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Suzanne Atwell, city commissioner
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  • December 26, 2013
Holiday wish lists

Sarasota leaders and residents unwrap their wishes for 2014.

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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.
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  • 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.

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Ryan McMahon
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  • December 26, 2013
High five moments of the week

The top five sports moments of the week.

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The Cardinal Mooney High girls soccer team blanked DeSoto 8-0 in district action Dec. 12.
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  • 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

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  • December 26, 2013
Just the stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

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Michelle Mendon's first-grade class, Southside Elementary
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  • 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.

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

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

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Commissioner Terry Gans struck former commission candidate Ray Rajewski with his SUV last week.
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  • December 26, 2013
Video Year in Review: May 2013, May 20: Daily Headlines Video

Top Stories: Gans hits Rajewski with SUV; City Commission talks funding cuts; bayfront and parking; Manatee School Board holds budget workshop; PHOTO GALLERY: Downtown Sarasota Craft Show

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During the next two years, Florida will transition to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts and mathematics.
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  • December 26, 2013
Web Year in Review: May 2013, 2013 FCAT scores released

The Florida Department of Education has released some results of the 2013 FCAT 2.0 Writing and third grade FCAT 2.0 Reading and Mathematics assessments.

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Longboat Key resident Harold Ronson and Thomas Savage, founder of the Sarasota Public Art Fund
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  • December 26, 2013
Year in Review: May 2013, Iwo Jima

Iwo Jima Navy veteran Harold Ronson envisions the famous 1945 monument sitting next to Unconditional Surrender.

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3410 Flamingo Ave.
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  • December 25, 2013
2013: Top 10 real estate transactions

The Observer counts down the top 10 sales of the year, recorded Jan. 1 through Dec. 17, for Sarasota. Of the top 10 sales, three were in Harbor Acres and two were in South Cocoanut Bayou.

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Lucy Tight and Wayne Waxing with their daughter, Diver.
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  • December 25, 2013
Video Year in Review: April 2013, Hymn for Her turn up the heat with new album

After two years of touring and living out of their Airstream trailer, roots-rock duo Hymn for Her has found a home in Sarasota - but they're not getting too comfortable.

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Beachgoers walk past exposed rocks on eroded sections of Lido Beach Monday, April 1.
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  • Roger Drouin
  • December 25, 2013
Year in Review: April 2013, City plans Lido renourishment

City officials will spend the next few months convincing federal officials to approve $13.64 million in funding for the project. Public meetings will also be held.

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Jacqueline Morton at Bradenton Opera Guild's Winter Gala Jan. 13, at Bird Key Yacht Club.
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  • December 24, 2013
Best of Black Tie 2013

Best of Black Tie 2013

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  • Nolan Peterson
  • December 24, 2013
Plans announced to develop "gateway to St. Armands"

Although details are still scarce, a sign went up Tuesday announcing plans to build a new condominium tower on a key piece of downtown real estate.

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