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Grant Barrett, 16 and Sierra Civin, 17, both of Port Charlotte High School, work together during the Iron Chef competition. Their teacher Chef Ron Westrom gave them baker’s shirts to wear to look more professional at the competition.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • December 16, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: CYD's 4th Annual Gingerbread Festival and Iron Chef Competition

Community Youth Development, CYD, held two gingerbread house Iron Chef Competitions Friday, Dec. 14, and Saturday, Dec. 15, at the Potter Building.

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Anabella Recanatesi
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • December 16, 2012
The Nutcracker

The Nutcracker

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Annie Lowenthal and Gertrude Margolick
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  • Nick Friedman
  • December 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Holiday Cocktails at Sarasota Bay Club

Residents of the Sarasota Bay Club rang in the holiday season Thursday, Dec. 13 with a festive cocktail hour. Guests exchanged season's greetings, listened to live Christmas music and enjoyed cocktails.

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Join Emily Walsh for the Daily Headlines.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • December 14, 2012
Dec. 14: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Police warn of rental agent scam; County mulls maintaining Midnight Pass Road; Weekend Best Bets; and Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

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Audra Mullins shows off her passport.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • December 14, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Holidays Around the World

The second-grade students at Tuttle Elementary are traveling the world to learn what different countries do during the holiday season.

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From left, Gopi Chari, Zan Benham, Frannie Hoffman and David Cooper represented the four anchors of the four directions of the mandala.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • December 14, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 12.12.12 Sands of the World Mandala ceremony

Hundreds of people made their way out to South Lido Beach State Park Wednesday, Dec. 12, to take part in the 12.12.12 Sands of the World Mandala ceremony.

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Join Emily Walsh for the Daily Headlines.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • December 13, 2012
Dec. 13: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Commission reviews dog beach report; Commissioners approve Siesta Key beach project; East County resident takes trip in dream car and Crafty Genes: Thank you cards

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It is recommended that prior to reaching a rental agreement that potential renters verify that the party renting to them is a reputable agent or owner and never give cash as a deposit.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • December 13, 2012
Police warn of rental agent scam

After giving a cash deposit victim finds that the lock on the door had been changed, and that the house had not been for rent.

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Tony Souza and his wife Elsie at a 2009 event.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • December 13, 2012
Tony Souza elected chairman of the DSA

Souza, a downtown realtor, replaces outgoing chair John Harshman.

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Dr. Bob Leibold and Jamie Overmiller enjoy their Orange Leaf Yogurt Thursday, Dec. 13, at the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce’s Breakfast with a BANG.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • December 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: SCC's Breakfast with a BANG at Orange Leaf Yogurt

The Sarasota Chamber of Commerce held their Breakfast with a Bang networking event Thursday, Dec. 13, at Orange Leaf Yogurt. Those who attended enjoyed breakfast from Chick-fil-A.

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  • Observer Staff
  • December 13, 2012
I want to ride my bicycle

The Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota is helping Sarasota put the pedal to the metal by sponsoring a bike and bike-part collection from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 13, 2012
Six babies crying, 12 nurses working

According to Kim Savage, Sr. communications editor for the Sarasota Memorial Health Care System, six babies were delivered and 12 nurses were working in the labor and delivery unit on 12/12/12.

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Jim Lampl looks at an aerial photo of a city-owned parcel at 1440 Blvd. of the Arts.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • December 13, 2012
Density increase considered

Two-dozen residents and property owners said they supported a preliminary proposal to increase density in the district.

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Arnold Rich with Peanut. Rich said larger, unleashed dogs have run up to Peanut.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • December 13, 2012
City to consider Payne Park leash rule

An email to city commissioners triggers a discussion on leash rules at city parks.

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Read this week's Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 13, 2012
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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