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Monsignor Gerard Finegan, the Rev. Edward Pick and Donna Pettinato with the new dedication.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • December 7, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Mary 40th Anniversary Picnic

St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church celebrated their 40th anniversary on Saturday, Dec. 7, with a picnic and special dedication to the man that made it the strong community it is today, the Rev. Edward Pick.

  • Longboat Key
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Sarasota Police reroute crowds after the Sarasota Holiday Parade to investigate a suspicious backpack found on Main Street.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • December 7, 2013
Police find suspicious bag near parade route

Sarasota Police closed Main Street at roughly 8:20 p.m. to investigate a backpack found near the start of the Sarasota Holiday Parade route.

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Antonia Forlenza, Jeanni Castro and Kristlyn Ferran sit on Santa’s lap after the run
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • December 7, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Reindeer Trot

Runners and their families spent the morning at the third annual Achieva Reindeer Trot, Saturday, Dec. 7. The run included a 5K, 10K and Dog Walk with a dog costume competition afterwards. Attendees were welcomed to enjoy hot chocolate with Santa Clause. The run benefitted local classrooms and was held at Payne Park.

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Marie Tannus, of Pampered Chef, shares about her products with Carolyn Talbot.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 7, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Willis Carnival

Willis Elementary School today hosted a winter carnival for its families and the public.

  • East County
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Jolie Banks gets her face painted
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • December 7, 2013
PHOTO GALERY: St. Andrew's Gulf Gate Festival

St. Andrew United Church of Christ held its third annual Gulf Gate Festival, Saturday, Dec. 7. Activities included walking the wire with a Wallenda, a bouncy castle and rock climbing wall. All proceeds from the event were donated to army, air force and navy-marine corps relief societies.

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lexandra Keusch, 5, has fun sledding.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 7, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: YMCA Sledding with Santa

East County families hit the slopes today at the Lakewood Ranch YMCA, during Sledding with Santa.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Samowitz, pictured in February, holds a photo of himself taken when he was a 27-year-old enlistee.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 7, 2013
Samowitz, oldest Iwo Jima survivor, dies at 99

Marty Samowitz was there when troops raised the U.S. Flag over Mount Suribachi during the Battle of Iwo Jima.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mrs. and Mr. Clause laugh at three-year-old Cole Tillson’s spunk.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • December 7, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Stoneybrook's Breakfast with Santa

Stoneybrook Community members invited Santa Clause and neighborhood children to munch on pancakes and play games Dec. 7 at the Breakfast with Santa event.

  • East County
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Runners tie Christmas-colored bells to their laces in honor of the event’s name.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • December 7, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Jingle and Jog 5K

The 16th Jingle and Jog 5K Race and one-mile walk, drew in hundreds of runners, walkers and wheel chair rollers Dec. 7 at Community Haven.

  • East County
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Ally Ridenour, 3, and Michelle Dieter prepare their Christmas lists.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • December 7, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Tara Elementary dines with Santa

Students and their families, and faculty filled the cafeteria of Tara Elementary Dec. 6 for Dinner with Santa.

  • East County
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Kelly Oakes, Pat McMillan, DJ Hamel, Terry Richter and Pat Emmett enjoyed dancing to current pop hits and knew the words to many.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • December 7, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Holiday Dinner Dance

Lakewood Ranch Community Activities held its annual Holiday Dinner Dance at Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club, Dec. 6. Guests danced to music mixed by West Florida DJ and enjoyed dinner and drinks.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Tavia and Bill Ames Arianna and Mark Parson, Tara Solomon and Jason Taghikhani
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • December 6, 2013
26th annual Festival of Trees, Lights and Holiday Gifts

26th annual Festival of Trees, Lights and Holiday Gifts

  • Black Tie
Chad Campbell, Curt Ramage and Tiffany Liashek
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • December 6, 2013
Men, Whiskey, & Watches

Men, Whiskey, & Watches

  • Black Tie
Ferd Thompson provided fresh and hot popcorn for guests.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • December 6, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Holiday Night of Lights on St. Armands

On Friday, Dec. 6, St. Armands Circle transformed into a perfect winter wonderland with bright lights, classic holiday decorations and innumerable red Santa hats for their 35th annual Holiday Night of Lights on St. Armands. The entertaining evening was filled with music, dancing and of course, Christmas cheer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The school will hold a press conference 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 9 to address the state’s decision.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • December 6, 2013
Imagine School principal cleared of wrongdoing

The State Attorney's Office has decided not to file charges against Selenia Quinones, the Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch principal accused of failing to report child abuse.

  • East County
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