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Skylar Metnick and Alex Lane tell Santa what they want for Christmas.
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • December 3, 2010
Snow and Santa delight crowds at Holiday Stroll

There was something to delight children of all ages at the Southside Holiday Stroll on Friday, Dec. 3, in Southide Village. The event featured live entertainment, visits with Santa at Comerica Bank, and even a sledding hill outside of Gecko's Grill and Pub.

  • Sarasota
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Chump Change, owned by Harry and Betty Pawlowitz won for Best Overall in the Sarasota Yacht Club Lighting of the Fleet “Tropical Christmas” competition.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • December 3, 2010
SYC Lighting of the Fleet gets Tropical

The Sarasota Yacht Club held their annual Lighting of the Fleet on Friday, Dec. 3. The event brought our hundreds of members and their families for an evening full of fun, food and lots of Christmas lights. The theme for the competition was 'Tropical Christmas'.

  • Sarasota
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A view of the tree after being lit during the 2010 Holiday Night of Lights.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • December 3, 2010
Lighting of the Circle lights holiday cheer

The annual tree lighting ceremony that has taken place on St. Armands Circle for the last 11 years took place this past Friday, Dec. 3 at 6 PM. St. Armands Holiday Night of Lights was a big success drawing hundreds of people to the circle to enjoy an evening of holiday fun.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
New landscaping highlights the entrance to the park at the corner of Pineapple Avenue and Central Avenue.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • December 3, 2010
Five Points Park improvements unveiled

The downtown park's makeover includes new grass, landscaping, brick walkway and performance stage.

  • Sarasota
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Zachary Zimmer, who plays Jim Hill, complains about having to work in the summer heat.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 3, 2010
Ranch thespians debut 'Somewhere, Nowhere'

Lakewood Ranch High School students hit the stage Thursday night, debuting the play "Somewhere, Nowhere." Another performance will be offered tonight at 7 p.m., in the school's auditorium.

  • East County
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David Persson believes a lawsuit may have to be filed against a Key resident who won't allow town staff to enter his home.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 3, 2010
Attorney plans lawsuit against resident

Town attorney David Persson says if Key resident James Armstrong does not allow town staff to inspect his home for work done without a permit, he will file a lawsuit against him and ask a judge to allow access to the home.

  • Longboat Key
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Dr. Elizabeth and Andrew Burchard, Theresa Getzen and Silvanna Medina
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • December 2, 2010
Sarasota Exotic Car Fest Kick-Off Party

Sarasota Exotic Car Fest Kick-Off Party

  • Black Tie
The winning gingerbread house, made by Lyndsy McDonald and Crista Cotton from Pastries by Design, was modeled after Sarasota Square Mall.
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • December 2, 2010
CYD Gingerbread Festival kicks off

More than 100 gingerbread houses were unveiled at the CYD Gingerbread Festival Kickoff on Thursday, Dec. 2, at Sarasota Square Mall. The event featured an Iron Chef style decorating competition as well as a giant gingerbread house. Proceeds from the event benefit Community Youth Development.

  • Sarasota
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Heidi and Kent Lagro pose in front of one of the beautiful Christmas trees inside the Arbomar during their Christmas Party, Thursday, Dec. 2.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • December 2, 2010
German themed Christmas party helps Toys for Tots

Kent and Heidi Lagro held their 6th annual Christmas Party at Arbomar on Thursday, Dec. 2 at 6:00 PM. The Lagro's party is not just about being with friends and celebrating the holidays but the Lagro's ask their guests to bring toys that can be donated for Toys for Tots.

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Marvin Black talks to Ed Brickman about Brickman’s work inspired by a picture drawn by Brickman’s grand-niece as Annette Black and Gloria Weissberg admire the work.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • December 2, 2010
Brickman exhibit a jewel at LBKCA

Ed Brickman: Legal Forging opened at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts Thursday, Dec. 2 at 5 PM. Brickman's jewelry work was on display and many members of the community and friends of Brickman attended the opening event which featured appetizers and drinks as well as the ability to purchase some of Brickman's jewelry.

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The Tablet of Honor currently bears the names of 18 citizens who contributed to the Key.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 2, 2010
Historical Society asks town to move monuments

The group requested the town move the Tablet of Honor and a monument commemorating the Spanish landing to Bicentennial Park.

  • Longboat Key
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Senior Friendship Center Participant Cec Grodner and Ringling student Pinky Levine discuss the artwork they created.
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • December 2, 2010
Students and elders connect through art

Students from the Ringling College of Art and Design and participants from the Senior Friendship Center are bridging the generational gap through art.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Pete Theisen, 65, is making his second run for City Commission.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • December 2, 2010
Second commission candidate announces run

Alta Vista resident Pete Theisen is one of two City Commission candidates for the District 3 seat Mayor Kelly Kirschner is vacating next spring.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kira Mashke, Maya Lane, Skyler and Teagan Metnick, Alex Lane, Kai Mashke and Santa Claus attended the event last year.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • December 2, 2010
Sarasota predicts snow at Friday stroll

Get into the holiday spirit at the Holiday Stroll at Southside Village Friday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Justin Novak and Taylor Lewis made sure to get a picture with Judah Maccabee portrayed by Landon Heitner.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 2, 2010
Chabad celebrates Chanukah

The Chabad of Bradenton ushered in the start of Chanukah with a special Menorah lighting ceremony Dec. 1 on Lakewood Ranch Main Street. Attendees enjoyed traditional Jewish foods, face painting, music and even a chance to visit Judah Maccabee.

  • East County
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