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The Riverview High boys swim team finished first in Class 4A in the Florida High School Athletic Association’s Fall Academic Team Champions.
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  • December 19, 2013
High five moments of the week

The top five sports moments of the week.

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Melissa Owens' third-grade class dressed in holiday outfits.
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • December 19, 2013
Classroom spotlight: Bay Haven

Melissa Owens' third-grade class visits Sarasota Judicial Center

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  • December 19, 2013
Sidelines

Sailors tap new head football coach; ODA boys blank Imagine High School; Cougars rally for win against DeSoto

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  • December 19, 2013
Just the stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

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  • December 19, 2013
School spotlight

Eight-year-old students Clayton Rusnak and Nevaeh McCarthy describe what they've learned about the government.

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Anton Sroka with a child from the day care SCS students visited on their trip.
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • December 19, 2013
School Board

Art and Soul; Mission Possible; Christmas Classic

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Mrs. Claus and Santa
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 19, 2013
VIDEO: Q&A with Santa and Mrs. Claus

For the last 17 years, during December, Santa and Mrs. Claus have sat outside on Friday and Sunday evenings at the corner of Shade Avenue and Siesta Drive at the home of Richard and Nancy Underwood.

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Joe Sedik submitted this photo of the moon and Venus, as seen over Sarasota Bay.
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  • December 19, 2013
Weather: Sarasota

Joe Sedik submitted this photo of the moon and Venus, as seen over Sarasota Bay.

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  • By Otus
  • December 18, 2013
Ask Otus: The Sarasota Audubon's Christmas Bird Count

Otus Rufous, an Eastern Screech-owl, was born on Siesta Key and is a full-time resident there. An avid hunter, accomplished vocalist and genuine night owl, Otus is a keen observer of our local wildlife and knows many of nature's secrets. Otus will answer your questions about our amazing wildlife, but only if you Ask Otus.

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Chuck and Gayle Sobieck with Mike Plunkett and Kathy Mathews
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  • Kelsey Grau
  • December 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: The Sanctuary Holiday Party

Residents of the Sanctuary at Longboat Key Club gathered to celebrate the holidays over cocktails and finger food on Wednesday, Dec. 18.

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Beth Waldman and Joyce Mazurek
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  • Kelsey Grau
  • December 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Harbourettes Holiday Brunch

On Wednesday, Dec. 18, the Longboat Harbourettes enjoyed a holiday brunch and raffle at the Lazy Lobster.

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Aultman and her class of 18, along with the help of volunteer Susan Garrett, built a galactic-themed gingerbread house.
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • December 18, 2013
Fifth annual Gingerbread Festival announces winners

Erica Aultman and her third grade class from Ashton Elementary won first place in their category Saturday, Dec. 14.

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City Commissioner Susan Atwell swears in Dream Harbor’s new commissioners, Gloria Macias and Alondra Martinez.
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • December 18, 2013
Leading Ladies

For the last six years, mayors have led Girls Inc.'s Dream Harbor Community. But, this year, the girls decided to undergo a political change.

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  • December 18, 2013
Coats for kids

Knights of Columbus Councils are helping children in need by providing coats to children in their communities through the order's Coats for Kids program.

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  • Observer Staff
  • December 18, 2013
Santa sighting

Santa and his elf made a surprise stop Dec. 13, at WineStyles, in San Marco Plaza, by Harley-Davidson motorcycle, during the store's weekly Friday night wine-tasting event.

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