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  • December 8, 2016
Sarasota Opera Guild hosts Poinsettia Luncheon
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Garden Club rings in the holidays
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Observer Challenge Tennis Tournament serves up cocktail party
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Déjà Blues event raises money for Women’s Resource Center
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Paula Abdul speaks at Michael’s On East
Harry and Mary Jo Steltmann host the Palm Aire Women' s Club Holly Jolly event on Dec. 4 at their home.
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Palm Aire Women's Club hosts a jolly fundraiser
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Sarasota Ballet jingles all the way into the holidays
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Country Club Shores residents toast to the holidays
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Super Cat II tournament brings tennis greats to Longboat
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  • December 4, 2016
Laurel Park gets in the holiday spirit
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Siesta Key hosts seafood and music festival
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  • December 4, 2016
Longboat Island Chapel celebrates the holidays
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Designing Women Boutique hosts enchanting gala
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  • December 4, 2016
VIDEO: Parade decks downtown Sarasota with holiday cheer
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  • December 3, 2016
Christmas in Candyland grants holiday wishes
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  • December 3, 2016
Evening in paradise; tropical night
Santa (Bradenton' s Tom Jensvold) tries to get 2-year-old Evan Billingham of Lakewood Ranch to give him a high five, as Evan' s dad, Dr. Chris Dillingham, looks on.
  • By Jay Heater
  • December 3, 2016
Jingle all the way in Lakewood Ranch fundraiser
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  • December 3, 2016
Bird Key blesses its fleet
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  • December 3, 2016
Lawn Party dishes out the best of Longboat
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  • December 3, 2016
Fashion raises funds for YMCA
Chairman and Chairwoman Bill and Tavia Ames
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  • December 3, 2016
The Florida Center transports Sarasotans to a winter wonderland
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  • December 2, 2016
Compeer thanks its donors for their support
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St. Armands shines bright at Holiday Night
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