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Sarasota

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  • Jen Blanco
  • December 11, 2013
Lady Thunder cruise to victory

The Out-of-Door Academy girls soccer team cruised to a 9-1 victory over Imagine High School in a district contest Dec. 10.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 11, 2013
ODA boys blank Imagine High

The Out-of-Door Academy boys soccer team defeated Imagine High School 5-0 in district action Dec. 10.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • December 11, 2013
ODA girls edge past rival

The Out-of-Door Academy girls basketball team defeated rival Cardinal Mooney 32-26 in district action Dec. 10

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Louis and Diana Doyle, owners of the Ringling Shopping Center, have challenged the Sarasota City Commission's denial of a Walmart on their property.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • December 11, 2013
Shopping center owners continue to fight Walmart decision

Owners of the Ringling Shopping Center have appealed a judge's decision to uphold the Sarasota City Commission's denial of a Walmart at the site.

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SoMa Creekside, in downtown Bradenton, offers an eclectic menu of savory dishes.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 11, 2013
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: SoMa Creekside

This week we went in the kitchen at SoMa Creekside while owner and chef Dave Shiplett prepares his signature spicy peanut calamari. Get the recipe and watch an instructional video in this week's 'In the Kitchen.'

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File photo
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 11, 2013
Lido, Siesta residents want their voices heard

The Army Corps of Engineers met with Lido Key and Siesta Key residents last week in separate meetings about the Lido Key beach renourishment project.

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1415 Westway Drive is listed at $8.5 million. Photos by Heather Merriman.
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • December 11, 2013
Home of the Month: 'Showplace'

Heroes and villains, con men and a pop star - they've all called this Lido Shores mansion home.

  • Arts + Culture
Children First CEO and President Philip Tavill
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • December 10, 2013
The Good News: Children First

Children First hopes to raise funds to provide an appropriate space for waitlisted children as well as money to scholarship them, which costs between $9,000 and $10,000 per year, per student, for educational programs, screenings, family counseling and food.

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  • Neighbors
Puppy Town on South Tamiami Trail is one area pet retailer that would be affected by the proposed ordinance.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • December 10, 2013
Commission delays decision on pet ordinance

Sarasota County commissioners delay advertisement of a public hearing for an ordinance banning the sale of commercially bred dogs, cats and rabbits.

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Members of the public spoke in support of preservation of the Payne Park Auditorium Monday. The fate of the auditorium will continue to be unknown until at least February or March.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 10, 2013
Citizens speak out in support of Payne Park Auditorium

At a community workshop Monday, city staff and residents discussed the future of Payne Park, with several speakers encouraging the city to find a way to preserve the park's auditorium.

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Sarasota Police have charged 59-year-old Leonard Rubinstein with attempting to practice medicine without a valid license.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • December 10, 2013
Sarasota Police raid cosmetic-surgery office

The Sarasota Police Department charges Leonard A. Rubinstein for operating his Siesta Drive practice with a revoked license.

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Dr. Vince Carroll, Elizabeth Vargus, Molly Carroll and Bruno Motta
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • December 9, 2013
Sonata a Due

Sonata a Due

  • Black Tie
Butch Amerson, Susan Kasow, Louanne Roy and Juliet Mullan
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • December 9, 2013
Designing Women Boutique's annual Gala: 'Designed to Give'

Designing Women Boutique's annual Gala: 'Designed to Give'

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Sally Brown and Chris Anderson
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • December 9, 2013
Sarasota Orchestra Association Holiday Luncheon 'Holiday Prelude'

Sarasota Orchestra Association Holiday Luncheon 'Holiday Prelude'

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Alice Berkowitz and Betty Levi
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • December 9, 2013
Women's Day with Campbell Brown

Women's Day with Campbell Brown

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