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Southside Elementary's Hula Club performed in the courtyard
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • December 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Holiday Splendor at Ringling Museum

The Ringling Museum opened its doors for an evening of music and holiday cheer at its annual Holiday Splendor, Thursday, Dec. 5. Local school children performed for their family and guests in holiday-themed programs. The performances were held throughout the museum grounds and ranged from christmas carols to hula dancing.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The SCF District Board of Trustees, including Vice Chairman Edward Bailey and Chairman Dr. Craig Trigueiro, present the college seal to President Dr. Carol F. Probstfeld during the inauguration ceremony.
  • By State College of Florida
  • December 5, 2013
SCF Celebrates the Inauguration of President Dr. Carol F. Probstfeld

State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) celebrated the inauguration of SCF's sixth president, Dr. Carol F. Probstfeld, on Friday, Nov. 8, at Neel Performing Arts Center with the SCF District Board of Trustees, faculty and staff, and students; public officials, business leaders, community members and university delegates.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
In total, 22 trees downtown were outfitted with strings of LED lights Wednesday as part of a project funded by the Downtown Improvement District.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 5, 2013
Tree lights come to Main Street

On Wednesday, oak trees along the 1300, 1400 and 1500 block of Main Street were adorned with lights that will remain in place year round; a similar lighting system is under consideration for Five Points Park.

  • Sarasota
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Michele Grimes and Stephen Walker
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • December 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Tiger Bay Club luncheon

Members of the Sarasota Tiger Bay Club met for lunch Thursday, Dec. 5. Local officials and community leaders lead a discussion on North Sarasota's drug problem during the luncheon.

  • Sarasota
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Troy Roberts, founder of Drum Circle Distilling, looks forward to his rum being featured at Art Basel.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • December 5, 2013
Siesta Key Rum goes to Art Basel

The company's silver rum will be featured as the basis for the Floridian Mojito served at Art Basel in Miami Beach, Thursday, Dec. 5 through Sunday, Dec. 8.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Charles Hines is the newest member of the Sarasota County Commission.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • December 5, 2013
County Commission elects chairman

Sarasota County commissioners chose Charles Hines as chairman and Christine Robinson as vice chairwoman during a Dec. 5 retreat.

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Courtesy photo. William, Evan, Phineas, Grant and Leonard helping with Thanksgiving baskets for Gocio
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 5, 2013
Turkey tidings

During each of the last eight years, the Out-of-Door Academy families have collected food for Gocio Elementary families.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo. Sheila Conger with her granddaughter Madeleine
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 5, 2013
Forty Carrots hosts grandparents

Forty Carrots Family Center invited students' grandparents to attend Grandparents' Day Nov. 25.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 5, 2013
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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Army Air Corps pilot 1st Lt. James Edmundson in 1941 at Hickam Field before the attack
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 5, 2013
Our View

Dec. 7, 1941: Never forget

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Music Director Shawn Gross conducts during a dress rehearsal this week. The cast has been practicing twice a week for 10 hours a month since September.
  • By Randi Donahue
  • December 5, 2013
Singing Christmas Tree branches out

FirstSarasota, the Downtown Baptist Church, commemorates 40 years of the popular seasonal production with a new lineup of music.

  • Sarasota
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The Cardinal Mooney High girls soccer team
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 5, 2013
High Five Moments

The top five moments in sports this week.

  • Sarasota
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Courtesy photo. The SMA Raiders female team tied for first place at this year’s district meet, while the male team finished third.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 5, 2013
Ultimate Challenge

The Sarasota Military Academy male and female Raiders teams will compete in the Gulf Coast All-Star Raider Challenge Dec. 14, at Braden River High.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
An example of a street piano displayed in New York City as part of the "Play Me I'm Yours," interactive art tour (courtesy photo).
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 5, 2013
Commission OKs piano plan

The City Commission indicated interest in jazzing up the downtown area with its approval of a plan to place up to six pianos on sidewalks.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 5, 2013
Groups feel burn of Sunshine

In the wake of a Sunshine Law case against the city of Sarasota, members of neighborhood associations share concerns about their ability to connect with local officials at their meetings.

  • Sarasota
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