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Josh Kroepfl, 9, helps sing “Happy Birthday” to Sarasota County Commissioner Jon Thaxton. Photo by Norman Schimmel.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • December 15, 2011
Thaxton receives birthday serenade

Sarasota County commissioners Dec. 7 had just recognized all the youngsters whose artwork was chosen this year for the Neighborhood Environmental Stewardship Team's annual calendar when Commissioner Christine Robinson asked them for a favor.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Hermann and Andrea Kaendler shared this photo of a December sunset on Siesta Key Beach.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 15, 2011
Weekly Weather: Bright Horizon

Hermann and Andrea Kaendler shared this photo of a December sunset on Siesta Key Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Meet your friendly, neighborhood Jimmy John's man.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • December 15, 2011
Neighbors: Garret Brown

Garret Brown has worked as a Jimmy John's employee for the last three-and-one-half years.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This home, which has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,955 square feet of living area, sold for $610,000. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • December 15, 2011
Two-home deal tops week's sales at $3.015M

A two-home sale in Revised Siesta top all transactions in this week's real estate. Kevin and Antoinette Cogan, of Louisville, Ky., sold two homes, at 4079 Shell Road and 4083 Shell Road, to Neil and Sandra DeFeo, of Westport, Conn., for $3.015 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Unit 1417 at Condominium on the Bay, 988 Blvd. of the Arts, has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,315 square feet of living area. Photo by Loren Mayo.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • December 15, 2011
Oyster Bay Landings home sells for $2.275M

Robert and Pamela Morris, Sarasota, sold their home in Oyster Bay Landings, at 1403 Kenilworth St., to Roberto Bonilla, Sarasota, for $2.275 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
John Sims submitted this sunset photo, taken at Island Park near downtown Sarasota.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 15, 2011
Cool Today Winner: Twilight Trio

John Sims submitted this sunset photo, taken at Island Park near downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jacques Panet-Raymond
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 14, 2011
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOIT: Jacques Panet-Raymond

Jacques Panet-Raymond recently took over as the new owner of Caddyshak Sports Bar & Grille in The River Club. Learn more about him in our candid Q&A.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Theresa Morton and Michelle Coffey
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • December 14, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Armands Circle Association Annual Holiday Party

The St. Armands Circle Association gathered for its annual holiday party Dec. 13, at Tommy Bahama's.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mary Lou Johnson displayed works spanning from beach and sunset scenes to the Ringling Museum.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • December 14, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Mary Lou Johnson Photography "Ignite the Spirit"

Mary Lou Johnson held a wine and cheese opening reception for her photography exhibition "Ignite the Spirit" Tuesday, Dec. 13.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
New St. Armands restaurant LaMilanche opened its doors on Dec. 9. Patricia Fontanot, Pilar Fontanot and Azore Fontanot and Manuel (not pictured) operate the family-run business
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • December 14, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: LaMalinche

New St. Armands restaurant LaMilanche opened its doors on Dec. 9. Patricia Fontanot, Pilar Fontanot and Azore Fontanot and Manuel (not pictured) operate the family-run business

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Catha and Martin Abrahams
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • December 14, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Democrat Club

Executive Director of Florida American Civil Liberties Union Dr. Howard Simon spoke to the Democrat club of Longboat Key about how policies of the Legislature and Governor Rick Scott are impeding on rights and gave a description of the comprehensive program the ACLU has put in place to challenge these polices. Tuesday, Dec. 13 at Longboat Key Club and Resort's harborside dining room.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Nevaeh Most, 2, smiles big while talking with Santa, Tuesday, Dec. 13, during Healthy Families Sarasota’s Holiday Party inside FirstBaptist Sarasota’s Family Life Center.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • December 14, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Healthy Families Sarasota annual Holiday Party

Healthy Families Sarasota held their annual Holiday Party, Tuesday, Dec. 13, inside FirstBaptist Sarasota's Family Life Center.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Rashad Lee Steen, 20, was arrested today for aggravated battery with a firearm and three counts of attempted murder. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 14, 2011
Newtown shooting suspect arrested

A suspect involved in a Sunday morning shooting incident has been arrested, but more suspects are still involved in the shooting.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Twenty-one pounds of duct tape held Willis Elementary School Principal Bill Stenger to the wall Tuesday, Dec. 13, during a special event rewarding students for raising more than $45,000 for the school.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 14, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: All wrapped up

Twenty-one pounds of duct tape held Willis Elementary School Principal Bill Stenger to the wall Tuesday, Dec. 13, during a special event rewarding students for raising more than $45,000 for the school.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
iStock photo, not a dog available for adoption.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 14, 2011
Animal services receives influx of dogs, asks residents to adopt

The Sarasota County Animal Services has an abundance of new dogs that need homes for the holidays this Christmas.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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