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Sponsor Donna D’Agostino and Chair Ida Zito with Bert Minot
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • December 4, 2011
Designing Women Boutique Fashion Week Gala 'Our Fair Ladies'

Designing Women Boutique Fashion Week Gala 'Our Fair Ladies'

  • Black Tie
Hunter Brown, 16, and Rachel Gross, 15, played the roles of Joseph and Mary while 8-year-old Jacob Seminick played the role of a shepherd boy.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 4, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: A Night in Bethlehem

East County families traveled back in time to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ during Living Lord Lutheran Church's A Night in Bethlehem Dec. 3. The event was an interactive Christmas experience designed to depict the city of Bethlehem 2,000 years ago.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Cameron Leff with auction prize Rudolph and Chris Voelker
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • December 3, 2011
Hot Dogs Cool Cats 'Laugh Your Paws Off'

Hot Dogs Cool Cats 'Laugh Your Paws Off'

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Nancy Sweeney, Diane Marcus and Carol Bauer
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • December 3, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Michael's annual Christmas Gala

The St. Michael the Archangel held their annual Christmas Gala, Saturday, Dec. 3 at TCP Prestancia Country Club in Palmer Ranch.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Office Manager Jeanette Frint and Manager D.M. Williams
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • December 3, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Casa Del Mar Christmas Party

Residents and visitors of Casa Del Mar had their cups of cheer and said hello to the friends they know and everyone they meet on Friday, Dec. 2. There was dinner and dancing by the pool and poinsettias were given out from the staff.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cheryl Clark, Karin Riccard, Ann Moran and Maureen Horn
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • December 3, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Toys For Tots Party

Friday, Dec. 2 was the seventh year the Annual Christkindl and Toys for Tots Party has taken place. Attendees brought toys to be donated to Toys for Tots, and enjoyed each other's company while they wined and dined. A Marine was present for the event, and Sepp Diepolder who played accordion and zither provided entertainment.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mason and Neenah Fuste made sure to get their picture taken with Mr. and Mrs. Claus, played by Jeanne and John Larranaga.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 3, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Stoneybrook Breakfast with Santa

Families in the Heritage Harbour community enjoyed a special Breakfast with Santa event today at the Stoneybrook Rec Center.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Michael Schaunnault and his son, Alexander, and wife, Samantha, couldn’t resist a photo with Santa, portrayed by Jeff Spencer.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 3, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: River Club Breakfast with Santa

Families in River Club got their first glimpse of Santa today during Caddyshak Sports Bar & Grille's Breakfast with Santa event.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Baby, a donation dog for Racing Dog Rescue Project
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • December 3, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Holiday Night of Lights

It was a Ho-Ho-Holiday Night of Lights at St. Armands Circle on Friday, Dec. 2. Santa has made his list, and now he can cross an appearance at St. Armands Circle off of it.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Monica Simpson worked for the town since October 2001.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 3, 2011
Simpson resigns from P&Z director position

Monica Simpson will receive three months' severance pay and will work for the town as an independent contractor.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Judge David Denkin and Courtney Denkin with Honorary Chair Eric Robinson
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • December 2, 2011
24th annual Festival of Trees, Lights and Holiday Gifts

24th annual Festival of Trees, Lights and Holiday Gifts

  • Black Tie
The Venturas performed jazz, blues and holiday favorites during their show at Music on Main.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • December 2, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Music on Main

Hundreds of music lovers packed Lakewood Ranch Main Street for the monthly Music on Main concert Dec. 2. Sarasota mainstays The Venturas performed in front of The Fish Hole miniature golf course.

  • Arts + Culture
Ryan Schmidt, general manager, and Pamela Siderski, volunteer at Mote, pose together in front of the Mote sign, Friday, Dec. 2 at Siesta Key Oyster Bar.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • December 2, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: SKOB and Mote raffle night

Siesta Key Oyster Bar sold raffle tickets throughout the month of November to raise money for whale, dolphin and sea turtle hospitals at Mote. Friday evening volunteers, employees, interns and friends of Mote came out to celebrate as well as draw the raffle winners.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Sondra Conk and Suzanne Stacy
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • December 2, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Chamber Holiday Luncheon

The Siesta Key Chamber held their holiday luncheon at Fleming's, Friday, Dec. 2.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The boats in the harbor looked brilliant all lit up, Friday, Dec. 2, at the Sarasota Yacht Club.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • December 2, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Lighting of the Fleet at SYC

Members of the Sarasota Yacht Club, along with their friends and family, came out to celebrate the holiday tradition of the "Lighting of the Fleet".

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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