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Neighbors

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  • Katie Johns
  • December 19, 2018
Longboat Key is merry and bright with Christmas lights

Longboat, Lido and St. Armands keys are shining bright this holiday season thanks to festive decorations.

  • Longboat Key
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File photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 19, 2018
Christmas Services

The churches of Longboat Key are offering various services on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • 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
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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
  • Neighbors
Marcia Gutridge with two of her grandchildren, Keith and Harper
    By
  • 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.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • 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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    By
  • 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.

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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.

  • Sarasota
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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.

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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.

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