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  • December 21, 2013
DANCE REVIEW:

DANCE REVIEW:

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Carly and Rob Toomey with Charlotte and Jackson
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • December 20, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: NewGate School Winter Festival

Students of NewGate School performed in its annual Winter Festival Friday, Dec. 20. The performance was held outside underneath Christmas lights and included holiday songs as well as some Broadway classics. Afterwards families mingled while munching on cookies and sipping hot chocolate.

  • Sarasota
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High-density apartments could come to this Rosemary District parcel.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 20, 2013
Overlay district could provide boon for Rosemary

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

  • Sarasota
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Molly Harris works hard on her snowman ornament.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • December 20, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: First Presbyterian Preschool Pageant

First Presbyterian preschoolers and their families celebrated the holiday season at the school's pageant Friday, Dec. 20. Students wished Jesus a happy birthday by singing songs like 'Jingle Bells' and 'We Wish You a Merry Christmas'. Afterwards, families spent the afternoon creating Christmas cookies, ornaments and cards.

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Over half a million lights will illuminate the grounds Friday, Dec. 20 through Monday, Dec. 30.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • December 20, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Selby's Lights in Bloom

The Sarasota tradition is a guaranteed fun night for families of all ages. Selby Gardens will be open Friday, Dec. 20 through Monday, Dec. 23 and Thursday, Dec. 26 through Monday, Dec. 30.

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Colin and Siobhan Boyle, with the help of volunteer Rob Wenzel, take home a turkey and meal.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • December 20, 2013
Girls Inc. donates turkey dinners to families

Girls Inc. of Sarasota County families took home a turkey for their Christmas dinner and new shoes Thursday, Dec. 19.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
NORAD tracks Santa!
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 20, 2013
NORAD Tracks Santa

The North American Aerospace Defense Command is ready to track Santa. Check her for a countdown clock to track Santa and a live interactive map that goes live on Christmas Eve.

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Engineers from the Florida Department of Transportation are evaluating damage to the overpass.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • December 20, 2013
Interstate lanes face nightly closures

Southbound lanes of I-75 south of exit 191 will be closed tonight, Sunday evening and possibly Monday for repairs.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 20, 2013
SCF homecoming weekend upcoming

The State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota will hold its Homecoming weekend events Jan. 23 through 25.

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Mariah McMiller and Sarah Demlak decorate cards.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • December 19, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Boys & Girls Club Holiday Party

Families of the Boys and Girls Club of Sarasota spent Thursday, Dec. 19, celebrating the holidays. The evening started out with a visit from Santa and a Christmas dinner. Afterwards, children received presents to take home.

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Project Manager Robert Garland speaks with residents following Wednesday's community meeting about the Lift Station 87 project.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 19, 2013
Lift Station 87 update highlights design details

At a meeting Wednesday, the new team tasked with completing the Lift Station 87 project said they've developed plans that will avoid the problems the prior engineers faced.

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The Siesta Key north bridge stopped functioning this morning.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • December 19, 2013
UPDATE: Siesta Key north bridge stuck in open position

Sarasota Police have advised using an alternative route to enter or leave the barrier island.

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Pauline Bennett and her downtown team of agents presented the check to Jessica Hays from SPARCC.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • December 19, 2013
SPARCC receives $4,000 donation from Coldwell Banker

Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate CARES has presented a $4,000 donation to Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center, SPARCC.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Libraries, the Sarasota County History Center, recreation centers, Arlington Pool, Payne Park and Knights Trail Park will be closed on Dec. 24, and Dec. 25.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • December 19, 2013
County offices to close for holidays

Sarasota County offices will be closed, and Sarasota County Area Transit will cease operations for part of next week.

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Co-captain Marina Masterson led the Lakewood Ranch varsity cheerleading squad out onto the floor.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 19, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Cheerfest Competition

Braden River High School hosted its annual Cheerfest Competition Dec. 14. Six area high schools participated in this competition, which featured JV, small and large varsity and dance team categories.

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