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Sarasota High freshman Madison Pack and Ja'da Bennett both landed starting roles on the varsity squad in their first season with the Lady Sailors.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • December 12, 2013
On the rise

Freshmen Madison Pack and Ja'da Bennett have been instrumental in helping lead the Sarasota High girls basketball team to a 10-1 record in their first season with the team.

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Harriet Sokmensuer. This home at 6630 Midnight Pass Road has three bedrooms, three baths, one half-bath and 1,790 square feet of living area. It sold for $550,000.
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  • Adam Hughes
  • December 12, 2013
Home in Sarasota by the Sea sells for $550,000

Ian Howard sold his home at 6630 Midnight Pass Road to Sunshine Homes of Sarasota LLC for $550,000.

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Samantha Bisceglia submitted this sunrise photo, taken from Siesta Key Beach.
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 12, 2013
Weather: Sarasota

Samantha Bisceglia submitted this sunrise photo, taken from Siesta Key Beach.

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    By
  • David Conway
  • December 12, 2013
Chalk Festival organizers open new store

Chalk Line, which opens Friday in Burns Square next to the Sarasota Chalk Festival office, will sell art and merchandise to fund the nonprofit behind the festival.

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Meghan Serrano and Adria Jensen from Shumaker with Lashawn, Tyler, Hailey and Bill Sadlo President and CEO, Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County.
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • December 12, 2013
Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota receive holiday donation

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota received a $2,000 holiday donation from Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP Friday, Dec. 6.

  • Sarasota
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Eve Adams and Ollie Johnson
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • December 11, 2013
FASS Celebrate the Arts Luncheon honoring Howard Millman

FASS Celebrate the Arts Luncheon honoring Howard Millman

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  • David Conway
  • December 11, 2013
Urban Design Studio to provide form-based code update

A joint meeting of the Sarasota City Commission and Planning Board will feature a presentation from the Urban Design Studio regarding the development of a new form-based zoning code.

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Rachel's father, Bill, said he was very proud of her.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • December 11, 2013
Girls Inc. announces 2014 Girl of the Year

Rachel Mallett, 14, was announced as Girls Inc.'s Girl of the Year Tuesday, Dec. 10.

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Years after closing its Siesta Key location, Bob's Boathouse opened this fall on Tamiami Trail.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • December 11, 2013
Commissioners critique TCO for Bob's Boathouse

Sarasota County staff told commissioners during a Dec. 11 meeting that the restaurant should not have received an extension of its temporary certificate of occupancy through Dec. 30.

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Amelia Miley decorates the tree dressed as an elf.
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • December 11, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Bay Haven class decorates courthouse tree

Bay Haven Elementary student's visited the Sarasota Judicial Courthouse Wednesday, Dec. 11. Mrs. Missy Owen's third-grade class, who have been learning about politics in school, sang carols and decorated the Christmas tree before taking a tour of the courthouse.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 11, 2013
Planning Commission considers Creekwood DRI changes

The Manatee County Planning Commission will meet at 9 a.m. Dec. 12, to discuss changes to the Creekwood DRI, among other land-use items.

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Sarasota County commissioners cut the ribbon at the Gulf Gate Library's temporary location in February.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • December 11, 2013
Friends gift land to Sarasota County

The Friends of Gulf Gate Library present a half-acre parcel adjacent to the new library site to be used for overflow parking.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • December 11, 2013
Lady Thunder cruise to victory

The Out-of-Door Academy girls soccer team cruised to a 9-1 victory over Imagine High School in a district contest Dec. 10.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • December 11, 2013
ODA boys blank Imagine High

The Out-of-Door Academy boys soccer team defeated Imagine High School 5-0 in district action Dec. 10.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • December 11, 2013
ODA girls edge past rival

The Out-of-Door Academy girls basketball team defeated rival Cardinal Mooney 32-26 in district action Dec. 10

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