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As part of her plans for growth, Rominiecki said Selby Gardens could offer a museum-like experience to draw repeat customers.
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  • David Conway
  • December 14, 2014
Selby Gardens hires new CEO

Jennifer Rominiecki will bring 15 years of experience with the New York Botanical Garden to Sarasota, as she steps in as the new CEO of the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

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Nancy Barrie and Marvin Kadesh
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • December 14, 2014
Puttin' On the Ritz for the Betterment of Our Community - JFCS Gala

Puttin' On the Ritz for the Betterment of Our Community - JFCS Gala

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An entry from Fruitville Elementary School in the CYD Gingerbread Festival.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • December 13, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: CYD Gingerbread Festival

More than 100 gingerbread houses are on display for the CYD 6th annual Gingerbread Festival this weekend at Westfield Sarasota Square Mall.

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A boat decorated as a Christmas tree makes its way down the bay for the Holiday Boat Parade of Lights.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • December 13, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Holiday Boat Parade

Boats of all shapes and sizes lit up the waterways for the Sarasota Holiday Boat Parade of Lights on Sarasota Bay Saturday night.

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Jake Roman, 8, is all smiles during "The 12 Days of Christmas."
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 13, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Bashaw Chorus

Students in the Bashaw Elementary School Chorus showcased the holiday spirit with a special Christmas music show for parents Dec. 11. The children joined students from Miller Elementary Dec. 14, to sing in the Manatee Village Historical Park during its special Christmas open house event.

  • East County
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Knickole Barger and her daughter Katherine Curtis
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  • December 13, 2014
Christmas in Candy Land 'Winter Wonderland'

Christmas in Candy Land 'Winter Wonderland'

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Erica Lawson and her bachelorette party reindeers prepare for the Sandy Claws Beach Run.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • December 12, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 38th annual Sandy Claws Beach Run

Runners hit the sand this morning on Siesta Beach for holiday-themed 5K the 38th annual Sandy Claws Beach Run.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The forecast called for snow at Gecko's Grill and Pub for the Southside Village Holiday Stroll.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • December 12, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Southside Village Holiday Stroll

The night was perfect for residents to take a stroll Friday for the Southside Village Holiday Stroll along Hillview Street and Osprey Avenue.

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Gavin, Cynthia, Kyla and Billy Swales enjoy time together.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 12, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Supper with Santa

Braden River Elementary School's Parent Teacher Organization welcomed more than 600 people to the school's annual Supper with Santa event Dec. 11.

  • East County
  • News
Alayna Montgomery and Caleb Jordan, as Mary and Joseph, hold the newborn baby Jesus, played by 2-month-old Daniel Lawson.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 12, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Living Nativity

Performance of the Living Nativity, at the Tabernacle Church in Sarasota, run at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. through Dec. 14.

  • East County
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  • Nick Friedman
  • December 12, 2014
Weekend's best bets: Friday, Dec. 12

Weekend's best bets: Friday, Dec. 12

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BUSTED: This week in police reports: Thursday, March 12
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  • Nick Friedman
  • December 12, 2014
Busted: This week in police reports: Friday, Dec. 12

Busted: This week in police reports: Friday, Dec. 12

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Santa listens to Carter Ebling's Christmas list.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • December 11, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Holidays Around the Ranch

Christmas music and cookies, Santa Claus and carolers took over the Holidays Around the Ranch celebration, Dec. 12, on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • News
Boats float by in the Sarasota Holiday Boat Parade of Lights.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • December 11, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Sarasota Holiday Boat Parade

Grab your beach chair this weekend for the parade where the floats actually float on by for the Sarasota Holiday Boat Parade of Lights.

  • Sarasota
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This week's FYI Friday features two stories about teen criminals, an update from SRQ Airport, alligator news and more!
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • December 11, 2014
FYI Friday - Your weekly news roundup

Catch up on the week's most important and most interesting news stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County with FYI Friday.

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