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County offices will be closed Dec. 24-25, Dec. 31 and Jan. 1. because of the holidays.
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  • David Conway
  • December 21, 2018
City, county offices to close for holidays

Governmental facilities throughout Sarasota will be closed in observance of Christmas and New Year’s Day, causing adjustments to trash collection.

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Isabel Decluccia glues down her stuffed dog on the front of her sweater.
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  • Amelia Hanks
  • December 20, 2018
Sweater weather in Sarasota

Poet’s Walk Sarasota, A Spring Hills Memory Care Community let residents make their own sweaters for a contest on Dec. 20.

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Kompothecras said current owner Julie Brown would help with the transition to a new professional management team at the bar. Photo courtesy Google Street View.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 20, 2018
Gary Kompothecras to buy Crescent Club

The 1-800-ASK-GARY founder plans to maintain the Siesta Key bar, but he's also got grander plans for revitalizing the surrounding area.

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The Sarasota Polo Club's grounds were completely submerged Thursday afternoon from steady rains that hit the area.
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  • Jay Heater
  • December 20, 2018
Heavy rain in Sarasota, Bradenton causes damage

Heavy rain in Sarasota, Bradenton causes damage while tornado touches down in Myakka City.

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Kayla Pizarro, Cedric Washington, Jayden Washington, Mia Washington and Paris Phillips
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  • Amelia Hanks
  • December 20, 2018
Light up the holiday season at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

The Family Togetherness event was a little rainy, but families still came out to see the lights.

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Sarasota's Ronn Wyckoff is the only person in Florida Senior Games history to shoot a perfect 30/30 in the free throw competition twice.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 20, 2018
Sarasota man makes history in Florida Senior Games

He is the first person to go 30 for 30 in the free throw competition — twice

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  • Sports
Madison Smithers.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 20, 2018
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Madison Smithers

The freshman talks her favorite basketball memory and her best advice.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Selby Gardens officials were inspired to seek county funding after seeing other organizations make similar requests for large capital improvements.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 20, 2018
County faces questions on project priorities

County funding is a coveted resource for Sarasota organizations embarking upon major capital projects, but how do officials choose recipients of public money?

  • Sarasota
  • News
St. Armands businesses said speeding is an issue when motorists pass Columbia Restaurant on the way to Longboat Key.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 20, 2018
St. Armands prepares for speed tables

The temporary installation of traffic calming devices around the Circle has drawn concern from Longboat Key.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The home in Palmer’s at 1232 N. Casey Key Road recently sold for $6.1 million. Built in 2005, it has three bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 7,850 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • December 20, 2018
Casey Key home sells for $6.1 million

Residential real estate transactions for Dec. 3-7.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 20, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 12.20.18

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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  • Cops Corner
City Manager Tom Barwin said some feedback he's heard has raised concerns about storage. Residents in cities with e-scooters have said the devices, as seen on this San Diego sidewalk, clutter the public right of way.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 19, 2018
Will electric scooters come to Sarasota?

City officials have had preliminary conversations with Bird, an e-scooter company — a potential precursor to an ordinance allowing the transportation devices.

  • Sarasota
  • News
SIBLING SYNERGY/The Gruters focus on some kind of physical activity, such as dodgeball, instead of sitting around on Christmas Day. Then, they eat.
    By
  • Randi Donahue
  • December 19, 2018
From socks to sauerbraten, Sarasota residents cherish holiday traditions

Families share the recipes and rituals that make the season grand.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 19, 2018
Approaching storm prompts cancellation of Thursday after-school activities in Sarasota district

Forecasts of rough weather prompts Sarasota County Schools to take action. After-care not affected, district says.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 19, 2018
Gerry Daniel helped shape Judaism in Sarasota, Israel

The 102-year-old former Longboat Key resident died Dec. 14.

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