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Ken Abt, Retta Wagner and Peggy Abt
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  • December 16, 2013
Holiday Luncheon 'A Celebration for Sara'

Holiday Luncheon 'A Celebration for Sara'

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David Manuel scored a pair of goals for the Ocala Polo Association.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 16, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Polo Season Opener

Hundreds of local residents gathered at the Sarasota Polo Club for an exhibition match between Siaana and the Ocala Polo Association Dec. 15. The match served as the season opener for the 2013-14 season. Sianna defeated Ocala 8-7. James Miller and Josh Shelton each scored four goals apiece to lead the way for Siaana. Oliver Butterworth scored three goals to power Ocala. David Manuel and Murad Ishmael both added a pair of goals.

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Liza F. and Harrison P. were angels
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • December 16, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Holiday Pageant

Students of the Out-of-Door Academy performed in the annual Holiday Pageant Monday, Dec. 16. The lower school students sang songs, played their recorders and jingled their bells along to holiday songs.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Entrepreneur Jesse Biter took this picture of the storefront at 1554 Main St. Sunday morning, hours after a car crashed through the window of the vacant building.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 16, 2013
Car crashes into Main Street storefront

Early Sunday morning, a car drove through the window of the vacant storefront at 1554 Main St., a property owned by entrepreneur Jesse Biter.

  • Sarasota
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Students will also receive a Sarasota County student email account, 25 GB of cloud storage and the option to use Microsoft’s cloud-based version of the Office package.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • December 16, 2013
Sarasota County school children to receive Microsoft Office 365

The free suite of programs offered to students is made possible by a partnership between the County School District and Microsoft.

  • Sarasota
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Co-chairs Peggy and Ken Abt
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • December 15, 2013
JFCS Gala 'Celebrating the American Spirit'

JFCS Gala 'Celebrating the American Spirit'

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Sandy Kemp and Kathy McPherson's husbands were in the choir
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • December 15, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Church of Redeemer Messiah Sing-Along

The Church of the Redeemer held its annual Messiah Sing-Along Sunday, Dec. 15. The messiah is it in 24th year and was in honor of Dr. Daniel Moe. Attendees included new and familiar faces.

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Betty Levitt and Laura Hershorin
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • December 15, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sisterhood Garden Party

Members of Temple Beth Sholom's Sisterhood visited the community garden Sunday, Dec. 15. The sisterhood was joined by hebrew school students and teachers Andrew Noune and Shonna Brady.

  • Sarasota
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Shirley Matchett and Debby Frederick wear homemade Christmas hats.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • December 14, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sandy Claws Beach Run

With bells on their shoes, runners ran down Siesta Beach for the Sandy Claws Beach Run Saturday, Dec. 14. Participants included beginners and experienced runners of all ages. After the one mile and 5K races, everyone enjoyed the sunny morning at the award ceremony with healthy snacks.

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Landon Cornelies and Cameron Yeung were kings in the pageant
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • December 13, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Early Care Center's Holiday Pageant

Early Care Center held its 10th annual Christmas Pageant Friday, Dec. 13. Families sung Christmas songs together while students made their way on stage. Afterwards, everyone enjoyed birthday cake and punch.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • David Conway
  • December 13, 2013
State announces Sarasota County dropout, graduation rates

According to the Florida Department of Education, the Sarasota County Schools dropout rate improved over last year, while the graduation rate ticked downward.

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Paul Caragiulo, Jeff LaHurd and Joe Gruters. Gruters says he has waited a long time to become a member and is very excited.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • December 13, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Kiwanis Club Induction

The Sarasota Kiwanis Club inducted eight new members Friday, Dec. 13. The inductees are the first group of new members since the club's new-member drive that started in early November. In order to build camaraderie, new members will work together on a community focused project in the New Year.

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Blair and Dan Gladding
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • December 13, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: YPG Winter Wonderland

The Sarasota Young Professionals Group got in the holiday spirit Thursday, Dec. 12, at its Winter Wonderland after-hours event at Art Center Sarasota. Guests socialized and enjoyed food and drink as well as holiday decor.

  • Sarasota
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Boats will be covered in Christmas lights and figurines.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • December 13, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Sarasota Boat Parade of Lights

The 28th Annual Sarasota Christmas Boat parade of Lights will make its way across Sarasota Bay Saturday, Dec. 14.

  • Sarasota
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Former Sarasota GOP Chairman Bob Waechter poses with Sarasota County Commissioner Carolyn Mason.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • December 13, 2013
Waechter accepts plea deal

Former Sarasota GOP Chairman Bob Waechter receives probation and house arrest for making fraudulent campaign contributions.

  • Sarasota
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