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Jen Blanco
December 11, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Holiday Party with a Purpose

East County children enjoyed an afternoon of holiday fun and games during the Holiday Party with a Purpose Dec. 10 at Greenbrook Adventure Park. The event, hosted by local Keller Williams Realty Realtor Holly Pascarella, served as a benefit for the local Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. During the party, children and their families enjoyed pictures with Santa Claus, games, arts and crafts, a bounce house and slides and food and Christmas cookies, among other activities.

East County
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
December 10, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Achieva Credit Union Reindeer Trot

Achieva Credit Union held its first Reindeer Trot Saturday, Dec. 10, at Payne Park. The 5K/10K community event benefited classroom grants administered by the Education Foundation of Sarasota County.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
December 9, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Holidays Around the Ranch

East County families celebrated the holiday season during Holidays Around the Ranch Dec. 9 on Lakewood Ranch Main Street. Children and their families decorated Christmas cookies, made arts and crafts and enjoyed games, musical entertainment and a visit with Santa, among other activities.

East County
Neighbors

Michael Eng
December 9, 2011

PHOTO OF THE DAY: Rainbow surprise

A rainbow emerged from the clouds over Ringling Boulevard. Might it be a sign for a sunshine-filled weekend?

Sarasota
Neighbors

Robin Hartill
December 9, 2011

Town receives $500k from Port Dolphin agreement

The town has received a $500,000 check as part of the Port Dolphin gas pipeline agreement.

Longboat Key
News

Pam Eubanks
December 9, 2011

Local business to give away three $1,700 washer and dryer sets

Home-Tech is giving away three new Whirlpool washer and dryer sets to three local families. Nominations are being accepted through Dec. 12.

East County
News

Jen Blanco
December 9, 2011

East Manatee Wrestling Club set to kickoff season

The East Manatee Wrestling Club will kick off its season from 5:45 to 7 p.m., Jan. 3 in the wrestling room at Lakewood Ranch High School, 5500 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.

East County
Sports

Rachel S. OHara
December 9, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Observer Challenge Cocktail Party

Those participating in the annual Observer Challenge this weekend attended a cocktail party, Thursday, Dec. 8 at the Sarasota Yacht Club.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
December 9, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Garden Club's Candy Cane Lane

The Longboat Key Garden Club members got together Thursday, Dec. 8 at All Angels by the Sea to celebrate the holidays with a buffet dinner and a 50/50 raffle.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Pam Eubanks
December 9, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Willis 'Christmas Around the World'

Third-grade students at Willis Elementary shared the sounds and history of holiday season with fellow students and family members during their "Christmas Around the World" show Dec. 8-9.

East County
News

Observer Staff
December 9, 2011

TOP COPS: Horses gone wild!

Enjoy the top Cops Corner cases featured in all Observers.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

Pam Eubanks
December 9, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: 'Back to the 80s' Musical

Theater students at Lakewood Ranch High School brought back the music and style of a decade past during performances of 'Back to the 80's - The Totally Awesome Musical" Thursday night. Shows continue through Dec. 10.