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The Riverview High School Kiltie band performs in the Hollywood Christmas Parade. Photo courtesy
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • December 18, 2019
Trip to Hollywood makes big impression on Kilties

Around 150 Riverview High students traveled 2,500 miles to perform in the parade on Hollywood Boulevard.

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Dave Bullock
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 18, 2019
Retired Longboat manager is EDC's interim CEO

Bullock will serve as agency launches a search to replace Huey, who resigned Dec. 5.

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Hudson Conway, Caedance Day and Noah Saintcyr divvy out coins.
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  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • December 17, 2019
Second graders branch out on holiday knowledge

Fruitville Elementary second graders spent Dec. 17 learning about Hanukkah traditions.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • December 17, 2019
Sarasota holiday cheer takes to the waters

The annual Sarasota Boat Parade took place on Dec. 14.

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  • Neighbors
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office cordoned off the courthouse building as authorities investigated the bomb threat this afternoon.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 16, 2019
Downtown Sarasota courthouse evacuated after bomb threat

The Judge Lynn N. Silvertooth Judicial Center was evacuated around 12:30 p.m. as authorities investigated the threat, but individuals are now returning to the building.

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Max LaForge hugs his mom, Cara Covert, after being called to the stage.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • December 14, 2019
Pine View student surprised with Make-A-Wish visit to New Orleans Saints

Pine View School sophomore Max LaForge, who has cystic fibrosis, learned at a fake assembly that he will meet players from his favorite NFL team this weekend.

  • Sarasota
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Santa Claus and Everleigh Zetts, 6 months
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • December 14, 2019
Southside Village hosts festive night

Southside Village Business Association held its annual Southside Village Holiday Stroll on Dec. 13.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • December 14, 2019
Preschoolers learn meaning of Hanukkah

Temple Emanu-el held its Tot Shabbat on Dec. 14.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kiyarah Martin, 5, picks out one of the toys.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • December 13, 2019
Boys & Girls Clubs celebrate the holidays

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota held its north Sarasota clubs holiday party on Dec. 12.

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Several residents gathered in Phillippi Estate Park to protest the county's redistricting map.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • December 13, 2019
Residents protest Sarasota County commission redistricting

A lawsuit was filed in federal court stating county commissioners discriminated against black voters when they approved the redistricting map.

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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • December 13, 2019
Moran chosen as Sarasota Board of County Commissioners chair

Michael Moran, who holds the District 1 seat, was selected as the chair for 2020.

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    By
  • Guest Author
  • December 12, 2019
Starfish Initiative celebrates reading at book fair

Temple Emanu-el hosted a book fait at Barnes and Noble on Dec. 8 for kindergarten classes at Wilkinson Elementary School.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Guest Author
  • December 12, 2019
Temple Sinai installs Samantha Kahn as rabbi

Rabbi Samantha Kahn started with Temple Sinai in July.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Melissa Leduc
  • December 12, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: December 12

Jeannie Sparks captured this night of remembrance at the Sarasota Lantern Festival.

  • Sarasota
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Haylee Hunderup and Yaritzel Ortega-Gomez carry Alannah Beausoleil to the morgue.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • December 12, 2019
Sarasota Military Academy students survive pandemic simulation

Students work their way through a simulated pandemic to learn teamwork, communication, decision making skills.

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