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Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 22, 2011
Church of the Redeemer welcomes home college kids

Church of the Redeemer's College Ministry held a special 'welcome home' coffee time after services, Sunday, Dec. 18, inside Gillespie Hall. The Rev. Fred Robinson had each student come up as he read some information about each student's major and school.

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Y.E.S. member Brit Fjoerdsma. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 22, 2011
YMCA members say 'yes' to fun

The senior members of the Evalyn Sadlier Jones branch of the Sarasota YMCA have a new program tailored to suit them: Youthful Energetic Seniors - or Y.E.S., for short.

  • Sarasota
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Carolyn Bistline took this photo of the sun setting in the Gulf of Mexico.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 22, 2011
Weekly Weather: That Glowing Golden Orb

Carolyn Bistline took this photo of the sun setting in the Gulf of Mexico.

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Kathy Oarr, president of The American Association of University Women, said the group voted unanimously to donate to the Season of Sharing.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • December 22, 2011
SEASON OF SHARING: The American Association of University Women

Every year around the holidays, approximately 120 members of The American Association of University Women gather for their holiday luncheon, when they pass a Christmas stocking from table to table to take a collection for charity.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • December 22, 2011
The Observer sends letters to Santa

During the Southside Village Holiday Stroll, the Sarasota Observer collected letters to Santa from all the good boys and girls. After being printed, these will sent to the North Pole.

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Victor Fernandez began teaching at Booker Middle School in 2010. He also conducts the Sarasota Youth Orchestra.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • December 22, 2011
Fernandez honored as middle school Teacher of the Year

The Sarasota County School Board surprised three teachers as finalists for its district Teacher of the Year competition.

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St. John jacket
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • December 22, 2011
New Goodwill Boutique offers Armani, Burberry and Coach

The Goodwill Boutique opened its doors with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday, Dec. 9, at 5831 Derek Ave.

  • Sarasota
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Julie Maloni submitted this sunset photo, taken on Crescent Beach on Siesta Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 22, 2011
Cool Today Winner: Peeking Through

Julie Maloni submitted this sunset photo, taken on Crescent Beach on Siesta Key.

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Tyler Beck, 7
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • December 22, 2011
VIDEO: ODA Students tell all about Santa

ODA students tell what they've learned about St. Nick.

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During their December meeting, members of the Siesta Key Association recognized county Parks and Recreation Department staff for all their work to make Siesta’s beach the top one in the country. Photo by Norman Schimmel.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • December 22, 2011
Island Beat: SKA applauds county's Parks and Recreation staff

As befitting their last meeting before the holidays, the members of the Siesta Key Association this month took the opportunity to thank county employees who play major roles in the upkeep of the Key's beaches and the protection of its wildlife.

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Siara, Grade 4, Pine View School
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 22, 2011
Pelikids: Holiday Special

Pelikids is a monthly feature highlighting the work of Sarasota County students. This month's offerings are from students at Lakeview Elementary and Pine View schools.

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Meet this week's Athlete of the Week, Jack Cannon
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • December 22, 2011
Athlete of the Week: Jack Cannon

As a senior at The Out-of-Door Academy, Jack Cannon, 17, is one of the basketball team's leading players.

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One condominium, which has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,009 square feet of living area, sold for $700,000. Another, which has one bedroom, two baths and 1,232 square feet of living area sold for $430,000. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • December 22, 2011
Two Crescent Arms condos top week's residential sales

Two condominiums in Crescent Arms top all transactions in this week's real estate. Elizabeth Van, of Huron, Ohio, sold her Unit 301-S condominium at 6312 Midnight Pass Road to Richard Bronson and Bonnie Bronson, trustees, of Lees Summit, Mo., for $700,000.

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About 30 students from the Ringling College of Art and Design on Jan. 14 set up shop in Lakewood Ranch to film a scene for a senior thesis project. Published Jan. 27, 2011.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 22, 2011
YEAR IN PICTURES: January, 2011

Take a look back at photos from this year in The East County Observer.

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Lisa Dubow, Alice Dubow, 6, Teresa Outwaite and Max Outwaite, 6, wore some festive Chanukah headbands and necklaces at A Taste of Chanukah, Tuesday, Dec. 20 at Five Points Park.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 21, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: A Taste of Chanukah

The Chabad of Sarasota and Manatee sponsored a Jewish food festival called 'A Taste of Chanukah', Tuesday, Dec. 20 at Selby Five Points Park.

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