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WHAT'S HAPPENING: Christmas lighting challenge, Season of Sharing

WEEK OF DEC. 3 2015

  • By Observer Staff
  • | 6:00 a.m. December 3, 2015
1879 Morris Avenue- Frosty the snowman comes to life with his family at this lights display.
1879 Morris Avenue- Frosty the snowman comes to life with his family at this lights display.
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"“When you walk in here, I want everyone to know each other. It’s going to be like a Jewish ‘Cheers.’” Solomon Shenker, co-owner of Sol Meyer NY Delicatessen

 

Send us your recommendations for best holiday displays (including addresses) by Thursday, Dec. 10. The top displays will be featured in our Dec. 17 edition. Send your recommendations to Staff Writer Amanda Morales at amorales@yourobserver.com.
Send us your recommendations for best holiday displays (including addresses) by Thursday, Dec. 10. The top displays will be featured in our Dec. 17 edition. Send your recommendations to Staff Writer Amanda Morales at [email protected].

 

Donations can be madeat CFSarasota.org.Donors are encouraged to share their commitment to giving on social media using the hashtag #SeasonOfSharing.
Donations can be madeat CFSarasota.org.Donors are encouraged to share their commitment to giving on social media using the hashtag #SeasonOfSharing.
 
 
 
BY THE NUMBERS: 

57
number of awards or lists Sarasota County places or people have made in the last four years, such as "Best Beach" or "Nerdiest City"

25
number of complaints about short term rental violations on Siesta Key in the last 3 years

695 and 175
the number of condos and hotel rooms, respectively, that could be built on the former site of the Quay under the current site plan, approved in 2007

 

MEETINGS

Sarasota County Commission meeting — 9 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, Robert L. Anderson Administration Center, 4000 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice

Sarasota County Commission meeting — 9 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, Commission Chamber, 1660 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota

 

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