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Finalists Loridia Urquiza of Booker High, Jennifer Jaso of Sarasota Middle and Shannon Haddad of Ashton Elementary
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  • Eric Garwood
  • December 10, 2021
Sarasota Middle teacher named tops in the district

Jaso in the running now for statewide acclaim.

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Cars make their way onto the new southbound on-ramp to Interstate 75 from eastbound State Road 70 on Dec. 3. The ramp opened to traffic on Nov. 10.
    By
  • Scott Lockwood
  • December 9, 2021
Interstate 75/State Road 70 interchange project near Lakewood Ranch nears completion

Construction on the interchange of Interstate 75 and State Road 75 should be completed in January according to FDOT. Pandemic, weather slowed project from its expected summer 2020 finish.

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Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport crews load bags onto this JetBlue flight bound for New York.
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  • Scott Lockwood
  • December 9, 2021
Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport ready for record holiday rush

Officials at the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, which is one the fastest growing airports in the world, say they are prepared for record traffic during the Christmas period.

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Joseph Constantin puts a shot on net during a Manatee Ball Hockey League game.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 9, 2021
Prose and Kohn: Ball hockey league takes its shot in Lakewood Ranch

The Manatee Ball Hockey League is currently holding its first adult season and is preparing for its second youth season.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • December 9, 2021
Sarasota Art Museum throws colorful soiree gala

The annual fundraiser was held Dec. 8.

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Hundreds packed the Siesta Key Chapel fellowship hall and grounds on Wednesday.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • December 9, 2021
Delegation vote on Siesta incorporation ballot issue set for Jan. 4

Six legislators will take up the issue, which if approved, moves to Tallahassee for consideration.

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  • Observer Staff
  • December 9, 2021
Longboat Key weather page photo: December 9

Wilma Davidson captured this rainbow glowing over Longboat Key.

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  • December 9, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: December 9

Lynn Walters captured this photo of Sarasota Bay from The Ringling Ca’d’Zan

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  • Observer Staff
  • December 9, 2021
East County weather page photo: December 9

Barrie Wilkie captured this photo of a sunrise over a lake at Lakewood National Golf Club.

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Kari Keech-Babcock, a guidance clerk at Lakewood Ranch High School, has been named a finalist for School District of Manatee County's Support Employee of the Year.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • December 9, 2021
Lakewood Ranch High School guidance clerk finalist for Support Employee of the Year

After unusual introduction to Lakewood Ranch High, Kari Keech-Babcock provides sweet service to school's community.

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CEO and president Jessica Hays with Mary Ellen Mancini
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  • Harry Sayer
  • December 9, 2021
SPARCC rings in the holidays with annual luncheon

The Holiday Luncheon was held Dec. 8.

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Daybreak Adult Day Center staff members Gene Chilton, Jerry Gironda, Maribeth Phillips, Mari Holland, Kim Mullins and Ava Ehde are excited to reopen Daybreak Adult Day Center after more than a year of being closed due to COVID-19.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • December 9, 2021
Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee reopens Daybreak Adult Day Center in Lakewood Ranch

Clients, volunteers and staff are happy to return to Daybreak Adult Day Center in Lakewood Ranch.

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Artistic Director Victor DeRenzi and Stephanie Sundine in 2021.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • December 9, 2021
Sarasota Opera Co-Producers honored at function

The Co-Producers Dinner was held Dec. 7.

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  • December 9, 2021
Florida Center for Early Childhood lights the way with Winter Gala

The annual gala was held Dec. 3.

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Sarasota officials will encourage boaters to take advantage of waste disposal services offered at the mooring field near Marina Jack. File photo.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 9, 2021
City takes aim at improperly anchored boats

New regulations are designed to ensure that boaters are complying with rules regarding vessel maintenance and waste disposal.

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