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  • Katie Johns
  • December 19, 2018
Gerry Daniel helped shape Judaism in Sarasota, Israel

The 102-year-old former Longboat Key resident died Dec. 14.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sandy Finnegan and Longboat Key Club Director of Golf Terry O'Hara
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 19, 2018
Holiday hole-in-one

On Dec. 11, Sandy Finnegan shot a hole-in-one on the third hold of the Harbourside red course.

  • Longboat Key
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Marcia Gutridge with two of her grandchildren, Keith and Harper
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 19, 2018
Treats and traditions top Longboaters holidays

From running to rum cake, Longboat Key residents cherish their holiday rituals and recipes.

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  • Katie Johns
  • December 19, 2018
Spreading Christmas Cheer

Member of Christ Church, Presbyterian, Longboat Key, sang Christmas carols throughout the area on Sunday, Dec. 9.

  • Longboat Key
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Helen Turner, David Campbell, Sandy Campbell and Fred Berg won first place in Division 3 last year.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 19, 2018
Observer Challenge Tennis Tournament is back for another round

The tournament will kick off Jan. 10 with a cocktail party and will continue with play from Jan. 11 to Jan. 13.

  • Longboat Key
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Trinity Jackson got her face painted during the party.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • December 19, 2018
Dick Vitale says 'Merry Christmas' to Sarasota Boys and Girl's Club

Sarasota's annual holiday party celebrates on Dec. 18.

  • Sarasota
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Fifth-grader Kiran Kalia plays the xylophone.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 18, 2018
Witt Orffestra rings in holiday season

Children sing of snowmen and holidays in Lakewood Ranch area.

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  • Amelia Hanks
  • December 18, 2018
Flooring company serves up turkeys for first responders

Manasota offers 500 free main courses for police and fire-rescue personnel at its three locations.

  • Sarasota
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Hawley Holesbeke, Ethan Winsler and Payton Netting get their pictures taken by their parents before the program starts.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • December 17, 2018
Singing good tidings at First Presbyterian Preschool

The preschoolers sang Christmas carols as part of their two-day Christmas program.

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Marc Murray, Diana McCourt, Noah Murray, Eryn Murray and Bjorn Welde Thomas
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • December 16, 2018
Families celebrate Christmas with the bears

A Country Bear Christmas was hosted Dec. 16 at the Bearadise Ranch Bear Preserve

  • East County
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Marshall Fernandez, Marnie Lawrence, Trudy Barry, Leslie Williams and Patti Lowe
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 15, 2018
Bird Key Yacht Club toasts to the holidays

Club members gathered Dec. 15 for a holiday party.

  • Longboat Key
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Amani Carter poses for a picture with Santa.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • December 15, 2018
Santa arrives just in time for breakfast at Newtown Estates Park

Kids enjoy crafts, treats and a visit with the Jolly Old Elf.

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Bob Rogers and Maria Kava
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 15, 2018
Porsches in the Park bring car enthusiasts to St. Armands

On Dec. 15, Porsche vehicles from all over the state crowded St. Armands Circle Park.

  • Longboat Key
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Maggie Blanton plays bean bag toss.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • December 15, 2018
Big Brothers Big Sisters treats kids to a party

Santa checks in with the kids on Dec. 15.

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Town Commissioner Jim Brown and Susan Phillips at their bell-ringing station.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 15, 2018
On Longboat, Red Kettle volunteerism has a certain ring to it

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key rallies volunteers every year to ring the bell for the Salvation Army's kettle campaign. This year, 104 volunteers filled 224 time slots.

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