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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 4, 2012
Sports Scores: Basketball

Cougars tame Falcons; SMA tops Venice Christian; Riverview breezes past North Port; Lady Cougars hold Lady Falcons to two buckets

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
"I want to do it as an adult," Hannah Beatt says."Working on Broadway is my dream. That’d be a huge accomplishment."
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • December 4, 2012
Marching to the Beatt

Charasmatic 12-year-old Hannah Beatt will play Annie in The Players' production of 'Annie.'

  • Arts + Culture
According to Sarasota Fire Department spokesperson Susan Pearson, eight Sarasota firefighters have been sent to Sarasota Memorial Hospital for possible chemical exposure and respiratory problems.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 4, 2012
Lido Key condo evacuated for fire

Chemicals and oxygen tanks found in a 12th floor Lido Key condominium forced the evacuation of approximately 40 residents.

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Sarasota’s Anthony Hardy-Bear, No. 21, guards Riverview’s Austin Walker, No. 30.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • December 4, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota v. Riverview boys basketball

The Sarasota High School varsity boys basketball team played Riverview High School's team Monday, Dec. 3, at Sarasota High School.

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  • Neighbors
Unconditional Surrender was removed in April after a driver accidentally smashed into the base.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • December 4, 2012
Unconditional Surrender goes up

Work to re-install the sculpture is expected to be completed by Friday.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 4, 2012
November Cool Today Monthly Weather Photo Contest Winner

Jocelyne Cloutier submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Key.

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  • Neighbors
The vehicle drove off the road into the grass and continued eastbound for about three-tenths of a mile, before driving into a ditch and rolling onto its roof.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 4, 2012
DUI pursuit ends in crash

The suspect, Michelle Haddad, of Sarasota, was transported to Blake Medical Center as a trauma patient.

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  • News
Commissioners agreed to eliminate Saturday and evening parking enforcement downtown.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • December 4, 2012
Commissioners ease downtown parking restrictions

At their Monday meeting, Commissioners also postponed a decision on Laurel Park buffer zone.

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  • News
Town attorney David Persson called his resignation Monday night a decision "two years in the making."
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 4, 2012
Town attorney submits resignation letter

Town attorney David Persson has agreed to stay on as the town's legal counsel until June 30, 2013.

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  • News
Join Alex Mahadevan and Emily Walsh for the daily headlines
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • December 4, 2012
Dec. 3: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: 'Unconditional Surrender' returns to Sarasota; Longboat Key commissioners address Longbeach Village concerns; Hurricane season spares Longboat; and Sarasota embraces holiday spirit

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  • News
Terry and Robyn Sullivan with Robert Stanton
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • December 3, 2012
Sonata a Due

Sonata a Due

  • Black Tie
Bonnie Sussman, Jane Glusman and Joanne Trachtenberg
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • December 3, 2012
Women's Day with Steve Guttenberg

Women's Day with Steve Guttenberg

  • Black Tie
Bonney Libman holds up Gourmet Lollypops from See’s Candy.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • December 3, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: TBI Holiday Happening

People visited took part in the Holiday Happening Sunday, Dec. 2, at Temple Beth Israel on Longboat Key.

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  • Neighbors
Alex Mooney puts the finishing ornaments on the Christmas tree at Siesta Chapel on Sunday, Dec. 2.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • December 3, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Chapel Advent Dinner and Decoration of the Christmas Tree

Siesta Chapel held an advent dinner Sunday, Dec. 2 to celebrate the holiday season and spend time with friends. After dinner children decorated the parish Christmas tree while Music Director Cynthia Roberts played Christmas songs on the organ. 'It's lovely seeing one generation pick up traditions that are so ancient,' said Pastor Kathi Wigggins. 'Its so different from our moment in history.' Once the children decorated the tree, the lights were turned off and Christmas tree shined bright. Parish members felt a strong Christmas presence as they sang Silent Night in unity.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Arlene Luisa gets pancakes after the 10:30 a.m. church service at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • December 3, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church

The Knights of Columbus made sausage links, hash, blueberry and regular pancakes on Sunday, Dec. 2 at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church for parish members. In addition to the pancakes the knights served juice, coffee, and donuts like they do every Sunday. The sweet smell of pancakes and syrup lured over 150 parish members to the breakfast after the church services.

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