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Kirsten Suss, Dan Hnidy, David Bouverat and Julie Riddell
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • December 13, 2010
Colorful cast engages in murder mystery dinner

The Sarasota Orchestra Association held a 1920s style murder mystery dinner drama called "In Gold Blood" yesterday.

  • Sarasota
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Alfred Ginewsky was a partner in the historic Avon Old Farms Inn in Avon, Conn.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 13, 2010
OBITUARY: Alfred Ginewsky

Alfred Ginewsky, 95, was a resident of Sarasota and former Longboat Key resident.

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Lara Cosgrove had a blast creating a gingerbread house with her daughters, Elise (pictured) and Cecelia.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • December 12, 2010
Families complete holiday homes

Using sugary sweets, frosting and plenty of homemade gingerbread, families constructed a wide variety of edible homes at Pastries By Design's Gingerbread House Workshop Dec. 11. Owner Lyndsy McDonald provided expertise as families crafted their delicious designs.

  • East County
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Gabrielle Odicio was excited to visit with Santa.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • December 12, 2010
Santa breaks fast with Freedom families

Freedom Elementary School students and families dined on pancakes, sausage, bacon and juice at the school's Breakfast with Santa event Dec. 11. After their meals, children lined up to play games, complete art projects and spend some time going over their lists with Santa himself.

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Ellie Dauphas brought her children, Ty and Daphne, to visit Santa.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • December 12, 2010
Hornback hosts Ranch Christmas bash

Hornback Chiropractic and Wellness invited Santa for a pre-Christmas visit to Lakewood Ranch during its Christmas on the Ranch event Dec. 11 at the Sarasota Polo Club. Families enjoyed pony rides, arts and crafts, a barbecue lunch and, of course, time with the Big Guy. Proceeds benefited Hope Family Services.

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Newfoundland pups enjoy a lazy morning with their owners.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • December 11, 2010
Furry friends get frisky at the park

Little dogs, big dogs and event some cats paraded over to Selby Five Points Park to pose for pictures with Santa Claus Saturday.

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Willa Saalwaechter with John and Barbara Sulton
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • December 11, 2010
Belles of the ball

Sarasota Yacht Club held its Holly Ball Saturday, Dec. 11, when members dolled themselves up in gowns and tuxes before gathering with one another for the festive occasion.

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The dinghy parade’s backdrop included the Ringling Bridge and the skyline of Sarasota at sunset.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • December 11, 2010
Boat Parade lights up the waters of Sarasota

Sarasota Holiday Boat Parade of Lights lit up the waters from City Island all the way to Sarasota Bayfront Park on Saturday, Dec. 11.

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Jean Potter and Winfield Giguere
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • December 11, 2010
St. Mary parishioners carry on tradition

Cloudy skies cleared just in time for St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church's annual picnic Dec. 11.

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Isabelle Carlsson and Lily Parmuka
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • December 10, 2010
St. Lucia Celebration lights the night

The 23rd annual Lucia celebration, presented by the Swedish Club of Sarasota, was held Dec.10, at St. Armands Key Lutheran Church.

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Rick and Saint Cacchiotti and Steve Magner
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • December 10, 2010
Perlman hosts holiday bash

Richard Perlman hosted an evening of festive fun Friday, Dec. 10 for his co-workers at Michael Saunders & Co.'s Longboat Key offices. Approximately 100 Michael Saunders employees, family and friends attended the celebration at his home in Sandhamn Place.

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Austin Rohring, 8, eagerly decorated his sugar cookie.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 10, 2010
Families flock to Holidays Around the Ranch

East County residents flocked to Lakewood Ranch Main Street Dec. 10 for Lakewood Ranch Community Activities' annual Holidays Around the Ranch event. Attendees enjoyed live music and dance performances, food and drink, skating on an acrylic ice rink, carriage and train rides and more.

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Chad Terrel helped his 4-year-old son, Colten, decorate his gingerbread house, as did Colten’s sister, Kylie, not pictured.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 10, 2010
Woodland hosts family fun night

Woodland, The Community Church tonight hosted a Family Fun Night event. Attendees enjoyed making Christmas tree ornaments and gingerbread houses while watching Christmas movies.

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Nancy Krohngold dishes up a pulled pork sandwich and baked beans during lunch time at the restaurant's future site, at 301 Pineapple Ave.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • December 10, 2010
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Oak smoke

Nancy's Bar-B-Q will officially open in approximately six weeks, at 301 Pineapple Ave.

  • Sarasota
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Nathan Barnes was one of the stars of this year's musical.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • December 10, 2010
Old West inspires BRE Christmas play

Braden River Elementary School fourth-graders took the East County on a trip to Branson, Mo., for their Christmas production, 'Santa's Holiday Hoedown,' Dec. 9. The production featured country Christmas carols and plenty of laughs. The school's Drumming Enrichment Club also performed.

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