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A man drapes the flag of Israel over his back in a show of support.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 27, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Support for Israel Rally

The Jewish Federation of Sarasota and Manatee counties hosted an interfaith rally Friday, Nov. 23 at J.D. Hamel Park to show its support for Israel. Attendees waved Israeli flags and wore blue and white to show their support before walking the Ringling Bridge.

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Members of the open jam band perform blues standards.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 27, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Fourth Annual Stone Soup Gathering

Theresa and Bob Fieberts hosted the fourth annual Stone Soup Gathering at their home, Friday, Nov. 23 to benefit local nonprofit, Every Child, Inc. Attendees were invited to bring toys for the nonprofit, soup for the meal and instruments to join in on the evening-long open jam session, hosted by Bob Fieberts.

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Embellishments owners, Diane Boyhan and Cheri Neary
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 27, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Downtown Sarasota Village Tree Lighting

Merchants in the Downtown Sarasota Village, located off Fruitville Road, got in the holiday spirit Saturday, Nov. 24, during their first-annual lighting of the trees event, designed by Embellishments Design and Boutique. Guests strolled through the shops in the Village, listened to Christmas carols and enjoyed light snacks and wine.

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Santa rode in parade in style Saturday, Nov. 24, during Siesta Key’s Light Up the Village parade.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 26, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key's Light Up the Village

Business and residents took part in the annual "Light Up the Village" parade from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24, in the Siesta Key Village.

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Rheanna Stephens, 8, Haela Stephens, 6, Laura Gilliam with Barbie, Rhett Gilliam, 3, Hannah Ward with Lucy, and Hunter Gilliam, 11, pose in front of the lit Christmas tree.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 24, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Downtown Sarasota Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

The Sarasota Downtown Merchants Association held a Christmas tree lighting ceremony Friday, Nov. 23, at Five Points Park. The evening included music by Mr. Howard's Music Makers and caroling by Girls Inc.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 23, 2012
WEEKEND BEST BEST: Siesta Key Light up the Village

Come out to Siesta Key to "light up" the Village.

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Riverview’s Austin Walker, No. 30, runs down the court with the ball.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 23, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Christian v. Riverview

The Riverview Rams played their season opener against the Sarasota Christian Blazers Tuesday, Nov. 20 at Sarasota Christian. While the Blazers held the lead for a while, the Rams came back during the second half to win 72-62.

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Joe Curley brought out his 2005 Ford GT, a vehicle made to celebrate Ford’s 100th anniversary.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 21, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Ponies Under the Palms

The Mustang Club of West Central Florida on Nov. 18 hosted the 21st annual Ponies Under the Palms Ford and Mustang show, held this year on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 21, 2012
SIDELINES

Sailors finish fourth at Class 3A state meet; Riverview blanks North Port in district action; Thunder posts back-to-back shutouts; Blazers top Pirates in overtime play; Cardinal Mooney roars past Manatee

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Unit 303 at Terrace East, 5300 Ocean Blvd., sold for $635,000. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 21, 2012
Condominium in Terrace East sells for $635,000

A condominium in Terrace East tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Jonathan Barnett, of Purchase, N.Y., sold his Unit 303 condominium at 5300 Ocean Blvd. to Ralph Basile and Karen MacDonald-Basile, of Sterling Heights, Mich., for $635,000.

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Out-of-Door Academy's Elena Ciaccio
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 21, 2012
JUST THE STATS

24 - The number of points Gianna Vastola scored, as the Riverview High girls basketball team edged past Booker 59-55, in its season opener.

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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 21, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Matt O'Donnell

Cardinal Mooney senior Matt O'Donnell has been swimming for 11 years. After recently winning a state title in the 500-meter freestyle and signing with North Carolina State University on a swimming scholarship, O'Donnell spoke to the Sarasota Observer about his plans.

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Kristina Spilkova, 6, wore a handmade "Happy Thanksgiving" sign around her neck Tuesday, Nov. 20, during school at Out-of-Door Academy.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 21, 2012
VIDEO: Kindergarteners talk about Thanksgiving

What's your favorite Thanksgiving food? What year did Thanksgiving start? What are you thankful for this year? The answer to all these questions and more from six, Out-of-Door Academy kindergarteners.

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Jack, third grade
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 21, 2012
Pelikids

Pelikids is a monthly feature highlighting the work of Sarasota County students. These fall-inspired offerings are from students at Bay Haven School of Basics Plus.

  • Siesta Key
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Bob Stahlschmidt submitted this sunset photo, taken on Sieta Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 21, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Bob Stahlschmidt submitted this sunset photo, taken on Sieta Key.

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