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The Derheims opened European Focus Village in 2003, in Burns Square. In 2009, they moved it to a larger space on State Street. A year later, they moved the store to a more visible storefront on Main Street.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • November 28, 2012
European Focus store to close

James and Jenean Derheim have owned the downtown store since 2003.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarah Bradtmueller, No. 25, drives the ball down the court as Manatee’s Jasmine Luther, No. 23, tries to stop her Tuesday, Nov. 27, at Sarasota High School’s gymnasium.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 28, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota v. Manatee girls basketball

The Sarasota Sailors played the Manatee Hurricanes Tuesday, Nov. 27, at Sarasota High School. The Sailors won at home with the final score Sarasota 52, Manatee 18.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jorge Blanco
  • November 28, 2012
Castaway

Enjoy this week's Castaway cartoon.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 28, 2012
Cougars to be induced into Hall of Fame

Six new members will be induced into the Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School athletic Hall of Fame during the school's first formal athletic Hall of Fame induction dinner Dec. 1, at the Sara Bay Country Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
Before
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 28, 2012
Crafty Genes: Etched wine glasses

Join do-it-yourself editors Mallory and Leslie Gnaegy as they etch wine glasses.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Join Alex Mahadevan and Emily Walsh for the daily headlines
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • November 27, 2012
Nov. 27: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota County Sheriff's Office asks for assistance; Whitney Beach ownership modified; District named grant finalist and Judge sets Midnight Pass trial date

  • Longboat Key
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Cardinal Mooney’s Abby Goecker, No. 2, and Sarasota Christian’s Danielle Buncik, No. 6, both go after the ball.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 27, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Christian v. Cardinal Mooney

Sarasota Christian and Cardinal Mooney's girls soccer played one another Monday, Nov. 26, at Sarasota Christian. The final score was Sarasota Christian 0, Cardinal Mooney 3.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • November 27, 2012
Downtown resident files noise complaint

The resident, who lives about Ivory Lounge on Main Street, said this was an ongoing problem.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Darby Disalvo, 2, and her mother Courtney get ready to sing a song at storytime.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • November 27, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Toddler Storytime

The Selby Public Library held Toddler Storytime on Tuesday, Nov. 27 in the Youth Program Room for children to enjoy singing, dancing, and reading. Toddler Storytime is held every Tuesday and is recommended for children 18 months to 3 years old. 'The library is a form of socialization [for Henry] so we come here every week,' said Annie Schiller mother of 19 month - old Henry. 'His favorite part is the puppet show.'

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 27, 2012
Sports Briefs

Lady Rams breeze past Brooks-Debartolo; Riverview boys cruise past Bayshore; Cardinal Mooney girls blank Sarasota Christian; Lady Sailors remain unbeaten

  • East County
  • Sports
A man drapes the flag of Israel over his back in a show of support.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 27, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Support for Israel Rally

The Jewish Federation of Sarasota and Manatee counties hosted an interfaith rally Friday, Nov. 23 at J.D. Hamel Park to show its support for Israel. Attendees waved Israeli flags and wore blue and white to show their support before walking the Ringling Bridge.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Members of the open jam band perform blues standards.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 27, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Fourth Annual Stone Soup Gathering

Theresa and Bob Fieberts hosted the fourth annual Stone Soup Gathering at their home, Friday, Nov. 23 to benefit local nonprofit, Every Child, Inc. Attendees were invited to bring toys for the nonprofit, soup for the meal and instruments to join in on the evening-long open jam session, hosted by Bob Fieberts.

  • Sarasota
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Embellishments owners, Diane Boyhan and Cheri Neary
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 27, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Downtown Sarasota Village Tree Lighting

Merchants in the Downtown Sarasota Village, located off Fruitville Road, got in the holiday spirit Saturday, Nov. 24, during their first-annual lighting of the trees event, designed by Embellishments Design and Boutique. Guests strolled through the shops in the Village, listened to Christmas carols and enjoyed light snacks and wine.

  • Sarasota
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"I am very much looking forward to running again," Atwell said in an interview earlier this month.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • November 27, 2012
Atwell to hold campaign kickoff

Mayor Suzanne Atwell is seeking re-election in March.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Once installed, the new shade structure will cover the small children's playground (ages 5-12), as well as the music area, providing relief from the sun.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • November 26, 2012
Payne Park playground closes for upgrade

Playground will close Nov. 26 to Dec. 14 for the installation of a shade structure.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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