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  • December 4, 2012
November Cool Today Monthly Weather Photo Contest Winner

Jocelyne Cloutier submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bonney Libman holds up Gourmet Lollypops from See’s Candy.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • December 3, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: TBI Holiday Happening

People visited took part in the Holiday Happening Sunday, Dec. 2, at Temple Beth Israel on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Alex Mooney puts the finishing ornaments on the Christmas tree at Siesta Chapel on Sunday, Dec. 2.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • December 3, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Chapel Advent Dinner and Decoration of the Christmas Tree

Siesta Chapel held an advent dinner Sunday, Dec. 2 to celebrate the holiday season and spend time with friends. After dinner children decorated the parish Christmas tree while Music Director Cynthia Roberts played Christmas songs on the organ. 'It's lovely seeing one generation pick up traditions that are so ancient,' said Pastor Kathi Wigggins. 'Its so different from our moment in history.' Once the children decorated the tree, the lights were turned off and Christmas tree shined bright. Parish members felt a strong Christmas presence as they sang Silent Night in unity.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Arlene Luisa gets pancakes after the 10:30 a.m. church service at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • December 3, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church

The Knights of Columbus made sausage links, hash, blueberry and regular pancakes on Sunday, Dec. 2 at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church for parish members. In addition to the pancakes the knights served juice, coffee, and donuts like they do every Sunday. The sweet smell of pancakes and syrup lured over 150 parish members to the breakfast after the church services.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Santa waves to the crowd from his sleigh Saturday, Dec. 1, during the Downtown Sarasota Holiday Parade.
  • By Nick Friedman and Rachel S. OHara
  • December 3, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Annual Downtown Holiday Parade

Thousands of people filled the sidewalks along Main Street Saturday, Dec. 1, for the Annual Downtown Holiday Parade.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Bird Key Yacht Club members decorated their yachts with Christmas lights for the ceremony.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • December 3, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club Blessing of the Fleet

Bird Key Yacht Club held their Blessing of the Fleet Ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 1 for members to celebrate the holiday season. Pastor Bill Hild from the First Baptist Church blessed the fleet and said a prayer with members. Over 200 people attended the ceremony, which has taken place for over 40 years.

  • Longboat Key
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Carol Camiener and Sandra Rios
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • December 3, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Center for the Arts Celebrates 60 years

The Longboat Key Center for the Arts celebrated 60 years of creativity, culture and community on Friday, Nov. 30 at the center. In 1952 the center started as a vision amongst friends that has grown to be a respectable art center for the community. 'Creativity simply put is looking at something differently,' said Director Jane Buckman. Over 100 people attended the anniversary where they admired the art and enjoyed the evening with friends.

  • Longboat Key
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Runners and walkers begin the 5K.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • December 3, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: First Annual Everyday Blessings, Inc. Children's Home 5k Walk/Run

Everyday Blessings, Inc. held their First Annual Everyday Blessings, Inc. Children's Home 5k Walk/Run on Saturday, Dec. 1 on Siesta Beach with all proceeds going to the home. Everyday Blessings, Inc. is a children's home that is licensed to care for children up to 17 years of age. The organization aims to provide children with a safe and stable environment. They do this by keeping siblings together and providing a live in caregiver. The Sarasota location currently has 12 children with three live in caregivers. Every four children are assigned a caregiver who puts them to bed and fulfils the their needs. Over 50 people attended the 5K walk/run. 'We promote healthy lifestyles and good role models for the kids so a 5K fit with that,' said Executive Director Richard Stroud.

  • Siesta Key
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It was the first time Jackson Hayward didn't cry while meeting Mrs. and Mr. Claus, portrayed by Jeanne and John Larranaga.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 3, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Santa Sighting

Families in the Heritage Harbour community got into the holiday spirit Dec. 1, as they enjoyed a Breakfast with Santa event at the Stoneybrook Rec Center.

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Joe and Joanna Znorski and John Zefeldt
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • December 2, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Casa Del Mar Christmas Party

Casa del Mar held their 38th Annual Christmas Party on Friday, Nov. 30 for neighbors to enjoy the evening. Nearly 100 people attended the event where they listened to The Blues Pigs and enjoyed Jose's Cuban food. 'I just enjoy the camaraderie and everyone enjoying the evening,' said General Manager Mark Meador.

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Erika Gonsalves, 7, and her mom, Lisa, wore colorful reindeer antler headbands for the 2nd Annual Achieva Reindeer Trot Saturday, Dec. 1, at Payne Park.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • December 2, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Achieva Second Annual Reindeer Trot

Achieva held their 2nd Annual Reindeer Trot Saturday, Dec. 1, at Payne Park. Those who participated in the trot had the option of running or walking in a 5K/10K. All proceeds raised benefited Sarasota County classrooms.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The candle shop was just one of many in the town of Bethlehem.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 2, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: A Night in Bethlehem

The parking area of Living Lord Lutheran Church transformed into the streets of Bethlehem Dec. 1.

  • East County
  • News
Al and Ardie Baars enjoyed looking at all the handcrafted items.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 2, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Horseshoe Cove Craft Sale

Horseshoe Cove residents welcomed the public to their community as they hosted their annual Christmas/Fine Arts Craft Sale Dec. 1.

  • East County
  • News
Runners of all ages participated in the event.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 1, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Jingle & Jog

Supporters of Community Haven for Adults and Children with Disabilities rallied for individuals with special needs Dec. 1, during the 15th annual Jingle & Jog 5K event.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Marty Dove, Liz Rusling, Jane Fidalgo, Lisiane Jimenez and Katy Dove
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 30, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Wine, Dine and Pine

The Marie Selby Gardens Associates held the third annual Wine, Dine and Pine event Thursday, Nov. 29, at the Marie Selby Gardens.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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