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Jeannine Lehman submitted this photo of an approaching evening storm.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 20, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Jeannine Lehman submitted this photo of an approaching evening storm.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Owen Comora points out a bird flying into the brush by the water.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • December 20, 2012
Birds in Paradise

The Celery Fields' newest program attracts bird lovers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Anyone interested in donating to Aidan Pearson’s toy drive can bring an unwrapped gift to the NewGate office, located at 5237Ashton Road.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • December 20, 2012
New Gate student spreads joy

Ten-year-old Aidan Pearson is collecting toys at his school to donate to patients at All Children's Hospital, in St. Petersburg.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 20, 2012
News Briefs

DID board member resigns due to travel; Tony Souza elected chairman of the DSA; Sarasota holiday service impacts

  • Sarasota
  • News
Arjun Byju on the set of "Jeopardy!" with his younger brother, Aravind.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • December 20, 2012
Pine View student to appear on "Jeopardy! Teen Tournament"

Arjun Byju was selected out of a pool of 15,000 applicants to compete on the show.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 20, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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Cardinal Mooney High sophomore Antonio Blakeney has two goals this season: to haul in at least 10 rebounds in every game and to help the Cougars earn a trip to the Lakeland Center — the site of the Class 3A Final Four.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 20, 2012
ONE STEP AHEAD: Antonio Blakeney

Cardinal Mooney High sophomore Antonio Blakeney is averaging 31.8 points, nine rebounds and 2.4 assists, while helping lead the Cougars to an impressive 6-0 start.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 20, 2012
SIDELINES

Cougars tame Pirates; Riverview Rams edge by Manatee Hurricanes; Lady Blazers top Lady Panthers; Sarasota Christian rallies past Cardinal Mooney; Four Sailors place at Graves Tournament

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • December 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Santa Letters

During the Siesta Key Light up the Village event, the Sarasota Observer asked children to submit their letters to Santa. After publication, Observer staffers will pass the letters on to the North Pole, where Santa Claus will evaluate them with his "Naughty and Nice" list.

  • Sarasota
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This home at 1500 N. Drive has four bedrooms, six baths, a pool and 3,571 square feet of living area. It sold for $3,275,000. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • December 20, 2012
Cherokee Park home sells for $3,275,000

A home in Cherokee Park tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Randolph and Isabel Norton, of Sarasota, sold their home at 1500 N. Drive to Marcia Litton, trustee, of Fort Wayne, Ind., for $3,275,000.

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Join Emily Walsh for the Daily Headlines.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • December 19, 2012
Dec. 19: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Group plans tar-and-feather Walmart protest; District buys land for future stations; Workers group protests Publix; and Horseshoe Cove parades holiday cheer

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The plane was pulled out of the water with the help of Sea Tow, The Sarasota Police and Beach Patrol. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • December 19, 2012
Plane crashes off Lido Key

The single occupant was transported to the hospital with minor injuries.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Patrick Sanders has dressed as Johnny Appleseed in the past as well. He has been telling the Polar Express story dressed as a conductor for five years.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • December 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY : The Polar Express visits Phillippi Shores Kindergarteners

Phillippi Shores kindergartners listened to Patrick Sanders retell the Polar Express story Wednesday, Dec. 19 at the media center. Sanders dressed as the conductor and put his own twist on the story for the children. He first dressed as the conductor five years ago when his older grandson was in kindergarten. Today he continues to tell the story but now to his younger grandson's class. 'This is the best part of my Christmas,' Sanders said. 'Just watching the kids faces is the best part.' The seven kindergarten classes at Phillippi Shores listened with bright wide eyes to the conductor's tale of his first trip to the North Pole. Sanders is scheduled to retell the story at 5 other schools, Barnes & Noble and a nursing home.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • December 19, 2012
Season of Sharing donations continue to grow this year

As the campaign comes to a close, contributions are still coming in, but donations are slightly behind last year.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 19, 2012
Castaway

Enjoy this week's Castaway cartoon.

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