12, 2012
Proposed fire contract freezes pension plan

The town and the union agreed to a proposal that freezes the current pension plan and shifts employees to the Florida Retirement System.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
H. Terrell ‘Terry’ Griffin holds a copy of ‘Fatal Decree,’ his seventh novel.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 12, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: H. Terrell 'Terry' Griffin

H. Terrell "Terry" Griffin's latest novel, "Fatal Decree" officially go on sale Jan. 15, although copies are available at local bookstores. Here, read five things you didn't know about Longboat Key's most mysterious writer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 12, 2012
Beach debate dogs commission

A debate about allowing dogs beach access has tongues wagging once again at Longboat Key Town Hall.

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