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Homes across Sarasota are decking the halls in anticipation of the holidays.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 30, 2015
Wanted: Holiday displays for Light Up Sarasota

The 2nd Light Up Sarasota kicks-off with resident submissions.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 29, 2015
Light Up The Village brings holiday cheer to Siesta Key

The arrival of Santa Claus marks the start of the holiday season in Siesta Key Village

  • Siesta Key
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Donald Robinson submitted this photo of a Longboat Key sunset.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 26, 2015
Longboat Key weather page photo: Nov. 26

Donald Robinson submitted this photo of a Longboat Key sunset.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
John Higgins, of Bradenton, followed this woodpecker around a tree to catch a good photo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 26, 2015
East County weather page photo: Nov. 26

John Higgins, of Bradenton, followed this woodpecker around a tree to catch a good photo.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Matthew Mayer submitted this photo of a sunset on Siesta Key Beach.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 26, 2015
Sarasota weather page photo: Nov. 26

Matthew Mayer submitted this photo of a sunset on Siesta Key Beach.

  • Sarasota
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Norah Organek, enjoys a big bite of turkey.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 25, 2015
Kiddie Academy of Lakewood Ranch students feast on holiday favorites

Students enjoyed turkey, mashed potatoes and other Thanksgiving food during their feast Nov. 25.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Makayla Laney makes a silly face during the Pines of Sarasota Thanksgiving luncheon.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 25, 2015
Pines of Sarasota shares Thanksgiving feast for all generations

Senior residents share a meal with toddlers at Pines of Sarasota Tuesday, Nov. 24.

  • Sarasota
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The two white pelicans were sent to Save Our Seabirds for rehabilitation from sanctuaries in Illinois and Wisconsin.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • November 25, 2015
White pelicans migrate to Save Our Seabirds

Save Our Seabirds received two white pelicans from Illinois and Wisconsin for rehabilitation.

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The Rev. Vincent Carroll
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • November 25, 2015
Carroll to stay put at chapel pulpit

The Rev. Vincent Carroll, of Longboat Island Chapel, is no longer retiring.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Rowan Callaway
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 25, 2015
Pie, please!

First Presbyterian Preschool students share what they are thankful for this year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lexy Friedman tells Santa what she wants for Christmas following the 2014 Light Up the Village parade in Siesta Key.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 25, 2015
Sarasota calendar 11.26.15

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Nov. 26.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
As an early player in the Negro American League, Buck O'Neil was first baseman for the Kansas City Monarchs from 1938-54.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 25, 2015
This week in history 11.26.15

A glimpse of the way things were from the archives.

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Jasmine Mendez is part of the Culinary Arts Program at the Boys & Girls Club Lee Wetherington Branch.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 25, 2015
Career Resource Center to fill gaps in labor force

Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County seeks to better prepare children for college and beyond.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • November 24, 2015
Longboaters give thanks

Longboat residents of all religions gathered for the 35th annual Community Interfaith Thanksgiving Service Nov. 24.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 24, 2015
Bands rock out at Payne Park

Rock for a Cause returns for the 2nd year with a battle of the bands.

  • Sarasota
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