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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • December 23, 2016
Top Story — February: Taylor Swift cuts check for Sarasota fundraiser

Catch up on the hottest news items of the of the year with the Observer’s Digital Year in Review.

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  • Observer Staff
  • December 23, 2016
Top Story — February: Village brawl makes a splash

Catch up on the hottest news items of the of the year with the Observer’s Digital Year in Review.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 22, 2016
Plymouth Harbor unveils new auditorium

Pilgrim Hall hadn't been renovated for more than 30 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The state plans to issue a permit for a project to take sand from Big Pass and install protective groins on Lido Key.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 22, 2016
State intends to issue Big Pass dredge permit

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection plans to issue a permit for the proposed Army Corps of Engineers project to dredge Big Pass to renourish Lido Key.

  • Sarasota
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Fredd Atkins has served on the City Commission from 1985-1995 and 2003-2011.
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  • David Conway
  • December 22, 2016
Atkins seeks return to City Commission

Former Mayor Fredd "Glossie" Atkins has filed to enter next year’s City Commission election, becoming the fifth candidate in the race for two at-large seats.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 22, 2016
City should embrace public development review process

Our city streets are becoming alleyways where walkers are intimidated by height and mass crowding.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • December 22, 2016
At the time of Christ's birth

under Herod, the Jews managed to live with what biblical historian James Edward Talmadge called 'some semblance of national autonomy.'

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • December 22, 2016
Top Story — January: Thunder by the Bay concerns linger for businesses, officials

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  • December 22, 2016
Top Story — January: Sarasota County commissioners approve Whole Foods project

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  • December 22, 2016
Top Story — January: El Nino steals sand from eroded shoreline

Catch up on the hottest news items of the of the year with the Observer’s Digital Year in Review.

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  • December 22, 2016
Longboat Key weather page photo: Dec. 22

Kathy Schwartz captured this sunset shot one evening on Lido Key.

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  • December 22, 2016
East County weather page photo: Dec. 22

While out bike riding on the weekend, Jeannie Sparks captured this image of a croton in Lakewood Ranch near Greenbrook Boulevard.

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  • December 22, 2016
Sarasota weather page photo: Dec. 22

Norma Pennington captured this photo of a frog in the morning dew in her Venice neighborhood.

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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • December 22, 2016
Sarasota lights up the night with holiday cheer

We’ve tracked down the merriest and brightest light displays to get you in the holiday spirit.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Alex Turner powers up a right-footed shot.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 22, 2016
Cardinal Mooney soccer player reflects on scoring 100 goals

He is the first player in school history to hit triple digits.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Katie Stults, Reese Nippert, Ciara Perez, Collier Moser, Carley Ramsden, Rylee Roads and Kelly Collins.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 22, 2016
Girls on the Run teaches lessons that everyone should learn

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 22, 2016
That's the ticket ...

The top match-ups this week in Sarasota sports.

  • Sarasota
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Cellexia Foster shoots over a defender.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 22, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 12.22.16

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 12.22.16

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Lakewood Ranch girls basketball team (16-1) defeated Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate High School 66-50 on Wednesday night.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 21, 2016
Lakewood Ranch girls basketball takes down Brooks DeBartolo

The Mustangs are now 16-1 on the season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Golf scores, plus big time offers on the table for a Braden River running back.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 21, 2016
East County Wednesday Roundup: 12.21.16

Golf scores, plus big time offers on the table for a Braden River running back.

  • East County
  • Sports
Mote' s Standing Investigations team conducted a necropsy on the dolphin on Tuesday, Dec. 20. Photo courtesy of Mote.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 21, 2016
Mote recovers dead dolphin off Longboat Key

The dolphin suffered from signs of lung issues and a moderate parasite load.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Justin Halas said he can' t fathom he is teaching a "High on Jesus" class.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 21, 2016
Former addict now leads church group in Lakewood Ranch

Harvest United Methodist Church supports man's redemption in leading recovery ministry.

  • East County
  • News
Eyob Fulmer, 3, eagerly eats a bowl of chicken Alfredo, fed to him by his mom, Ashlie Fulmer.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 21, 2016
Adoption story adds cheer to holiday season

Adoption story proves lesson in God's timing.

  • East County
  • News
USA Group's Lance Craft and Ben Edmond say the company wants community support before it will move forward with installing small cell to improve cellular service in Lakewood Ranch. USA Groups is targeted communities that value aesthetics.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 21, 2016
Lakewood Ranch target of new cellular technology

A cell tower developer says it can help improve service in Lakewood Ranch, while maintaining community aesthetics.

  • East County
  • News
The outlook for The Shore at Longboat Key will offer diners a view of Sarasota Bay. Terry O'Connor
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • December 21, 2016
The Shore on Longboat Key snags MoZaic chef

The Shore is one of four restaurant projects planned or underway on the Key. Here are a few details on the new dining landscape.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The renovation for the north Longboat Key Fire Rescue Station at 5492 Gulf of Mexico Drive less extensive, according to Fire Chief Paul Dezzi. Lt. Bryan Clark works on a truck while airing out the apparatus bays, Terry O'Connor
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • December 21, 2016
Station renovation plans show two-for-one price

After being told to bring down costs, Longboat Key Fire Rescue will ask the Town Commission for renovations to both fire stations on the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Marvin Quin, Lew Lawrence and Rob Harlan aboard Quin’s 37-foot sailboat at Bird Key Yacht Club.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • December 21, 2016
Skippers disagree with push for bridge changes

The Longboat Key Revitalization Task Force is circulating a petition to prohibit certain bridge openings.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 21, 2016
Longboaters reminisce on holiday memories and mishaps

From cats knocking over the Christmas tree to lighting Hanukkah candles with grandchildren, the holidays are a time for memories, good or bad.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
File photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 21, 2016
Your Calendar: Christmas Services

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 21, 2016
Longboat Key shines bright with holiday lights

We spent hours looking for the best holiday lights, and thankfully, 11 spots got us in the holiday spirit.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mayor Terry Gans rings the bell for the Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign on Dec. 16.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 21, 2016
Mayor Gans makes nice list

The newly appointed mayor helped the Kiwanis Club with bell ringing for the Salvation Army.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Photo courtesy of Mote Marine Laboratory
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 21, 2016
Turtle Watch makes big donation

The organization donated $8,405 to Mote Marine Laboratory.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Conner Dutting-Morrell.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 21, 2016
Braden River racer zooms past adult competition

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
Chance Sharbono.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 21, 2016
Braden River wrestler has one last chance to win state title

He finished third in the 138-pound class last season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Nate Patrick, Out-of-Door Academy. File photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 21, 2016
East County High 5 Moments: 12.21.16

East County High 5 Moments: 12.21.16

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 21, 2016
That's the ticket ...

The top matchups this week in East County sports.

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