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Adam Hughes
December 15, 2011

Two-home deal tops week's sales at $3.015M

A two-home sale in Revised Siesta top all transactions in this week's real estate. Kevin and Antoinette Cogan, of Louisville, Ky., sold two homes, at 4079 Shell Road and 4083 Shell Road, to Neil and Sandra DeFeo, of Westport, Conn., for $3.015 million.

Sarasota
Real Estate

Observer Staff
December 15, 2011

Cool Today Winner: Twilight Trio

John Sims submitted this sunset photo, taken at Island Park near downtown Sarasota.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
December 14, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Mary Lou Johnson Photography "Ignite the Spirit"

Mary Lou Johnson held a wine and cheese opening reception for her photography exhibition "Ignite the Spirit" Tuesday, Dec. 13.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
December 14, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Healthy Families Sarasota annual Holiday Party

Healthy Families Sarasota held their annual Holiday Party, Tuesday, Dec. 13, inside FirstBaptist Sarasota's Family Life Center.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
December 13, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Selby Gardens bromeliad tree lighting

Selby Gardens lit its 20-foot-tall bromeliad tree Dec. 8.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
December 12, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Laurel Park Holiday Party

The 9th annual Laurel Park Holiday Party was full of bright lights, lots of sweets and plenty of singing, Sunday, Dec. 11, at Laurel Park.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
December 11, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Sinai Jewish Food Festival

Temple Sinai held its annual Jewish Food Festival Sunday, Dec. 11, but the event featured much more than just food. Temple members and guests perused crafts and books for sale, kids jumped around inside a bounce house and everyone was treated to music and entertainment. The festival also featured a health fair.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
December 11, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Southside Stroll

Hundreds of families enjoyed themselves Friday, Dec. 9, as they participated in Southside Stroll. There were crafts to make, places to write letters to Santa, a Snow Slide and Santa Claus himself even made an appearance.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
December 11, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Pie Contest

Everence Federal Credit Union held their 1st annual pie contest, Friday, Dec. 9 in the parking lot of their store front. There were 21 pies entered into three different categories and over 40 different pies for people to taste following the judging.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
December 10, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Achieva Credit Union Reindeer Trot

Achieva Credit Union held its first Reindeer Trot Saturday, Dec. 10, at Payne Park. The 5K/10K community event benefited classroom grants administered by the Education Foundation of Sarasota County.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Michael Eng
December 9, 2011

PHOTO OF THE DAY: Rainbow surprise

A rainbow emerged from the clouds over Ringling Boulevard. Might it be a sign for a sunshine-filled weekend?

Sarasota
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
December 8, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Ritz-Carlton unveils 'Winter Water Land' gingerbread display

The Ritz-Carlton paid homage to manatees, dolphins, sea urchins and turtles in this year's gingerbread creation.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
December 8, 2011

PHOTO OF THE DAY: Flying high

An American flag flown over the United States Capitol and accepted by the City Commission earlier this week was raised today above the Five Points roundabout in honor of American military veterans.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
December 8, 2011

We've got spirit, yes we do

Saturday's Downtown Sarasota Holiday Parade attracted thousands of spectators and participants, all decked out in their holiday finest.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
December 8, 2011

Simply Spoiled hosts superstars

Local superstars turned up at Simply Spoiled Thursday, Dec. 1, for a special reception to kick-off the call for nominations for the third annual 2012 Women's Leadership Council Community Superstars.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
December 8, 2011

SEASON OF SHARING: Heidi Smith

Growing up in an Army family, Heidi Smith's constant moving might have helped her gain a broader picture of the world, but it didn't give her the opportunity to put roots down in one community.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
December 8, 2011

Teams begin training for half marathon

More than 4,000 people are expected to participate in the seventh annual First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon and Relay March 11, 2012.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
December 8, 2011

Musicians pull some strings to form new orchestra

The Glenridge String Orchestra's 20 members meet weekly to practice for their spring concert.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
December 8, 2011

Nathanson honored as first female member of clergy

Temple Beth Sholom recognized Hazzan Diane Nathanson, the first woman in the temple's 78-year history to serve as a member of the professional clergy, with a tribute dinner.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Adam Hughes
December 8, 2011

Bay Island Shores home sells for $800,000

A home in Bay Island Shores tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Night Hawk Properties LLC sold the home at 775 Freeling Drive to James and Anne Westman, Sarasota, for $800,000.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
December 8, 2011

JUST THE STATS

6-0 - The Lady Sailors basketball team's record as of Saturday, Dec. 3, after beating Bayshore High 61-30.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
December 8, 2011

Athlete of the Week: Camille Giardina

Camille Giardina, 14, might be only a freshman, but she already is a major asset to Cardinal Mooney's varsity girls basketball team this season.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
December 7, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Holiday Splendor at the Payne Mansion

The Payne Mansion Holiday Showhouse will be open from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily through Jan. 2, 2012, and during the evenings of Lights in Bloom, from 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 16 through Dec. 23 and Dec. 26 and Dec. 27, at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
December 7, 2011

PHOTO OF THE DAY: Classy Reunion

The Sarasota High School class of 1946 gathered together for their 65th class reunion Wednesday, Dec. 7 at Marina Jack.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
December 5, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Hudson Bayou Picnic

The Hudson Bayou neighborhood held a fun-filled holiday picnic with hula-hooping contests and three-legged races Dec. 4.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
December 5, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Fruitville Elementary students have fun learning at New College

Fruitville Elementary students in second through fifth grades along with their families had the chance to be 'junior archaeologists," Saturday, Dec. 3, at New College's Public Archaeology Lab.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
December 5, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Holiday Parade part 3

The Annual Holiday Parade took place on Saturday, Dec. 3 on Main Street. The theme this year was tropical holiday.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
December 5, 2011

HOLIDAY TIPS: Santa Appearances

Santa is coming to town, and he's making a handful of appearances all over Manatee County and Sarasota County.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Mallory Gnaegy
December 5, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Holiday Parade part two

The Annual Holiday Parade took place on Saturday, Dec. 3 on Main Street. The theme this year was tropical holiday.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Mallory Gnaegy
December 5, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Holiday Parade

The Annual Holiday Parade took place on Saturday, Dec. 3 on Main Street. The theme this year was tropical holiday.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
December 2, 2011

Photos of the Week

Enjoy a selection of our favorite photos from each Observer this week.

Siesta Key
News

Loren Mayo
December 2, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Rosemary Rising 7th annual Holiday Walk

The Rosemary District Neighborhood Association held its seventh annual Holiday Walk, which featured everything from a holiday dog costume contest to a meet-and-greet with the Sarasota SWAT team.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
December 2, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Gulf Coast Community Foundation Holiday Campaign Kick Off

Gulf Coast Community Foundation and Westfield Southgate held a kick off party for the 'Give with Purpose' campaign, Wednesday, Nov. 30, inside Saks Fifth Avenue at Westfield Southgate.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
December 1, 2011

Singing Christmas tree comes to life

FirstSarasota, the Downtown Baptist Church, is gearing up for the 38th annual Singing Christmas Tree performances that begin Friday, Dec. 2 and will run through Sunday, Dec. 11.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
December 1, 2011

Youth prepare for gingerbread house decorating contest

Gumdrops, peppermints and icing - that's what tasty houses are made of! The third annual Community Youth Development Gingerbread Festival promises to sweeten up the area next week, when more than 125 gingerbread houses will be on display from Dec. 9 to Dec. 11, in the Macy's wing of the Westfield Sarasota Square Mall.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
December 1, 2011

Osprey Library opens at Spanish Point

The Osprey Library at Historic Spanish Point will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, and 10 a.m. to noon Saturdays.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

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