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Eric Vega drops his letter into the mailbox
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • December 6, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Macy's Letters to Santa

Third grade students from Suncoast School for Innovative Studies dropped off their letters to Santa, Friday, Dec. 6. Macy's invited the children to read their letters as well as drop off all of the 1,386 letters collected by the class. The event was a part of Macy's Believe program that benefits the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
John Andruzzi, Alana Opie, Joseph Strickland and Tahlia Joanna star in "White Christmas."
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • December 6, 2013
THEATER REVIEW: 'White Christmas'

Christmas comes early at the Players with 'White Christmas,' which runs through Dec. 22.

  • Arts + Culture
Staff from the Mote Marine Laboratory Stranding Investigations Program secure the body of a juvenile male manatee before removing it from the waterway.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • December 6, 2013
VIDEO: Dead manatee discovered near Bird Key

Mote Marine Laboratory staff removed the body of a juvenile male manatee from Bird Key waterways before noon Friday, Dec. 6.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Santa waves to the crowd from his sleigh during last year's Downtown Sarasota Holiday Parade.
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 6, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Downtown Sarasota Holiday Parade

Sarasota's downtown holiday parade returns with lighted floats and Santa Claus.

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Work by Sarasota-based artist Susan Griggs (courtesy)
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • December 6, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Sarasota Craft Festival

Robarts Arena is full of more than 125 craftsmen (and women) Dec. 6 through Dec. 8 for the 4th annual Sarasota Craft Show.

  • Arts + Culture
Santa Claus will arrive in style tonight on St. Armands Circle. (File photo)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 6, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: 35th Annual Holiday Night of Lights

St. Armands Circle will light up tonight in celebration of the holiday season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jim Purdy, director of operations for Manatee County YMCA's four branches, welcomes the public to a free Sledding with Santa event at the Lakewood Ranch branch Saturday.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • December 6, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Sledding with Santa at the YMCA

The Lakewood Ranch YMCA is having a free Sledding with Santa event Saturday, Dec. 7.

  • East County
  • News
Thieves had also pulled 1,920 feet of copper wire out of the ground Sunday, Dec. 1.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • December 6, 2013
Thieves twice steal copper wire from Lakewood Ranch site

Thieves Wednesday stole spools of copper wire that was planned to be used to replace wire that had been stolen earlier in the week from the same Lakewood Ranch work site.

  • East County
  • News
Braden River senior Kelly Logan is triple teamed by Lakewood Ranch in the first quarter.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 6, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY:Braden River vs. Lakewood Ranch Girls Basketball

The Lakewood Ranch High girls basketball team defeated rival Braden River 71-34 Dec. 5.

  • East County
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Tom Barwin and Joan Beach
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • December 5, 2013
Visiting Artists Dinner Series: David Greilsammer

Visiting Artists Dinner Series: David Greilsammer

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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • December 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Source Theatre Kiki for a Cause

PHOTO GALLERY: Source Theatre Kiki for a Cause

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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • December 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Source Theatre's Kiki For a Cause

PHOTO GALLERY: Source Theatre's Kiki For a Cause

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    By
  • Jack Littman-Quinn
  • December 5, 2013
Peruvian cuisine with a Continental flair

Peruvian cuisine with a Continental flair

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baklava
  • By Mike Cavaliere
  • December 5, 2013
Common Nonsense: Thanks for giving; now give me more

Common Nonsense: Thanks for giving; now give me more

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Phil and Wendy Lamacchia
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • December 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: 2013 Selby Wine, Dine and Pine

Selby Gardens held its annual Wine, Dine and Pine, Thursday, Dec. 5. Guests enjoyed live music, speciality desserts and a silent auction. All proceeds benefitted Selby Gardens.

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