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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
  • Neighbors
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
  • Neighbors
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
  • Neighbors
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.

  • East County
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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.

  • Longboat Key
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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
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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
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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
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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
Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 29, 2012
Ranch hospital gets early Christmas gift

The Payton Wright Foundation has donated $2,200 worth of gifts for the Lakewood Ranch Medical Center

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Unit 601 at Casarina, 5880 Midnight Pass Road, sold for $1.59 million. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 29, 2012
Condominium in Casarina sells for $1.59 million

A condominium in Casarina tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Evert and Evy Gustafsson, of Sarasota, sold their Unit 601 condominium at 5880 Midnight Pass Road to Wilbur and Sarah Bontrager, of Middlebury, Ind., for $1.59 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Claudia Weik submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 29, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Claudia Weik submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Key.

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