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Sarasota

    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 29, 2010
Local shelter needs help

Napier's Log Cabin Horse & Animal Sanctuary needs dog food and other items to care for about 50 dogs it took in recently.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Danielle Petersen and the color guard added visual elements to complete Lakewood's show.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • November 29, 2010
Lakewood performs at Tropicana Field

The Lakewood Ranch High School marching band competed at the 2010 FMBC State Championships Nov. 20 at Tropicana Field. The band earned a seventh-place finished in Class 4A with its show, "It Was a Good Year."

  • Arts + Culture
Grace Huston was excited to perform at this year's FMBC championships.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • November 29, 2010
Pirate band competes at state championships

Braden River High School's marching band took its competition show to the 2010 FMBC State Championships Nov. 20 at Chamberlain High School in Tampa. The band competed against the best in the state and earned a ninth-place finish in Class 3A.

  • Arts + Culture
Jordyn Hanwright tells Santa Claus what she wants for Christmas.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 27, 2010
Siesta Key glows with holiday splendor (WITH VIDEO)

The Siesta Key Village Association held its "Light Up the Village" Saturday.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kaitlyn Alvarez, Allison Kramer and Russell Kramer wrap up some toys while Elijah Read, Lily Schlosberg, Eden Glickman and Olivia Milholland make holiday cards during Tot Shabbat on Saturday, Nov. 27 at Temple Emanu El.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 27, 2010
Tot Shabbat kids wrap up holiday cheer

Children and their parents participated in an extra special Tot Shabbat at Temple Emanu El this past Saturday, Nov. 27. The children created cards and wrapped presents to be donated to the Jewish Family & Children's Service of Sarasota-Manatee, Inc.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Best Buy store on South Tamiami Trail opened its doors to a throng of shoppers at 5 a.m. this morning.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • November 26, 2010
Shoppers search for bargains

Long before the sun rose this morning, bargain hunters were scanning the aisles of Sarasota's retail stores.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Alex Nugent, senior at Cardinal Mooney, throwing the football around with a friend.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 26, 2010
Athlete of the Week: Alex Nugent - 12/2

This week's Athlete of the Week is senior Alex Nugent. Nugent just finished his last football season as quarterback at Cardinal Mooney High School this fall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Commissioner Shannon Staub will retire Dec. 15, after 14 years served on the County Commission.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • November 24, 2010
Governor names Staub replacement

Attorney Christine Robinson was appointed to the Sarasota County Commission today, filling the seat of Commissioner Shannon Staub, who is retiring next month.

  • Sarasota
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Paul Todd
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 24, 2010
St. Thomas More celebrates music

Paul Todd performed during Masses Saturday and Sunday, at St. Thomas More Catholic Church.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • November 24, 2010
BP reimburses county some money, denies others

The oil company reimbursed the county for less than $20,000 for effects from the oil spill. More than $100,000 was requested.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The animals, carved into 20 tables at the restaurant, hail from Thailand.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 24, 2010
Tropical Thai tables accepting wishes

When an employee travels back home, the money is taken to the Thai temples to benefit children.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Residents on Remington Drive say their quiet street has turned into a constant merry-go-round of johns looking for prostitutes 24 hours a day. They say drivers will creep up and down the roadway, searching for women.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • November 24, 2010
Crime Fighters

Indian Beach/Sapphire Shores residents are fighting back against a wave of criminals that have invaded their neighborhood.

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  • News
Graycen Miller and Kasmine Heinlein
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • November 24, 2010
Thankful Thoughts

The Sarasota Observer caught up with second-graders at Ashton Elementary School to find out what they're most thankful for, why we celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday and what their favorite turkey-day foods are.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Brian Weiner
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 24, 2010
Season of Sharing helps community

Season of Sharing is a 10-year, community-wide fundraising partnership created by the Community Foundation of Sarasota County and the Herald-Tribune Media Group that provides emergency, last-resort funding to families in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte and DeSoto counties.

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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • November 24, 2010
Committee mulls city residency requirement

Voters may get a chance to decide whether new city government workers should be required to live within the city, because the Charter Review Committee wants more information on the issue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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