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  • December 24, 2009
Residents place foundation for street

Laurel Park residents rolled up their sleeves Dec. 19 to lay bricks along Rawls Avenue for one block, from Oak Street to Devonshire Lane.

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  • Observer Staff
  • December 24, 2009
Gingerbread house takes after mansion

The 6,000-piece gingerbread mansion, with its 200 golden sunflowers, 130 scroll-and-leaf panels and 60 shimmering starflowers, took more than three months to create.

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  • December 24, 2009
The Year in Pictures

Compelling moments. Timeless occasions. Outstanding memories. A look back at some of the most memorable photos published in The Sarasota Observer this year.

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  • Robin Roy
  • December 24, 2009
Sheriff exonerated on election charges

A supporter of David Gustafson filed a claim with the state elections commission, alleging 40 of Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight's campaign contributions were improper.

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  • December 24, 2009
Cops Corner

Complainant said an office-supply store's delivery truck dropped off a load of supplies and clipped the complainant's phone line while it drove away.

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  • December 24, 2009
Cops Corner

Complainant said an office-supply store's delivery truck dropped off a load of supplies and clipped the complainant's phone line while it drove away.

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  • Adam Hughes
  • December 24, 2009
A home on Casey Key sells for $9.9 million

The following residential real-estate transactions took place between Nov. 24 and Dec. 1.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 24, 2009
Sharing the Spirit

This Christmas Eve marks Christian Retreat Pastor Phil Derstine's 25th year leading carolers on a tour of local bars.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 24, 2009
TOP STORY, JANUARY: Clinging to a Dream

DVA Arena owner Sal Diaz-Verson submits reorganization plan and looks toward the future of his stalled arena project.

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  • December 23, 2009
The Best of Black Tie 2009

The Best of Black Tie 2009

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  • December 23, 2009
Guest Fashion Editor - Audrey Coleman

GUEST FASHION EDITOR: Audrey Coleman

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 23, 2009
Widow sues tugboat operators for husband's death

A Deltona man was sucked under a barge in Longboat Pass July 4 while trying to free a jet ski that was being swept under the barge.

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  • Robin Roy
  • December 23, 2009
Osprey man charged with possession of child porn

An online photo developer tipped off authorities to the man's alleged activities.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 23, 2009
UPDATE: Town attorney addresses O'Connor

Town Attorney David Persson told Commissioner Peter O'Connor that candidates who accept donations of more than $100 within two years prior to any vote on the Islandside project must be disclosed prior to a vote being taken.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 23, 2009
Law firm adds new team member

Najmy Thompson P.L. recently hired Elizabeth C. Pennewill as an associate.

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