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  • Jen Blanco
  • December 10, 2014
High Five Moments of the Week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 10, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
James West submitted this photo of his daughter, Katherine, jumping for joy at sunset on Siesta Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 10, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

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  • Sarasota
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The Lakewood Ranch Tennis Center is the new host of the Sarasota Open. File photo
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 9, 2014
On the move

After a six-year run on Longboat Key, the Sarasota Open will now be held in the Ranch.

  • East County
  • Sports
Drew Moon of Freedom Boat Club takes turn with lawn bowling at the Monday Mixer.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • December 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: SCC Monday Mixer

Members of The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce took on the game of lawn bowling for the Monday Mixer at the Sarasota Lawn Bowling Club.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A float made by the Sarasota Tabernacle Christian School made its way down Main Street for the Downtown Sarasota Holiday Parade.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • December 7, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Downtown Sarasota Holiday Parade

Main Street was the place to be on Saturday night to welcome the season with the Downtown Sarasota Holiday Parade.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Norah Browne sells 50/50 raffle tickets, which raised $3,500.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • December 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party

On Dec. 6, the fourth annual Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party raised money for the Longboat Key Kiwanis Club. The event, at the Islandside Driving Range, included food and drinks from nearly 30 area restaurants and a raffle with a grand prize of $20,000.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Michela Lombardi, 3, greets Santa
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • December 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Armands Holiday Night of Lights

On Dec. 5, the 36th annual Holiday Night of Lights on St. Armands kicked off the holiday season on the Circle.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce directors and officers gathered with local business owners for the annual holiday luncheon.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • December 4, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: SKCC Holiday Luncheon

The Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce held its annual holiday luncheon at Mattison's Forty-One, Friday afternoon.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Sarasota Chamber of Commerce presents Sarasota Garden Club President, Olivia Haynes with a plaque commemorating the lantern.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • December 4, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Garden Club Japanese lantern dedication

After months of restoration the Sarasota Garden Club dedicated the historic Japanese lantern Friday morning.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Roger Capote and Board Trustees Chair, Cathy Layton.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • December 4, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Selby Gardens Wine, Dine and Pine

Guests wined and dined at the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens for the 5th annual Wine, Dine & Pine Thursday evening.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The White Cottage at Historic Spanish Point is decorated for Holly Days and Mangrove Nights.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • December 4, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Holly Holiday Party

The smell of night-blooming jasmine filled the air for the Holly Holiday Party at Historic Spanish Point, Friday, Dec. 5.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
P.J. O’Rourke addresses guests and gives his satirical approach to current political issues.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • December 3, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Tiger Bay Club Lunchoen featuring P.J. O'Rourke

The Tiger Bay Club hosted author and political satirist P.J. O'Rourke for the monthly luncheon Thursday at Michael's on East.

  • Sarasota
  • News
William Brader, Heather Reece and Tom Gruss
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 3, 2014
They CAN do it!

When challenged with the task of building a can structure for food donations, the employees at LexJet, a part of S-One Holdings Corp., delivered.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Christopher Dibert
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 3, 2014
Knights of the Thanksgiving table

More than 650 meals were served during Our Lady of Victory, Knights of Columbus Council 3358's 29th annual Thanksgiving Feed the Hungry dinner.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 3, 2014
High Five Moments of the Week

The Observer counts down the top five sports moments of the week.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 3, 2014
Sidelines

Eleven-year-old wins designated championship; Lady Sailors basketball sinks rival Lady Rams; McMahon leads Cougars basketball to a win; and more local sports news.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 3, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
SPIRITUAL JOURNEY. Rick Doherty and Mary Puleo took their Observer along for a visit to the Fushimi Inari Taisha Shinto Shrine in southern Koyoto, Japan. This shrine has ancient origins predating 794.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 3, 2014
It's Read Everywhere

Headed on a great trip? Make sure to take your Observer along! Snap a photo of you holding your Observer on vacation, then submit it and you could win travel tickets, courtesy of Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 3, 2014
Business Briefs

LoriTech moves into new space on Beneva Road; White Aluminum receives honor from magazine; Soul Studios opens in former Flex building; PEMCO appoints field risk manager

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Nathan Frantz submitted this sunset photo, taken at Bee Ridge Park on Thanksgiving Eve.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 3, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

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  • Sarasota
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The crowd gathered to take photos of the lit up bromeliad tree at Selby Botanical Gardens Tuesday night.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • December 2, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Selby Gardens Bromeliad Lighting

On Tuesday night volunteers and members of Selby Botanical Gardens were invited to witness the annual lighting of the bromeliad tree.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lisa Hoffman is averaging 21.3 points per game in the last three games. File photos
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 2, 2014
Sharp shooter

The Out-of-Door Academy senior forward Lisa Hoffman scored a career-high 33 points Nov. 24.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jack Brill, president of the Sarasota Republican Club, and Phyllis Black, president of the Longboat Key Republican Club.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • December 1, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota and Longboat Key republican clubs joint holiday party

On Dec. 2, the Sarasota and Longboat Key republican clubs held a joint holiday party at Marina Jack.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Commissioner Carolyn Mason respresents District 1; Alan Maio, who was elected in November, represents District 4.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • December 1, 2014
County commissioners choose 2015 chair

The Sarasota County Commission unanimously chose Commissioners Carolyn Mason and Alan Maio for chair and vice chair, respectively, at the board retreat today.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • December 1, 2014
Local restaurants receive coveted Golden Spoon award

Florida Trend magazine has recognized six restaurants in Sarasota and three eateries on Longboat Key for their excellence in food and service with the coveted Golden Spoon award.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy Sarasota Audubon Society. The Sarasota Audubon Society is featuring artwork by children to showcase the educational nature programs offered.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • December 1, 2014
Sarasota participates in #GivingTuesday

Find out the meaning behind the hashtag #GivingTuesday and how you can help.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Shoppers can donate new, unwrapped toys to multiple locations for Toys for Tots around Sarasota.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 30, 2014
Toys for Tots dropoffs located throughout Sarasota

Shoppers can donate new, unwrapped toys to multiple locations for Toys for Tots around Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Light Up The Village parade ended with the arrival of Santa Claus in Siesta Village.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 29, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Light Up The Village

Residents and visitors lined Ocean Boulevard on Siesta Key Saturday evening for the Light Up The Village parade and open house.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Military Academy is making sure that veterans are not forgotten this holiday season. (File photo)
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 27, 2014
SMA collects money for wreaths for veterans' graves

Sarasota Military Academy will decorate 8,000 graves with wreaths at Sarasota National Cemetery.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Gabrielle DeLeo
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 25, 2014
Not just talkin' turkey

The Sarasota Observer talked with students from Bay Haven School of Basics Plus, Southside Elementary and First Presbyterian Preschool. They shared their Thanksgiving traditions, what they are thankful for and their favorite pie flavors.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Patricia Orzechowski submitted this sunset photo, taken in Nokomis.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 25, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

Visit YourObserver.com to submit your local weather photos. Each weekly winner will be entered into a monthly drawing for a $25 gift card. One grand prize winner will receive a $5,000 flooring makeover.*

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Heading into this season, Booker High junior guard Yamaris Guevarez needed 127 points to hit the 1,000-point mark for her career.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 25, 2014
Making her mark

Booker High junior guard Yamaris Guevarez scored the 1,000th point of her career in the third quarter versus North Port Nov. 24.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 25, 2014
High Five Moments of the Week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 25, 2014
Sidelines

Cougars pitcher signs with Crusaders; Cardinal Mooney to induct athletes; Lantz scores win for Sarasota Christian; Ward's double-double propels ODA to win; Thunder and Falcons draw even; Orioles to host Birdland Golf Classic; Sarasota Sculler will head to Alabama

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 25, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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