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Phil Pagano stands near a tent at the Sarasota Farmers Market representing Second Chance Last Opportunity, which holds a toy drive each holiday season.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • December 21, 2017
Holidays bring memories and mishaps in Sarasota

Observer readers share the highlights — both merry and misfortunate — of their holidays past.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Residents are concerned about what budget cuts to the libraries would mean for the resources people take advantage of every day, like access to computers and the internet.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • December 21, 2017
Impending departmental cuts concerning community

Residents are worried about what budget cuts will mean for the county's libraries, but the County Commission will have to cut millions to ensure there's no budget deficits in the next year.

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  • Anna Brugmann
  • December 21, 2017
Sarasota homes light up for the holidays

It's the most wonderful time of the year. Celebrate with some of Sarasota's most wonderful light displays.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota rapper Jermo Jones, real name Jeremy Jones, wrote a song commemorating the 2017-2018 Riverview High Rams boys basketball team. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 21, 2017
The ultimate flex: Sarasota rapper reps former team in new song

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Cardinal Mooney senior Patrick Kenefick is the captain of the Manatee Admirals hockey club.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 21, 2017
Cardinal Mooney hockey player leads fleet of Admirals

The senior doesn't let lack of national attention affect his game.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Hayley Walding.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 21, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Hayley Walding

The SMA girls basketball senior talks filling big shoes and the performing arts.

  • Sarasota
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Jordan Clark.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 21, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 12.21.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 12.21.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
This home at 3535 Flamingo Ave. recently sold for $2.8 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • December 21, 2017
Bay Island Shores home sells for $2.8 million

Residential real estate transactions for Dec. 4-8.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Sarasota hosted lawn bowling's 2016 and 2017 U.S. Open, the latter of which drew complaints from participants and club members.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 21, 2017
Lawn bowlers accuse officials of neglect

Members of the Sarasota Lawn Bowling Club say their bayfront facility has deteriorated because of shoddy maintenance.

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The group chaired by Suzanne Atwell and Larry Eger group believes moving the March and May elections to coincide with the general election cycle in August and November of even years will increase voter turnout.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 21, 2017
New campaign hopes to move city elections

The Decide the Date campaign is collecting signatures in pursuit of a referendum on moving from the spring to the fall.

  • Sarasota
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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 21, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 12.21.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The county acquired 2.7 miles of former railroad right of way for the next phase of the extension.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • December 20, 2017
Land acquired for first portion of Legacy Trail extension

The purchase of 2.7 miles of former railroad right-of-way marks the completion of Phase I of the Legacy Trail extension.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • December 20, 2017
At the time of Christ’s birth

It's a story that crosses religions and faiths.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The sidewalk on the north side of Ringling Boulevard has been closed since September.
    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • December 19, 2017
FDOT begins debris removal from Ringling Boulevard sidewalk

Officials hope the project will be completed by Friday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota High School cheerleaders assist senior care facility residents find their seats at a special showing of the Singing Tree.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • December 19, 2017
Sarasota volunteers top Santa's nice list

When it comes to spreading goodwill, Sarasota’s nonprofits top the nice list.

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