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  • Nick Friedman
  • December 31, 2013
The Good News: Erika Echegaray

Suncoast Polytechnical High School student Erika Echegaray has volunteered for Face Autism for two years.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 26, 2013
Happy Challah-Days!

Temple Emanu-El teenagers baked challah together, Sunday, Dec. 15.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 26, 2013
Submissions

Send in your favorite holiday moments to be included in our Jan. 9 issue.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 26, 2013
Do-Re-Mi

The Church of the Redeemer held its annual Messiah Singalong Sunday, Dec. 15.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 26, 2013
Out of this world

Erica Aultman and her third-grade Ashton Elementary class won first place in their category at Community Youth Development's fifth annual Gingerbread Festival Dec. 13 through Dec. 15.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 26, 2013
'All I want ... '

Sen. Nancy Detert sat on Santa's lap Dec. 19 during the Chairman's Circle Lights in Bloom preview at Selby.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 26, 2013
Community commitment

Laurel Oak Country Club received the Isignia Award for December.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 26, 2013
Pack mentality

The Boy Scout Pack 50 of Sarasota showcased its holiday cheer Dec. 16 when its members sang Christmas carols and handed out homemade ornaments to the residents of Bay Village.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 26, 2013
Holiday wish lists

Sarasota leaders and residents unwrap their wishes for 2014.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 26, 2013
Building champions

After spending 29 years at Sarasota High, National Wrestling Hall of Fame coach Ron Jones is now seeking to bring a winning culture to Sarasota Military Academy.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 26, 2013
High five moments of the week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 26, 2013
Sidelines

Lady Cougars notch shutout; SMA cruises to win against Booker High; Lady Sailors suffer their first district loss; Havener powers Rams to victory; Booker running back chosen for All-Star game

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 26, 2013
Just the stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 26, 2013
Dear Santa

Before Christmas break, the Sarasota Observer asked the students of three classes to write Santa and let him know what they hope to see under the tree Christmas morning.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 26, 2013
Weather: Longboat Key

Glenda Van Horne submitted this photo of a sunrise, taken from Siesta Key Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • December 25, 2013
Video Year in Review: April 2013, Hymn for Her turn up the heat with new album

After two years of touring and living out of their Airstream trailer, roots-rock duo Hymn for Her has found a home in Sarasota - but they're not getting too comfortable.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • December 24, 2013
The Good News: Sheri and Gerry Lublin

One of Gerry and Sheri's favorite things to do is to use Gulf Coast Gives to find projects to which they can donate on behalf of friends and acquaintances who have helped them in some way.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • December 24, 2013
Video Year in Review: March 2013, Student Spotlight: Pamela Kurpiewski

Pamela Kurpiewski walks through the halls of the Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences, waving hello to passing classmates.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • December 20, 2013
Girls Inc. donates turkey dinners to families

Girls Inc. of Sarasota County families took home a turkey for their Christmas dinner and new shoes Thursday, Dec. 19.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • December 19, 2013
SPARCC receives $4,000 donation from Coldwell Banker

Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate CARES has presented a $4,000 donation to Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center, SPARCC.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 19, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Cheerfest Competition

Braden River High School hosted its annual Cheerfest Competition Dec. 14. Six area high schools participated in this competition, which featured JV, small and large varsity and dance team categories.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 19, 2013
Family reunion

Sarasota Observer news editor and native Sarasotan Nolan Peterson was reunited with his brother Air Force Capt. Drew Peterson Dec. 1, at Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 19, 2013
Lights in Bloom

Selby Gardens' Lights in Bloom will officially open to the public Friday.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 19, 2013
Submissions

Send in your favorite holiday moments to be included in our Jan. 9 issue.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 19, 2013
Worship services

A list of Christmas religious services.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 19, 2013
High five moments of the week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • December 19, 2013
Classroom spotlight: Bay Haven

Melissa Owens' third-grade class visits Sarasota Judicial Center

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 19, 2013
Sidelines

Sailors tap new head football coach; ODA boys blank Imagine High School; Cougars rally for win against DeSoto

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 19, 2013
Just the stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 19, 2013
School spotlight

Eight-year-old students Clayton Rusnak and Nevaeh McCarthy describe what they've learned about the government.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • December 19, 2013
School Board

Art and Soul; Mission Possible; Christmas Classic

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 19, 2013
VIDEO: Q&A with Santa and Mrs. Claus

For the last 17 years, during December, Santa and Mrs. Claus have sat outside on Friday and Sunday evenings at the corner of Shade Avenue and Siesta Drive at the home of Richard and Nancy Underwood.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 19, 2013
Weather: Sarasota

Joe Sedik submitted this photo of the moon and Venus, as seen over Sarasota Bay.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • December 18, 2013
Fifth annual Gingerbread Festival announces winners

Erica Aultman and her third grade class from Ashton Elementary won first place in their category Saturday, Dec. 14.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • December 18, 2013
Leading Ladies

For the last six years, mayors have led Girls Inc.'s Dream Harbor Community. But, this year, the girls decided to undergo a political change.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 18, 2013
Fresh force

The Out-of-Door Academy freshman Amad Brayboy is averaging 21.7 points per game in his first season with the Thunder.

  • East County
  • Sports
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