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Amani Carter poses for a picture with Santa at the 2018 Breakfast with Santa event.
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  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • December 28, 2019
Sarasota shoots to the top of Santa's nice list

Who better to be on Santa's Nice List than Sarasotans?

  • Sarasota
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    In Memoriam |
  • December 27, 2019
Kenny Soderblom

Husband, father, Veteran, musician and friend; who had a love for life, his country and his beautiful wife Leah and wonderful daughter Siri.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
1. The Cougars show off their volleyball state championship trophy.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 26, 2019
The top-10 Sarasota sports moments of 2019

It was the year Sarasota became a city of champions.

  • Sarasota
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Aaaron Dhanhai, Mallory Albritton, Allyson Galvin and Cooper Flerlage.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • December 26, 2019
Students lead community service numbers

Four Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School students go above the call of 100 community service hours.

  • Sarasota
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Alice Jones and Dee Webber
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • December 26, 2019
Woman sews 2,000 stockings

Dee Webber sewed 2,000 stockings to hand out to children this holiday season.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 26, 2019
Best of Sarasota Cops Corner: 2019

The funniest and most puzzling police reports from Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Dr. Avantika Mishra says individuals without gluten allergies or sensitivities should not avoid it.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 24, 2019
Debunking the gluten-free mantra: Is gluten-free better?

Debunking the gluten-free mantra: Is gluten-free better?

  • East County
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    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • December 24, 2019
'What Christmas mean to me'

Sarasota Christian School third graders share what Christmas means to them.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The front of 5134 Bunyan St. is a neon tree wonderland.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • December 23, 2019
Sarasota shines through the holiday season

Sarasota has no shortage of festival holiday homes, here are some of our favorites.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
City Hall and county administration buildings will be closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 20, 2019
Holiday closures scheduled for city, county services and facilities

The Christmas and New Year’s holidays will close government offices and affect trash collection, SCAT schedules and park and library operations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
After project opponents and supporters packed City Hall for a series of public hearings on the initial master plan, Selby Gardens hopes a revised proposal will be significantly less contentious.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 20, 2019
Selby Gardens to scale down master plan

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is attempting to address concerns raised by critics of an initial proposal, but resident opponents remain skeptical.

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Charles and Margery Barancik were married in 1960 and raised three children. They have three grandchildren.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 20, 2019
Baranciks leave a legacy of love in the Sarasota area

Philanthropic couple made a mark with their personalities and generosity.

  • Sarasota
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Sarasota residents shared their favorite Christmas presents and ornaments with the Observer.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • December 20, 2019
Sarasota residents recall their greatest gifts

With a nod to nostalgia, Sarasota residents tell us the stories of their favorite gifts and holiday decorations.

  • Sarasota
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Jude Law and Cameron Diaz in "The Holiday." Photo source: Freeform.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 20, 2019
'Nog Blog: I was loved for a minute

"The Holiday" and "I, Tonya" are this week's picks.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • December 19, 2019
Siesta Key condos sparkle

Siesta Key Condominium Council held its annual holiday lighting contest on Dec. 11.

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