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Todd Craven conducted the singalong.
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 26, 2013
Do-Re-Mi

The Church of the Redeemer held its annual Messiah Singalong Sunday, Dec. 15.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 26, 2013
Out of this world

Erica Aultman and her third-grade Ashton Elementary class won first place in their category at Community Youth Development's fifth annual Gingerbread Festival Dec. 13 through Dec. 15.

  • Sarasota
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Courtesy photo
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 26, 2013
'All I want ... '

Sen. Nancy Detert sat on Santa's lap Dec. 19 during the Chairman's Circle Lights in Bloom preview at Selby.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 26, 2013
Community commitment

Laurel Oak Country Club received the Isignia Award for December.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 26, 2013
Pack mentality

The Boy Scout Pack 50 of Sarasota showcased its holiday cheer Dec. 16 when its members sang Christmas carols and handed out homemade ornaments to the residents of Bay Village.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 26, 2013
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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David Conway. High-density apartments could come to this Rosemary District parcel.
  • By David Conway
  • December 26, 2013
Rosemary explores higher density

The proposed Rosemary Residential Overlay District would allow for higher-density housing developments in the area, which the city believes will spur much-anticipated growth.

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David Conway. Project Manager Robert Garland discusses the Lift Station 87 project with residents.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 26, 2013
Lift station update highlights design details

The new engineering team for the troubled project said it has developed plans that will avoid problems the prior engineers could not surmount.

  • Sarasota
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Suzanne Atwell, city commissioner
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 26, 2013
Holiday wish lists

Sarasota leaders and residents unwrap their wishes for 2014.

  • Sarasota
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Jen Blanco. Sarasota Military Academy wrestling coach Ron Jones had a new wrestling room built for his team this season — one he hopes will inspire tradition and excellence.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 26, 2013
Building champions

After spending 29 years at Sarasota High, National Wrestling Hall of Fame coach Ron Jones is now seeking to bring a winning culture to Sarasota Military Academy.

  • Sarasota
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Ryan McMahon
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 26, 2013
High five moments of the week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Cardinal Mooney High girls soccer team blanked DeSoto 8-0 in district action Dec. 12.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 26, 2013
Sidelines

Lady Cougars notch shutout; SMA cruises to win against Booker High; Lady Sailors suffer their first district loss; Havener powers Rams to victory; Booker running back chosen for All-Star game

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 26, 2013
Just the stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • Sarasota
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Michelle Mendon's first-grade class, Southside Elementary
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 26, 2013
Dear Santa

Before Christmas break, the Sarasota Observer asked the students of three classes to write Santa and let him know what they hope to see under the tree Christmas morning.

  • Sarasota
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Glenda Van Horne submitted this photo of a sunrise, taken from Siesta Key Beach.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 26, 2013
Weather: Longboat Key

Glenda Van Horne submitted this photo of a sunrise, taken from Siesta Key Beach.

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