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Parks and Recreation Director Jerry Fogle pledged to get substantive community feedback on the park district proposal.
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  • David Conway
  • December 15, 2016
City moves ahead with park district plans

City leaders may create a dedicated taxing district to fund parks and recreation. They just need to figure out how it would function.

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  • Anna Brugmann
  • December 15, 2016
The Ritz bakes up a colossal Christmas carousel

Kids, don't try this at home.

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Imani Jones dribbles around a defender. File photo.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 15, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 12.15.16

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 12.15.16

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  • December 15, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 12.15.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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  • David Conway
  • December 15, 2016
Letters to the Editor: Sarasota 12.15.16

Readers comment on Siesta Beach smoking regulations and the proposed dredge of Big Pass.

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  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 15, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out this week's top Sarasota area sporting events.

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  • Anna Brugmann
  • December 13, 2016
CONA hosts holly jolly potluck

Sarasota County Council of Neighborhood Associations gathered for their last meeting of the year.

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  • Anna Brugmann
  • December 13, 2016
SPARCC spreads holiday cheer at annual luncheon

Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center held its annual holiday luncheon at Michael’s On East.

  • Sarasota
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A Manatee County tanker truck crash closed both lanes of I-75 between S.R. 70 and University Parkway Tuesday.
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 13, 2016
UPDATE: Manatee crash closes both lanes of I-75

All lanes of I-75 between S.R. 70 and University Parkway have reopened following a tanker truck crash late Monday.

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  • Anna Brugmann
  • December 12, 2016
Girl Scouts take over Gingerbread Festival

The 8th annual Gingerbread Festival was hosted by the Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida for the first time.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • December 12, 2016
Temple Emanu-El puts on Hanukkah production

Temple Emanu-El seventh graders showed off their theatrical skills during Sunday’s Hanukkah performance.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • December 11, 2016
Holiday spirit sails through Sarasota Bay

The floating parade featured an extended route and viewing areas.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • December 11, 2016
FirstSarasota church continues Christmas tradition

This year marked the 43rd annual showing of the singing tree.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • December 11, 2016
Animal lovers flock to Five Points for Jingle Paws Jubilee

Dogs, cats and even pigs came out for the event.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • December 10, 2016
Southside students and parents stroll through winter wonderland

Organizers of the Southside Village Holiday Stroll pulled off a Christmas Miracle — snow in Florida.

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