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Jean Hanna
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  • Dora Walters
  • December 8, 2010
Man on the Street: Key Wishlist

We asked Longboaters what they would to see come to Whitney Beach Plaza.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Savanna Flores and her sister, Miranda
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 8, 2010
Nolan students march in Myakka

Students in Nolan Middle School's FFA chapter took their organization to the streets for the Myakka City Holiday Parade Dec. 5.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Chairs included Alessandra DeStefanis, SSCA city director for Treviso, Italy, and Dr. Joseph Polizzi, president of The Ausonian Society.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 8, 2010
Ranch hosts Cornaro tribute

The Sarasota Sister Cities Association and The Ausonian Society celebrated a 500-year anniversary tribute to Caterina Cornaro, The Lady of Asolo, with a gala Nov. 17 at Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Elise Galinsky with Herbert and Miriam Waltzer
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • December 8, 2010
TBI hosts unique Hanukkah party

An enthusiastic group of Temple Beth Israel members and guests celebrated Hanukkah Dec. 5, at the temple.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The structure for the church's windows are in place.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 8, 2010
Christ Church lays foundation for new building

Completion of the approximately $3 million building is scheduled for next summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Neil Blume submitted this sunset photo, taken at Whitney Beach.
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 8, 2010
Frame of mind

Neil Blume submitted this sunset photo, taken at Whitney Beach.

  • Longboat Key
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Westcoast School students Adar Pitts, Charles Martin III, Alyssa White, Amber Myers and Mikayla Fedd
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • December 6, 2010
Bromeliad tree lights up the night

Selby Gardens held its first annual Bromeliad Tree Lighting Ceremony with champagne and music by the gospel choir of the Westcoast School for Human Development. The holiday kick-off event precedes the opening of Selby's tropical celebration, Lights in Bloom.

  • Sarasota
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Marilyn Spencer, Betty Schoenbaum and Judy Cahn
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • December 6, 2010
Jewish Federation devotes day to women

The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee held its fourth annual Women's Day Monday. The event is an opportunity for women to come together over lunch.

  • Sarasota
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Lili Katz decorates the Christmas tree.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • December 5, 2010
Residents light up Laurel Park for the holidays

Laurel Park residents gathered Sunday for their annual holiday gala.

  • Sarasota
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The Sarasota Scottish Country Dancers performed during the event.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 5, 2010
Scottish traditions abound on Main

Hundreds of East County residents flocked to Main Street in Lakewood Ranch for the St. Andrews Scottish Festival Dec. 4. During the event, which is designed to bring awareness to Scottish traditions while raising funds for pediatric brain cancer, guests enjoyed performances by country music star David Nail, the Sarasota Scottish Country Dancers and the Jacobites Pipe & Drum Band, among others. Other festivities included face painting and other activities for children, Scottish beer samplings and a haggis-hurling competition, among others.

  • East County
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Lori Anderson, Mary Fiorini, Annie Skokos, Michelle Skokos and Jacquie Pfeiffer
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 5, 2010
Christ Presbyterian rings in holiday season

Members of Christ Presbyterian Church rang in the holiday season during the church's Festival and International Bazaar of Hope Dec. 4. Guests enjoyed live entertainment, a picnic-style lunch and baked goods, bounce houses and a silent auction, among other activities.

  • East County
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Angeli Lucernas brought her 9-month-old daughter Maia Juan to see Santa for the first time.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 5, 2010
Santa Claus stops in Stoneybrook

Dozens of children and their families enjoyed a special visit from Santa Claus during Stoneybrook's Breakfast with Santa Dec. 4. Children enjoyed a hearty breakfast, holiday crafts and storytime before taking a seat on Santa's knee and sharing their wish lists.

  • East County
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Noreen Delaney, Commissioner Joe Barbetta and Kay Delaney
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • December 4, 2010
Five Points gets jolly with holly tree

Selby Five Points Park held a tree-lighting ceremony Saturday before the holiday parade.

  • Sarasota
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Solenia and Taiz Caminero wear Santa hats as they watch the parade on Saturday.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • December 4, 2010
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Holiday Parade

The Sarasota Holiday Parade took place downtown Saturday, Dec. 4 starting at 7 PM.

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  • News
Three boats decorated in white lights reflect back in the water during Bird Key Yacht Club’s Lighting of the Fleet evening.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • December 4, 2010
BKYC makes an evening of Lighting of the Fleet

Bird Key Yacht Club held their annual Lighting of the Fleet event on Saturday, Dec. 4. The members of the club enjoyed looking out at the docks filled with boats decorated in bright lights and Christmas decorations. The evening also included dinner and entertainment by the Sarasota Chorus of the Keys. The members were also asked to bring a toy for Toys for Tots.

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