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Sarasota Christian’s Heidi Miller, No. 30, and Cardinal Mooney’s Bridget Walsh, No. 20, fight over possession of the ball.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • December 11, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Christian v. Cardinal Mooney girls basketball

Sarasota Christian hosted Cardinal Mooney Monday, Dec. 10, at their gymnasium. After a close first half, Sarasota Christian rallied back and won the game 57-42.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Larry Stokes performs covers from the likes of James Taylor, John Mellencamp and The Eagles.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • December 11, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Centre Shops Holiday Festival

Local artisans, performers and bakers, among others, set up booths Sunday, Dec. 10, in the Centre Shops plaza for a holiday festival.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jack Berry, Jake Porat and Scott Stevenson provide music as the Tritones
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • December 11, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Architectural Salvage Toy Drive and Party

Sarasota Architectural Salvage hosted its seventh annual holiday fundraising party Thursday, Dec. 6. Attendees brought toys for the gift drive, and the toys and proceeds will benefit the Child Protection Center, which aims to end child abuse. Guests also participated in a scavenger hunt and listened to live music by the Tritones.

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Dennis O'Brien, Chris Donohoe, Joanne Hawkes and Cal Hawkes were Division 4 finalists.
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  • Katie Hendrick
  • December 11, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 2012 Observer Challenge Winners

The 13th annual Observer Challenge took place Friday, Dec. 7, through Sunday, Dec. 9. The team competition had four divisions and consisted of singles, doubles and mixed doubles.

  • Longboat Key
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Jane and Al Bagot greet parishioners and take tickets.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • December 11, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Church Picnic

Members of St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church enjoyed a picnic Saturday, Dec. 8, to celebrate the church's dedication 39 years ago.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tabitha Miller and Jillian Hendry welcomed guests.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • December 11, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Village Association Holiday Party

Members of the Longboat Village Association enjoyed dinner and dancing Thursday, Dec. 6, during their holiday party at Bayou Tavern.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Emilie and François Bechard
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • December 11, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Harbour Lighting of the Docks

The Longboat Harbour Yacht Club celebrated its annual lighting of the docks Thursday, Dec. 6. The event featured 23 decorated docks, followed by refreshments in the clubhouse.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Diana Kelly, Ann Stocke and Stephanie Hannum
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • December 10, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Flats for Philanthropy Launch Party

Local designer, Diana Kelly, kicked off her 'Flats for Philanthropy' campaign Wednesday, Dec. 5 with a launch party at the Paper Tree. The campaign will dedicate a shoe to a series of philanthropic organizations, to which it will donate 10% of sales. The first shoe in the series, the Red Maria flat, was dedicated to Girls Inc. of Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
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Evan Fonk sleds down a snow hill on an iner tube.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • December 10, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Winter Wonderland at the YMCA

Children and their families gathered Friday, Dec. 7 at the Frank G. Berlin, Sr. branch of the YMCA to celebrate the holiday season. Children visited with Santa, watched movies, played games and enjoyed a ride down the snow slide in inner tubes.

  • Sarasota
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Performer, Egypt, hangs upside down as part of her routine.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • December 10, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: A Taste of Hanukkah

Hundreds gathered Sunday, Dec. 9, at Phillippi Estate Park to celebrate the second day of Hanukkah in style. As part of the Taste of Hanukkah event, local establishments provided an array of kosher foods and beers, and families enjoyed performances by acrobats, balloon sculptors, dancers and the Moshe Hecht Band.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bonnie Mittelstadt, Grace Sammon and Curt Gilroy
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 10, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Holiday Dinner Dance

More than 200 residents of Lakewood Ranch gathered Dec. 7 at the Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club for Lakewood Ranch Community Activities' annual Holiday Dinner Dance.

  • East County
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Mark and Monique Benjamin
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • December 10, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Westchester Condo Welcome Back/Holiday Party

The Westchester Condo Association held its Welcome Back/Holiday Party Tuesday, Dec. 4.

  • Longboat Key
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A Christmas tree with an angel on top, a wreath, Santa’s sleigh and reindeer all made of lights made this boat shine on the water Saturday, Dec. 8, during the 26th Annual Sarasota Christmas Boat Parade.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • December 9, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 26th Annual Sarasota Christmas Boat Parade

Thousands of people brought their lawn chairs out to see the boats that took part in the 26th Annual Sarasota Christmas Boat Parade of Lights Saturday, Dec. 8, in the Sarasota Bay.

  • Sarasota
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Ben Baram and Education Director Sabrina Silverberg lead the school with the Song of Israel.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • December 9, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY : Temple Emanu - El Hanukah Celebration

Temple Emanu - El Religious School celebrated Hanukah Sunday, Dec. 9 with a performance, gift exchange, food and games. Seventh graders put on a performance by Education Director Sabrina Silverberg entitled 'A Hanukah Happening.' Children exchanged gifts, colored dradles, met Judah, and ate latkes and donuts.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Monsignor Vincent Bartley, Linda Piro and George Haviland
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • December 9, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church celebrates Christmas

St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church had their Fourth Annual Holiday Party at TPC Prestancia Saturday, Dec. 8 to celebrate Christmas. Forty-three people attended the beautifully decorated golf club where parish members enjoyed each other's company and dinner. 'It's Christmas to us and we love doing it here,' said party organizer Linda Piro. 'The camaraderie of fellowship and of church is what makes it all kind of nested together.'

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