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Florida Studio Theatre's "Deck the Halls" celebrates holidays, Sarasota style.
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  • December 12, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Dec. 14-20

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

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Kayla Bieliaev slides down the ice slide at A Taste of Chanukah on Nov. 28, 2021.
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 5, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Dec. 7-13

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Former Florida Senate President Bill Galvano, Concession owner Bruce Cassidy, PGA Tour Champions President Miller Brady, Intersport founder Charles Besser and former PGA Tour star Peter Jacobsen announced the new World Champions Cup in April.
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  • Jay Heater
  • November 28, 2023
World Champions Cup to throw block party in Lakewood Ranch

The inaugural PGA Tour Champions event is going all out to thank The Concession and the region.

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The 27th Annual Sarasota Holiday Parade will be held Dec. 2.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 28, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Nov. 30 to Dec. 6

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

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Nearly 500 donated shoeboxes fill one of two vans at the Holiday Shoebox Drive at the Lakewood Ranch Elks on Dec. 4, 2021.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • November 27, 2023
Meals on Wheels Plus prepares for annual Shoebox Collection

Helping out Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee with shoeboxes has become a tradition for Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch members.

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