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Larry Elgart was photographed for Longboat Observer's "Spirit of America: Slice of Americana" special section that was published in July.
  • By Observer Staff
  • December 29, 2010
Year in Pictures: July | Aug.
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  • December 29, 2010
Year in Pictures: Jan. | Feb.
Veteran Archie Sanders received recognition during the dedication ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park in San Marco Plaza. Published Nov. 18.
  • By Observer Staff
  • December 29, 2010
YEAR IN PICTURES: November | December
This home in the Carlyle at the Villages of Palm-Aire features a moving toy train.
  • By Observer Staff
  • December 22, 2010
East County homes brighten holidays
Colleen Dougherty and Judy Carman
  • By Maria Amodio
  • December 21, 2010
St. Armands Circle Association has a happy holiday
The Sarasota Orchestra performed to a large crowd in the courtyard of Mote Aquarium on Tuesday, Dec. 21.
  • By Rachel S. OHara
  • December 21, 2010
A little Mote music
During a total lunar eclipse, the full moon passes behind the Earth, which blocks the sun's rays from hitting the moon.
  • By Rachel S. OHara
  • December 21, 2010
Photo of the Day: Lunar Look
Braden River High sophomore forward and team captain Trevon Young scored 12 points in the Pirates district victory Dec. 17.
  • By Jen Blanco
  • December 20, 2010
Nothing But Net
Chairwoman Gerri Aaron, honoree Rose Chapman and Marie Monsky
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • December 19, 2010
'Celebrating Silver - A Musical Salute to JFCS and Rose Chapman'
Leo and Margie Tonner
  • By Dora Walters
  • December 19, 2010
Gulfshore residents gather for good time
Four-year-old Claire Schmalzer asked for a princess for Christmas.
  • By Jen Blanco
  • December 19, 2010
Santa visits Polo Grill
Whitney Kitchens (Mary) played Baby Jesus in the Living Nativity performance when she was a baby.
  • By Michael Eng
  • December 19, 2010
The Savior is Born
The escorts wait for the portrait
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • December 18, 2010
Debutante Ball
Savannah and Michelle Gallatin
  • By Maria Amodio
  • December 18, 2010
BKYC Holiday party brings cheer to children
Community Foundation board member, Patricia Courtois, and Jim Shirley, executive director of the Sarasota Arts Council.
  • By Maria Amodio
  • December 17, 2010
Community Foundation gives local organizations a BOOST
Alayna Tabor gave her heart and her love to Melton, the snowman.
  • By Pam Eubanks
  • December 17, 2010
'Melton' warms hearts of Witt families
The Grinch (Ann White) decorates the Christmas tree at the Sarasota Courthouse.
  • By Loren Mayo
  • December 16, 2010
Bay Haven rocks around the Christmas tree
Joni Weist, Phil Fronmholz, Gale Wyman and Melodee Dougherty
  • By Loren Mayo
  • December 16, 2010
Spinella serenades Republicans with seasonal songs
Steve Turner of Giving Tree Music shows Sofia Mingote, 10, how to control the volume of her classmates' drumming with her arms.
  • By Pam Eubanks
  • December 16, 2010
Tara kids enjoy drum circle
Lakewood Ranch residents Dick and Lorraine Vitale are blessed to be able to spread Christmas cheer to underprivileged children.
  • By Jen Blanco
  • December 16, 2010
Vitale family spreads Christmas cheer
Diana and Howard Armbrust
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • December 15, 2010
Starry Night Dinner Series highlighting 'La Bete'
LIBYA. This is not a mirage – The Longboat Observer even travels to deserts. Town and Carol Mink brought their Observer with them on an October trip to the Sahara Desert. The Minks are pictured in the Berber village of Kabao, Libya.
  • By Observer Staff
  • December 15, 2010
It's Read Everywhere
Barbara MacLean and Nancy Gross
  • By Dora Walters
  • December 15, 2010
All Angels women host holiday luncheon
Robert and Sandy Endres raise their glasses with their friends Sally and Terry Kall.
  • By Rachel S. OHara
  • December 15, 2010
Seaplace party full of holiday cheer
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Larry Elgart was photographed for Longboat Observer's "Spirit of America: Slice of Americana" special section that was published in July.
  • December 29, 2010
Year in Pictures: July | Aug.
2
...
  • December 29, 2010
Year in Pictures: Jan. | Feb.
3
Veteran Archie Sanders received recognition during the dedication ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park in San Marco Plaza. Published Nov. 18.
  • December 29, 2010
YEAR IN PICTURES: November | December
4
This home in the Carlyle at the Villages of Palm-Aire features a moving toy train.
  • December 22, 2010
East County homes brighten holidays
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Colleen Dougherty and Judy Carman
  • December 21, 2010
St. Armands Circle Association has a happy holiday

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