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Gabrielle DeLeo
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  • Amanda Morales
  • November 25, 2014
Not just talkin' turkey

The Sarasota Observer talked with students from Bay Haven School of Basics Plus, Southside Elementary and First Presbyterian Preschool. They shared their Thanksgiving traditions, what they are thankful for and their favorite pie flavors.

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Unit 701 at La Bellasara has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 3,384 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.9 million. File photo
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  • Adam Hughes
  • November 25, 2014
La Bellasara condo sells for $2.4 million

A condominium in La Bellasara tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

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Patricia Orzechowski submitted this sunset photo, taken in Nokomis.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 25, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

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Heading into this season, Booker High junior guard Yamaris Guevarez needed 127 points to hit the 1,000-point mark for her career.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 25, 2014
Making her mark

Booker High junior guard Yamaris Guevarez scored the 1,000th point of her career in the third quarter versus North Port Nov. 24.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 25, 2014
High Five Moments of the Week

The top five sports moments of the week.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 25, 2014
Sidelines

Cougars pitcher signs with Crusaders; Cardinal Mooney to induct athletes; Lantz scores win for Sarasota Christian; Ward's double-double propels ODA to win; Thunder and Falcons draw even; Orioles to host Birdland Golf Classic; Sarasota Sculler will head to Alabama

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 25, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 25, 2014
The gift of music

Riverview High School received a donation of $5,000 during a break in the Kiltie Band Fall concert on Nov. 20.

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Volunteers Jason, Karen and Amanda McGuire
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 25, 2014
Coming together for the community

All Faiths Food Bank called on volunteers to help distribute 7,000 Thanksgiving dinners Saturday.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 25, 2014
Observer on the hunt for displays

We're making our list of the best holiday lights displays in Sarasota and checking it twice.

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Michelle Jett, co-owner of the Baja Boys food truck, is one of the vendors hoping to see Sarasota officials revisit the regulations on mobile vendors. File photo
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 25, 2014
Meal plan

The SRQ Food Truck Alliance formed to reform city and county regulations - but, first, it'll have to reach out to local officials.

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Sarasota Crew members compete at the Sarasota Invitational Regatta in February. File photo
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • November 25, 2014
Crew purchases Osprey property

After six years at Bay Preserve, Sarasota Crew wants to expand the program to new rowing facilities.

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The Sarasota Pumpkin Festival took place Oct. 24 through Oct. 26 this year and featured carnival rides, hay rides and pony rides.
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  • David Conway
  • November 25, 2014
Park place

Payne Park poses unique challenges for the city.

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  • David Conway
  • November 25, 2014
Downtown beautification projects hang in the balance

As the Downtown Improvement District prepares for a new board, the group has debated adding disparate amenities.

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Although almost all the houses on Vamo had the same floorplan at one time, most have received additions and updates; many have maintained the old, Spanish-style architecture. Photos by Jessica Salmond
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • November 25, 2014
VIDEO: Hidden history

Founded in 1925, Vamo Drive has brought its residents together into a close-knit community.

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