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  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • December 7, 2019
Sheriff's Office welcomes community to open house

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office held its second annual open house on Dec. 7.

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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • December 7, 2019
St. Armands Circle gets merry and bright with Holiday Night of Lights

The Circle celebrates with evening of fun

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch's Kyler Hollingshead sleds down a ramp covered in real snow.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • December 6, 2019
Sleigh bells ring at Lakewood Ranch YMCA

Lakewood Ranch YMCA hosts annual Sledding with Santa event.

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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • December 6, 2019
Florida Center for Early Childhood celebrates 40 years

The Once Upon A Time gala was held Dec. 6 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal in "When Harry Met Sally…" Photo source: Showtime.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 6, 2019
'Nog Blog: I'll have what she's having

Binge Blog gets festive for the holidays — in a sense — with "Iron Man 3" and "When Harry Met Sally…"

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  • Eric Garwood
  • December 6, 2019
Pettingell delivers on pie deal

Longboat Key Realtor keeps annual tradition going.

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  • Neighbors
Nate's Honor Animal Rescue Board President Al Wolfson and Executive Director Dari Oglesby join other officials and board members in a ceremonial groundbreaking ceremony Dec. 6. Construction is expected to last about one year.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 6, 2019
Nate's Honor Animal Rescue breaks ground on expansion in Lakewood Ranch area

Nate's Honor Animal Rescue breaks ground on expansion in Lakewood Ranch area

  • East County
  • News
Santa Claus plugs in the Christmas tree.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • December 6, 2019
Five Points Park lights up for the holidays

Sarasota opens holiday season with a tree lighting in Five Points Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium staff with Longboat Key Turtle Watch members.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • December 6, 2019
Longboat Key Turtle Watch donates to Mote

The Turtle Watch has donated over $80,000 to the aquarium over the years.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • December 5, 2019
Braden River Middle School hosts its Snowcoming Dance in Bradenton

Snow much fun at Braden River Middle School dance

  • East County
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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • December 5, 2019
Longboat Key tennis community competes in USTA tournament

The Cat II tournament features high-caliber players from around the country.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • December 5, 2019
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast promotes partnerships at luncheon

The Igniting Potential luncheon was held Dec. 5 at Michael's on the Bay.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • December 5, 2019
Hope Seeds plants good future at Christ Church

The organization packs seeds to send all over the world.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • December 5, 2019
Preschoolers visit UTC winter wonderland

Community Day School preschoolers took a field trip to Mall at University Town Center on Dec. 5.

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The city has posted leaflets about the Saturday parking restrictions along Main Street.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 5, 2019
Parking restrictions, street closures set for Sarasota parade

Main Street, side streets begin to be affected on Saturday afternoon.

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