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Michele Knuese and Lisa Janssen walk through the scene.
Photo by Ian SwabyConnie Schedit and Joe Janusz get into the festive spirit with dancing.
Photo by Ian SwabyTaylor Glenn of Coconut Cartel pours a glass of rum.
Photo by Ian SwabyChristmas decor abounded in Selby Five Points Park
Photo by Ian SwabyPilar Komishane and Laura Anderson of Toastique
Photo by Ian SwabyJim Wormley, Monica Baldwin and Jacalyn Ochoa
Photo by Ian SwabyJames Madden, Julia Mergen, Culver Casson and Steffen Robinson of The Christmas Carolers offer a performance.
Photo by Ian SwabyKirk Maust, founder of DanceEntourage, and Ana Munroe enjoy a dance.
Photo by Ian SwabySean Shannon and Robyn Holl of Art O Vation Hotel
Photo by Ian SwabySerenna Jones offers a performance.
Photo by Ian SwabyMichael Avery, Sherry Smith and Brandi Young dance together.
Photo by Ian SwabyKim Switlick and Tony and Hilda Dunovan
Photo by Ian SwabyJorge Banuelos, Emily Myers and Mark Myers
Photo by Ian SwabyJackie Blanche offers a performance.
Photo by Ian SwabyDebbie Hooks watches the performance.
Photo by Ian SwabyCarol Wiest and Ken Zajac
Photo by Ian SwabyDonna Mulig and Mike Yusko
Photo by Ian SwabyBill Kwon talks with Carley Holtsinger and Brooke Levine of Sarasota Wine Co.
Photo by Ian SwabyThe Christmas lights adorning the trees at Selby Five Points Park were not the only show of holiday spirit in the park Dec. 1.
During Fresh & Frosty, one of the monthly Fresh Fridays events held in downtown Sarasota, the block also came alive with attendees dancing, wearing festive attire, enjoying holiday treats and more.
“The goal tonight was to create a block party atmosphere to kick off the holiday season,” said Joseph Grano, president of Next-Mark.
The event featured performances by artists including The Christmas Carolers from Tampa Bay and Sarasota singers Serenna Jones and Jackie Blanche, as well as offerings from restaurants like Toastique and Sarasota Wine Co.
Also on offer was an inflatable snow globe, in which attendees could be photographed free of charge.
“It’s great — I love it,” said Sherry Smith, who said it was “for sure, without a doubt” a good introduction to Sarasota after moving to the area on Monday.
