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The boats docked at Sarasota Yacht Club were awash in a rainbow of colors during the "Lighting of the Fleet" ceremony in December.
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  • January 2, 2012
YEAR IN PICTURES: December, 2011

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Lauren Costello, 6, made sure to tell Santa what she wanted for Christmas during Tara Elementary School’s Dinner with Santa Dec. 2. Published Dec. 8, 2011.
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  • January 2, 2012
YEAR IN PICTURES: December, 2011

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Marion Ruthardt, from Duisburg, Germany, worked on her piece, "Avatar," in November, on Dolphin Street for the Sarasota Chalk Festival.
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  • January 1, 2012
YEAR IN PICTURES: November, 2011

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"Something Fishy" took second-place honors in the second Crystal Classic Master Sandsculpting Competition on the Key, which drew more than 40,000 spectators.
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  • January 1, 2012
YEAR IN PICTURES: November, 2011

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Lois Lesser, Sands Point resident, held a 100th birthday party for former Sands Point resident Ursula Pearson in November.
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  • January 1, 2012
YEAR IN PICTURES: November, 2011

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Four-year-old Jordyn Jomisko couldn't wait to show off her patriotic sticker during Freedom Elementary School's Let Freedom Ring Courtyard Ceremony Nov. 10. Published Nov. 17, 2011.
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  • January 1, 2012
YEAR IN PICTURES: November, 2011

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Sarasota County’s Women’s Masters 4x team finished second in the Sarasota 5000 Regatta in October.
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  • December 31, 2011
YEAR IN PICTURES: October, 2011

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August, 2, and April, 4, Turner, took a few minutes to relax on the steps of the Siesta Key Oyster Bar during the Village’s annual Safe Treats Halloween event.
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  • December 31, 2011
YEAR IN PICTURES: October, 2011

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Kindergartner Connor Loukota took a much-needed break from all of the fun and games during Hunsader Farms' 20th annual Pumpkin Festival. Published Oct. 27, 2011.
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  • December 31, 2011
YEAR IN PICTURES: October, 2011

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Ron Schooler has been detailing and cleaning boats for 20 years; 13 of those years have been spent in Sarasota at Marina Jack. "Look at where I am!" he says. "Every day is like a vacation."
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  • December 30, 2011
YEAR IN PICTURES: September, 2011

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Harrison Troyan, 4, was among about 80 youngsters who participated Sept. 17 in the Hang Ten for Autism event on the public beach.
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  • December 30, 2011
YEAR IN PICTURES: September, 2011

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Each year in honor of the victims who died Sept. 11, the town of Longboat Key lines Gulf of Mexico Drive with 2,977 flags, one for each victim.
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  • December 30, 2011
YEAR IN PICTURES: September, 2011

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River Club resident John D. Lee was taken to the emergency room at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center after he was attacked by John Sabin Aug. 25. in the parking lot of Braden River Elementary School. Published Sept. 1, 2011.
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  • December 30, 2011
YEAR IN PICTURES: September, 2011

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Norma Pennington submitted this sunset photo, taken in Venice.
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  • December 29, 2011
Cool Today Winner: Sun sets on another year

Norma Pennington submitted this sunset photo, taken in Venice.

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Roxanne Joffe is president of CAP Brand Marketing.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • December 29, 2011
SEASON OF SHARING: CAP Brand Marketing

Season of Sharing is an 11-year, community-wide fundraising partnership created by the Community Foundation of Sarasota County.

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