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Mason Rivera, 7, meets The Grinch (Debbie Maxa).
  • By Ian Swaby
  • December 16, 2023
Southside Baptist Church becomes a Christmas town
Johanna Davis, Diego Villa and Natalia Van Genderen
  • By Petra Rivera
  • December 15, 2023
St. Mary's Christmas concert features musicians from around the world
President Brittany Lamont, board member Keith Pandeloglou and Communications Coordinator Kristie Calandro prepare for the last meeting of the year.
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • December 14, 2023
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance puts focus on philanthropy
Nicolette Marks and Rebecca Kuse
  • By Petra Rivera
  • December 14, 2023
The Market on Longboat Key is back for the season
Bonnie Chiseling, Paula Norwood, Barbara Eisenberg and Debbie Rand
  • By Petra Rivera
  • December 13, 2023
Women's Golf Association of Longboat Key holds festive tournament
Jean Weidner Goldstein, Margaret Wise and Ida Zito
  • By Observer Staff
  • December 12, 2023
Designing Women hosts evening packed with fashion, flowers and philanthropy
Brown Eyed Girl, captained by Cooper Tholmes, gives a wave to the audience.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • December 11, 2023
Sarasota decks the hulls for Holiday Boat Parade of Lights
Co-chairs Sherry and Tom Koski, Pauline Wamsler and Teri Hansen
  • By Observer Staff
  • December 11, 2023
Art Bash: Walking in an Industrial Wonderland
Team USA pops bottles of champagne to celebrate winning the first-ever World Champions Cup, held at The Concession Golf Club.
  • By Ryan Kohn
  • December 10, 2023
Team USA wins first World Champions Cup at The Concession
Reverend David Mashall with Carol and Bob Erker
  • By Petra Rivera
  • December 10, 2023
All Angels Church hosts first Christmas tea and concert
Jim Grimes, Forest Parker, Robert Martini, Sarah Schulz, Nicole Rissler, Greg Steinberg, Megan Timchula
  • By Ian Swaby
  • December 10, 2023
Siesta Key holiday tradition continues at Sandy Claws Beach Run
Rabbi Stephen Sniderman with Oliver and Isaac Lutkoff
  • By Petra Rivera
  • December 10, 2023
Temple Beth Israel celebrates Hanukkah with dinner party
Team USA Captain Jim Furyk poses with Gene Storm and Emily Storm at the World Champions Cup block party at Waterside Place. Emily Storm is on the golf team at Lakewood Ranch High.
  • By Jay Heater
  • December 9, 2023
World Champions Cup fans get close to the players at block party
Team Europe's Robert Karlsson gives a disappointed look after his shot onto the No. 8 green at The Concession Golf Club on day two of the World Champions Cup. Karlsson and teammate Miguel Angel Jimenez would birdie the hole during the day's Six Ball session.
  • By Ryan Kohn
  • December 8, 2023
Team International leads World Champions Cup by half point
Joan Castellani, President and CEO Jessica Hays and Director of Development Mary Ellen Mancini
  • By Janet Combs
  • December 8, 2023
SPARCC luncheon gathers toys just in time for the holidays
Lakewood Ranch Main Street is overtaken by bubbles on Dec. 7 for Chanukah on Main Street.
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • December 8, 2023
Hundreds celebrate Chanukah on Lakewood Ranch Main Street
Sarasota Chamber president and CEO Heather Kasten and Superintendent of Schools Terry Connor
  • By Ian Swaby
  • December 8, 2023
Sarasota Chamber connects school officials with business community
Team USA's David Toms and Brett Quigley look over the green on the No. 9 hole at The Concession Golf Club. The pair earned nine points for Team USA during the Scotch Sixsome session on day one of the World Champions Cup.
  • By Ryan Kohn
  • December 7, 2023
Europe takes narrow lead after first day of World Champions Cup
River Club's Lynn Hague and Bob and Pearl Taboh ring in the holiday season together at River Club's first Jingle Ball.
  • By Liz Ramos
  • December 6, 2023
River Club hosts its first Jingle Ball
Bill Johnson and Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast President Christine Johnson with Marie Baumann and Pam Bournival
  • By Observer Staff
  • December 5, 2023
Feast Upon the Fields connects patrons with the nature they protect
Tables of bowls lined the walkway around Ed Smith Stadium.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • December 4, 2023
Bowls of Hope combines crafts and cuisine to raise money
Gary Heard, Brian Hersh, Sarasota Orchestra President and CEO Joseph McKenna and Chandler Pennington
  • By Observer Staff
  • December 4, 2023
Patrons get a sneak peek of Sarasota orchestra’s Masterworks No. 2
Ella Bryant, Rhema Stahlmann, and Ariana Hagaman
  • By Petra Rivera
  • December 4, 2023
St. Armands Circle lights up for the holidays
Co-chairs August and Rochelle Curley and Jen Keller
  • By Observer Staff
  • December 3, 2023
Florida Center for Early Childhood hosts Luminous Tide winter gala
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1
Mason Rivera, 7, meets The Grinch (Debbie Maxa).
  • December 16, 2023
Southside Baptist Church becomes a Christmas town
2
Johanna Davis, Diego Villa and Natalia Van Genderen
  • December 15, 2023
St. Mary's Christmas concert features musicians from around the world
3
President Brittany Lamont, board member Keith Pandeloglou and Communications Coordinator Kristie Calandro prepare for the last meeting of the year.
  • December 14, 2023
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance puts focus on philanthropy
4
Nicolette Marks and Rebecca Kuse
  • December 14, 2023
The Market on Longboat Key is back for the season
5
Bonnie Chiseling, Paula Norwood, Barbara Eisenberg and Debbie Rand
  • December 13, 2023
Women's Golf Association of Longboat Key holds festive tournament

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