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Pauline Bennett and her downtown team of agents presented the check to Jessica Hays from SPARCC.
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • December 19, 2013
SPARCC receives $4,000 donation from Coldwell Banker

Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate CARES has presented a $4,000 donation to Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center, SPARCC.

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Co-captain Marina Masterson led the Lakewood Ranch varsity cheerleading squad out onto the floor.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • December 19, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Cheerfest Competition

Braden River High School hosted its annual Cheerfest Competition Dec. 14. Six area high schools participated in this competition, which featured JV, small and large varsity and dance team categories.

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Capt. Drew Peterson with his brother, Nolan
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  • December 19, 2013
Family reunion

Sarasota Observer news editor and native Sarasotan Nolan Peterson was reunited with his brother Air Force Capt. Drew Peterson Dec. 1, at Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan.

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  • December 19, 2013
Lights in Bloom

Selby Gardens' Lights in Bloom will officially open to the public Friday.

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  • December 19, 2013
Submissions

Send in your favorite holiday moments to be included in our Jan. 9 issue.

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  • December 19, 2013
Worship services

A list of Christmas religious services.

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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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  • 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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