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Yaryna Klimchak
December 9, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota County Parks and Recreation hosts 36th Annual Sandy Claws Beach Run

Sarasota County Parks and Recreation hosted the 36th Annual Sandy Claws Beach Run 5K Saturday, Dec. 8 at Siesta Public Beach to promote a healthy lifestyle and to bring the community together. Despite the strong fog close to 500 people registered for the run. Runners wore festive hats and costumes for the approaching holidays. Proceeds from the run go to the Sarasota County Parks and Recreation programs. 'My favorite part is seeing little kids to 80 year olds all coming out and participating,' said Parks and Recreation Supervisor Diana Finnegan. 'It promotes a healthy lifestyle and we love promoting people being part of a great beach.'

Siesta Key
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Yaryna Klimchak
December 7, 2012

WEEKEND BEST BET: Sandy Claws 5k

Sarasota County Parks and recreation will host the 36th annual Sandy Claws 5k run on Siesta Public Beach Saturday, Dec. 7.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Yaryna Klimchak
December 7, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce Annual Luncheon

The Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce held their annul lunch at Flemings Prime Steakhouse and Winebar on Friday, Dec. 7 for chamber members to get together. Approximately 75 people attended the steak lunch where they chatted and enjoyed each other's company. 'It's a good opportunity for members to come out and get together with everyone,' said Kevin Cooper.

Siesta Key
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Observer Staff
December 6, 2012

Captain's seat

United and Continental airlines are seeking retired employees to attend then monthly retiree luncheons, held at 11:30 a.m. the second Thursday of each month throughout Sarasota and Bradenton.

Siesta Key
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Observer Staff
December 6, 2012

Collecting clothing for Sandy victims

The Knights of Columbus will be collecting clothing and blankets for victims of Hurricane Sandy after the 8 and 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. services Sunday, Dec. 8, at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church.

Siesta Key
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Observer Staff
December 6, 2012

Cut-a-thon

Yellow Strawberry Hair and Makeup Salon is looking for sponsors for a Cut-a-thon Sunday, Jan. 6, to benefit the Humane Society of Sarasota County.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
December 6, 2012

BEYOND THE FIELD

Sarasota High first baseman Dylan White and outfielder Jason Sierra will take the field together for the final time this spring.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
December 6, 2012

Perseverance pays for SMA soccer player

When Daniel Oakley's mother was seven months pregnant with him, she almost died in a car accident. Now the 15-year-old Sarasota Military Academy sophomore is helping lead the Eagles to their best season in program history.

Sarasota
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Nick Friedman
December 6, 2012

Athlete of the Week: Michael Staikos

Cardinal Mooney sophomore Michael Staikos has been playing goalkeeper since he was 9 years old.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Adam Hughes
December 6, 2012

Whispering Sands condominium sells for $764,000

A condominium in Whispering Sands tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Richard Piccolo, of New York, sold his Unit 406 condominium at 20 Whispering Sands Drive to Thyrza Jacocks, trustee, of Sarasota, for $764,000.

Sarasota
Real Estate

Observer Staff
December 6, 2012

Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Tara Vandermolen submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Key.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
December 5, 2012

Sports Scores: Soccer

SMA girls soccer posts shutout; Cardinal Mooney beats Bishop Verot; ODA blanks Bradenton Christian and Southeast; ODA tops Canterbury School

Sarasota
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
December 4, 2012

Sports Scores: Basketball

Cougars tame Falcons; SMA tops Venice Christian; Riverview breezes past North Port; Lady Cougars hold Lady Falcons to two buckets

Sarasota
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Observer Staff
December 4, 2012

November Cool Today Monthly Weather Photo Contest Winner

Jocelyne Cloutier submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Key.

Longboat Key
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Yaryna Klimchak
December 3, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Chapel Advent Dinner and Decoration of the Christmas Tree

Siesta Chapel held an advent dinner Sunday, Dec. 2 to celebrate the holiday season and spend time with friends. After dinner children decorated the parish Christmas tree while Music Director Cynthia Roberts played Christmas songs on the organ. 'It's lovely seeing one generation pick up traditions that are so ancient,' said Pastor Kathi Wigggins. 'Its so different from our moment in history.' Once the children decorated the tree, the lights were turned off and Christmas tree shined bright. Parish members felt a strong Christmas presence as they sang Silent Night in unity.

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