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Nathan Barnes was one of the stars of this year's musical.
  • By Michael Eng
  • December 10, 2010
Old West inspires BRE Christmas play
Steve Glawitsch and Linda Gillott
  • By Loren Mayo
  • December 9, 2010
Observer Challenge kicks off with cocktails
Erik Ross, Cameron Pearcen and Lucas Mingote manned the soup station.
  • By Pam Eubanks
  • December 9, 2010
Students fill empty bowls at Braden River Middle
Audrey O'Leary and Karen Guardino made sure to welcome Judy Kane, who just moved to the area from New Jersey.
  • By Pam Eubanks
  • December 9, 2010
Women's Club hosts holiday dinner
Carol Peschel and June Morse
  • By Dora Walters
  • December 9, 2010
Garden Club holiday party
"I try to find more unique things and add something unexpected or trendy to add my own spin." - Alicia King
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  • December 8, 2010
Guest Fashion Editor - Alicia King
Rosalie Iseli, Ruth Bader, Mary Richardson and Antonette Cunningham
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  • December 7, 2010
Poinsettia Luncheon
Ann Mumsford, Pat Lonsdale, Bella Adams, Rochelle McKinney, Helen Fournier and Jane Doty
  • By Maria Amodio
  • December 7, 2010
Golfers hold Frosty Frolic
Isabelle Wright, La Musica Executive Director Sally Faron and Jack Wright
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • December 6, 2010
Sonata a Due
Sally Brown and event chair Kirsten Suss
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • December 6, 2010
Ho Ho Holly Holiday Luncheon and Fashion Show
Westcoast School students Adar Pitts, Charles Martin III, Alyssa White, Amber Myers and Mikayla Fedd
  • By Loren Mayo
  • December 6, 2010
Bromeliad tree lights up the night
Marilyn Spencer, Betty Schoenbaum and Judy Cahn
  • By Loren Mayo
  • December 6, 2010
Jewish Federation devotes day to women
Austin Buckstein, 5, wanted to have his picture taken with Santa alone.
  • By Pam Eubanks
  • December 6, 2010
Santa visits Tara Elementary
Leslie Russell and Don Brown
  • By Dora Walters
  • December 6, 2010
Cedars throws Holiday party
Edie and David Chaifetz with Susan Danis
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • December 5, 2010
Salute to Susan Danis featuring the American Spiritual Ensemble
Katelyn Werner, honoree Mary Ann Robinson and Megan Werner
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • December 5, 2010
Designing Women Boutique Fashion Gala Dinner and Fashion Show honoring Mary Ann Robinson
Lili Katz decorates the Christmas tree.
  • By Loren Mayo
  • December 5, 2010
Residents light up Laurel Park for the holidays
Liliana Katz decorates the Laurel Park Christmas tree.
  • By Loren Mayo
  • December 5, 2010
Residents light up Laurel Park for the holidays
The Sarasota Scottish Country Dancers performed during the event.
  • By Jen Blanco
  • December 5, 2010
Scottish traditions abound on Main
Six-year-old Peter Sziaglyi had a blast playing the carnival-style games.
  • By Jen Blanco
  • December 5, 2010
Bashaw students enjoy holiday fun
Lori Anderson, Mary Fiorini, Annie Skokos, Michelle Skokos and Jacquie Pfeiffer
  • By Jen Blanco
  • December 5, 2010
Christ Presbyterian rings in holiday season
Angeli Lucernas brought her 9-month-old daughter Maia Juan to see Santa for the first time.
  • By Jen Blanco
  • December 5, 2010
Santa Claus stops in Stoneybrook
Debbi Benedict, Barbara Dumbaugh and Mary Lou Moulton
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • December 4, 2010
Mistletoe Magic
Noreen Delaney, Commissioner Joe Barbetta and Kay Delaney
  • By Loren Mayo
  • December 4, 2010
Five Points gets jolly with holly tree
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Nathan Barnes was one of the stars of this year's musical.
  • December 10, 2010
Old West inspires BRE Christmas play
2
Steve Glawitsch and Linda Gillott
  • December 9, 2010
Observer Challenge kicks off with cocktails
3
Erik Ross, Cameron Pearcen and Lucas Mingote manned the soup station.
  • December 9, 2010
Students fill empty bowls at Braden River Middle
4
Audrey O'Leary and Karen Guardino made sure to welcome Judy Kane, who just moved to the area from New Jersey.
  • December 9, 2010
Women's Club hosts holiday dinner
5
Carol Peschel and June Morse
  • December 9, 2010
Garden Club holiday party

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