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Soprano Michelle Giglio performed for the group, accompanied by Lee Dougherty Ross.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • December 8, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: St Mary Star of the Sea Church Christmas Party

The men's and women's guilds of St Mary Star of the Sea Church held a joint Christmas party Wednesday, Dec. 5,

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Stephen Ackoury, of American Momentum Bank, with Lauren Boyle, of C1 Bank
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 8, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: LWRBA Social

Members of the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance spread their holiday cheer Dec. 5, during the organization's holiday social, at the Ritz-Carlton Members Golf Club.

  • East County
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Angela King, Carol Nash, Jan Neitlich, Nancy Berkman and Leanne Boris
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 8, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Night of a Thousand Lights

Ladies in the Lakewood Ranch Women's Club gathered Dec. 5, at the Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club, for their holiday dinner and auction, Night of a Thousand Lights.

  • East County
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  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • December 7, 2012
WEEKEND BEST BET: Sandy Claws 5k

Sarasota County Parks and recreation will host the 36th annual Sandy Claws 5k run on Siesta Public Beach Saturday, Dec. 7.

  • Siesta Key
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Tim Gruters, Joe Gruters Millard Martin and John Connor
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • December 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Tiger Bay Club Luncheon

Members of the Tiger Bay Club gathered Thursday, Dec. 6, at Michael's On East for their regular luncheon. Guests socialized before listening to a presentation by Sarasota County Republican Chair Joe Gruters and General Manager of WSRQ Radio, Susan Nilon, reflecting on the 2012 election.

  • Sarasota
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Sondra Konk and Bob Kirscher
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  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • December 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce Annual Luncheon

The Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce held their annul lunch at Flemings Prime Steakhouse and Winebar on Friday, Dec. 7 for chamber members to get together. Approximately 75 people attended the steak lunch where they chatted and enjoyed each other's company. 'It's a good opportunity for members to come out and get together with everyone,' said Kevin Cooper.

  • Siesta Key
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Jessica Bodell with Barbie and Ken McCartney
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • December 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Garden Club Holiday Party

The Longboat Key Garden Club enjoyed a holiday potluck dinner Wednesday, Dec. 5, at the Longboat Island Chapel.

  • Longboat Key
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Regina Brown, Vilma Cooper of Saks Fifth Avenue, Zenobia Davis, Vicki Cole of Saks Fifth Avenue
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • December 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Republican Club Holiday Dinner

The Longboat Key Republican Club had its holiday dinner Wednesday, Dec. 5, at the Sarasota Yacht Club with members from the Sarasota and Sarasota County Republican clubs. The event featured a silent auction, with items provided by Saks Fifth Avenue.

  • Longboat Key
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Tammy Angel (left) and Teresa Alexander of Dieter’s Sod Service, with Richard Perlman of Michael Saunders
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • December 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Tri-Chamber Holiday Party

The Longboat Key, Manatee and Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerces enjoyed a holiday party Tuesday, Dec. 4, at the BeachHouse Restaurant on Bradenton Beach.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 6, 2012
We don't take judging 'lightly'

Judgment Day is almost upon us.

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  • Observer Staff
  • December 6, 2012
New community editor on Key beat

You'll be seeing a new face around town this week.

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  • Observer Staff
  • December 6, 2012
Food for thought

East County mom Amy Meese is helping to create a brighter holiday season for children in need.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 6, 2012
HOG helps children with cancer

After a successful Great Teddy Bear Run event in the East County, the Sarasota Harley Owners Group donated more than $6,200 to KIDS by the SEA, an organization that decreases the devastation of childhood cancer through support programs, emotional health services and emergency assistance to families.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 6, 2012
Extra Innings to begin holding pitching clinics

Extra Innings will be offering two pitching clinics, headed by former local Major League Baseball player Troy Mattes, beginning Dec. 18.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 6, 2012
Pediatric playtime

The Payton Wright Foundation surprised officials at the Lakewood Ranch Medical Center with more than $2,000 worth of toys and games for the hospital's new pediatric unit.

  • East County
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