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  • By Katie Johns
  • December 12, 2017
Temple Beth Israel celebrates first night of Hanukkah
Lydia McKenzie and Stephanie Sundine
  • By Niki Kottmann
  • December 12, 2017
Sarasota Opera celebrates top supporters at annual dinner
  • By Katie Johns
  • December 12, 2017
Golfers tee up for Frosty Frolic
Lakewood Ranch's Alan Lopez Markov, 5, makes a menorah out of wood and bullet shell casings.
  • By Pam Eubanks
  • December 12, 2017
Lakewood Ranch hosts Chabad’s annual menorah lighting ceremony
  • By Katie Johns
  • December 12, 2017
Longboat Key Democrats learn about climate change
  • By Cliff Roles
  • December 12, 2017
'Shakespeare In Love' captivates guests at second Starry Night Dinner of the season
Linzie Hamilton masters her speaking part.
  • By Pam Eubanks
  • December 11, 2017
Freedom students ring in holiday spirit
Keri Porter rides the parade on golf cart with her Lee Elzey.
  • By Pam Eubanks
  • December 10, 2017
Santa rides into Heritage Harbour
Longboat Key Fire Rescue Chief Dezzi and Dee and Tom Harmer, incoming Longboat Key town manager.
  • By Katie Johns
  • December 10, 2017
Country Club Shores toasts to the season
  • By Katie Johns
  • December 10, 2017
Santa brings holiday cheer to Old Salty Dog
Jack and Carole Shabe with Mary Leflar
  • By Anna Brugmann
  • December 10, 2017
University Park Women's Club holds Diamond and Crystal Ball
  • By Katie Johns
  • December 9, 2017
Longboat Harbour rings in the holidays
  • By Katie Johns
  • December 9, 2017
St. Mary parish picnics through rain
Janet Huelster, Sarasota Opera Executive Director Richard Russell and Juanita Connell
  • By Niki Kottmann
  • December 9, 2017
Sarasota Opera Guild gets supporters in the holiday spirit with 'Phasions of the Opera'
East County's Eva Abraham, 9, enjoys the real snow at Holidays Around the Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater
  • December 9, 2017
Main Street wonderland in Lakewood Ranch
  • By Cliff Roles
  • December 9, 2017
Neuro Challenge hosts annual fashion show and luncheon
  • By Berkley Mason
  • December 8, 2017
Third-graders present Elvis Presley as 'Elfis' in holiday extravaganza
  • By Anna Brugmann
  • December 8, 2017
Southside Village hosts annual Holiday Stroll
Arist Lucy Sparrow speaks at the 2017 PINC conference.
  • By Anna Brugmann
  • December 8, 2017
Sarasota hosts annual PINC conference
Mental Health Community Centers Chairman of the Board David Fawkes welcomes guests to the annual High Hopes Breakfast on Dec. 7 at Michael's On East.
  • By Anna Brugmann
  • December 8, 2017
Mental Health Community Centers share hope with breakfast
  • By Anna Brugmann
  • December 8, 2017
Ringling rings in the holidays
Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation President Mason Ayres and Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation Board Chairman Jim Syprett
  • By Niki Kottmann
  • December 7, 2017
SMHF Corinthian Society inducts new members
  • By Katie Johns
  • December 7, 2017
L'Ambiance dresses up for the holidays
September: Scott Veix captured this photo after Hurricane Irma dropped the top of a Cook pine, giving an up-close look at something not normally seen in Braden Woods.
  • By Observer Staff
  • December 7, 2017
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  • December 12, 2017
Golfers tee up for Frosty Frolic
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Lakewood Ranch hosts Chabad’s annual menorah lighting ceremony
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