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Lakewood Ranch junior LaDazhia Williams finished with 16 points and four rebounds.
  • By Jen Blanco
  • December 15, 2015
Lady Mustangs remain unbeaten in district play
Bob Carter thanks guests for his surprise retirement party Monday evening at Friendship Centers.
  • By Amanda Morales
  • December 15, 2015
Friendship Centers gives final surprise for Bob Carter
Riverview senior midfielder Felipe Rojas attempts to maneuver the ball around Sarasota's line of defense.
  • By Jen Blanco
  • December 15, 2015
Rams and Sailors draw even
Democractic Club of Sarasota President Mary Clupper with guest speaker Neil Phillips.
  • By Amanda Morales
  • December 15, 2015
Democratic Club prepares for the holidays
Jeanne and John Larranaga, or Mrs. Claus and Santa, pose with Hannah and Haven Wood.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano
  • December 14, 2015
Heritage Harbour families celebrate Christmas early
  • By Cliff Roles
  • December 14, 2015
Friends of the Sarasota Ballet Holiday Luncheon
  • By Cliff Roles
  • December 13, 2015
10th Annual JFCS Gala: 'Reflections'
  • By Kristen Herhold
  • December 13, 2015
Tennis Center aces Observer Challenge
Santa Claus reels in a catch on the back of entry 4.
  • By Amanda Morales
  • December 13, 2015
Boats light up Sarasota Bay for parade of lights
This entry was from Seaward Crossfit.
  • By Amanda Morales
  • December 13, 2015
CYD awards Gingerbread Festival winners
Participants on the first lap of the 8.8-mile route.
  • By Amanda Morales
  • December 13, 2015
Longboards roll through Siesta Key Village
  • By Cliff Roles
  • December 12, 2015
Christmas in Candyland
Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer gets in position for the start of the one-mile fun run.
  • By Amanda Morales
  • December 12, 2015
Runners sprint to finish Sandy Claws Beach Run
Sam and David Howard with Dani Mallitt and Garret Pearson and their menorahs.
  • By Amanda Morales
  • December 12, 2015
Temple Emanu-El hosts Hanukkah Happening
Artist Christopher Eisenberg performed on the stage for attendees.
  • By Amanda Morales
  • December 12, 2015
Residents take a merry stroll through Southside Village
Lakewood Ranch kids Devin Raines, left, finishes up his cookie while Alexa Thornton, right, takes a bite. "It's good!" she said.
  • By Jessica Salmond
  • December 11, 2015
Lakewood Ranch Main Street fills with holiday cheer
  • By Cliff Roles
  • December 11, 2015
Men, Whiskey and Watches
Samantha Crawford, Bea Kelly, Sarah Johnson, Patty McGuire and Emma Diner with Sarasota Sings provided entertainment for the holiday luncheon.
  • By Jessica Salmond
  • December 11, 2015
Palm-Aire Women's Club hosts holiday luncheon
Bunny Skirboll and Ann Hartka
  • By Amanda Morales
  • December 11, 2015
Compeer treasures friendships with jam session
Amelia Villa Mosqueda and Chiara Diaz play Ralph the Reindeer and the Candy Cane Kid.
  • By Jessica Salmond
  • December 11, 2015
Willis Elementary hosts holiday hoedown
  • By Kristen Herhold
  • December 11, 2015
Chamber gets in the holiday spirit
  • By Kristen Herhold
  • December 10, 2015
Christ Church makes Santa’s nice list
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  • December 10, 2015
Game, set match: It’s time for the Observer Challenge
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  • December 10, 2015
Garden Club falls in Amore
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Lakewood Ranch junior LaDazhia Williams finished with 16 points and four rebounds.
  • December 15, 2015
Lady Mustangs remain unbeaten in district play
2
Bob Carter thanks guests for his surprise retirement party Monday evening at Friendship Centers.
  • December 15, 2015
Friendship Centers gives final surprise for Bob Carter
3
Riverview senior midfielder Felipe Rojas attempts to maneuver the ball around Sarasota's line of defense.
  • December 15, 2015
Rams and Sailors draw even
4
Democractic Club of Sarasota President Mary Clupper with guest speaker Neil Phillips.
  • December 15, 2015
Democratic Club prepares for the holidays
5
Jeanne and John Larranaga, or Mrs. Claus and Santa, pose with Hannah and Haven Wood.
  • December 14, 2015
Heritage Harbour families celebrate Christmas early

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