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Pam Eubanks
December 17, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Living Nativity

Members of The Tabernacle church are bringing to life the story of Christmas with a reenactment of the birth of Jesus. The church's annual Living Nativity show is presented at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. through Dec. 18.

East County
News

Rachel S. OHara
December 16, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: DSA Holiday Party

The Downtown Sarasota Alliance got together for a holiday party, Thursday, Dec. 15, at the Irish Pub on Main.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
December 16, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY:Rock Around the Clock

East County residents enjoyed an evening of musical entertainment during Rock Around the Clock Dec. 16 at San Marco Plaza. Guests enjoyed listening to the sounds of The Platters, The Tucci Band and The Matthew Facciolla, sampling food from local restaurants and looking at classic car collections. Proceeds from the event benefit the Humane Society of Manatee County and the Dan Toller Fund for ALS.

East County
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
December 16, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Ultimate Holiday Party For Small Businesses

East County business professionals celebrated the holiday season during the Ultimate Holiday Party For Small Businesses Dec. 16 at the Polo Grill and Bar. Guests socialized over cocktails before enjoying a dinner and dessert buffet and an evening of dancing.

East County
Neighbors

By Loren Mayo, Nick Friedman
December 16, 2011

VIDEO: Sand sculpture explodes on Siesta Key Beach

Watch our video of The Travel Channel show's 'Sand Wars' sand sculpture on Siesta Key Beach explode.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Mallory Gnaegy
December 16, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Seaplace Holiday Party

To any other state, it would seem like Christmas in July, but Seaplace's holiday party was Dec. 14. The sunset cast an orange glow through the warm air. Christmas trees sat beside menorahs, red and green plates were filled with appetizers and people were cheery with holiday spirit.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
December 16, 2011

PHOTO OF THE DAY: Spirited statue

This statue seems to get a makeover every time a holiday approaches. Right now, he's dressed in Santa attire. Wonder what's inside that red sack?

Sarasota
Neighbors

Eddie Kirsch
December 16, 2011

Sheriff's Office presents multiple donations

Donations included a check for $6,700 from seized or recovered cash that went unclaimed, to All Faiths Food Bank.

Sarasota
News

Jen Blanco
December 16, 2011

SCORES: Lakewood tops Venice in soccer

The Lakewood Ranch High boys soccer team defeated Venice 3-1 Dec. 15.

East County
Sports

Kurt Schultheis
December 16, 2011

Second suspect arrested for Newtown shooting

Bobby U. Sharpe, 22, of Ellenton is the second suspect to be arrested for Newtown shootings last Sunday that injured three people.

Sarasota
News

Jen Blanco
December 16, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Gene Witt Elementary Christmas Musical

First-grade students at Gene Witt Elementary School showed off their talents during the school's musical production of The Incredible Reindeer Dec. 15-16. The musical told the story of how the Incredible Reindeer saved Christmas after foggy weather, Rudolph's cold and an asteroid nearly kept Santa Claus from taking flight. The Gene Witt 'Orff' estra entertained students and guests before the start of the show.

East County
Neighbors

By Katy Arrillaga
December 16, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Diamond and Crystal Charity Ball

Members of the University Park Women's Club enjoyed their seventh annual Diamond and Crystal Charity Ball Dec. 10. This year's event was themed "Fire and Ice." Proceeds from the event benefited The Food Bank of Manatee County.