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The White Cottage at Historic Spanish Point is decorated for Holly Days and Mangrove Nights.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • December 4, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Holly Holiday Party

The smell of night-blooming jasmine filled the air for the Holly Holiday Party at Historic Spanish Point, Friday, Dec. 5.

  • Sarasota
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P.J. O’Rourke addresses guests and gives his satirical approach to current political issues.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • December 3, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Tiger Bay Club Lunchoen featuring P.J. O'Rourke

The Tiger Bay Club hosted author and political satirist P.J. O'Rourke for the monthly luncheon Thursday at Michael's on East.

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William Brader, Heather Reece and Tom Gruss
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 3, 2014
They CAN do it!

When challenged with the task of building a can structure for food donations, the employees at LexJet, a part of S-One Holdings Corp., delivered.

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Christopher Dibert
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 3, 2014
Knights of the Thanksgiving table

More than 650 meals were served during Our Lady of Victory, Knights of Columbus Council 3358's 29th annual Thanksgiving Feed the Hungry dinner.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 3, 2014
High Five Moments of the Week

The Observer counts down the top five sports moments of the week.

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  • December 3, 2014
Sidelines

Eleven-year-old wins designated championship; Lady Sailors basketball sinks rival Lady Rams; McMahon leads Cougars basketball to a win; and more local sports news.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 3, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

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SPIRITUAL JOURNEY. Rick Doherty and Mary Puleo took their Observer along for a visit to the Fushimi Inari Taisha Shinto Shrine in southern Koyoto, Japan. This shrine has ancient origins predating 794.
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  • December 3, 2014
It's Read Everywhere

Headed on a great trip? Make sure to take your Observer along! Snap a photo of you holding your Observer on vacation, then submit it and you could win travel tickets, courtesy of Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

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  • December 3, 2014
Business Briefs

LoriTech moves into new space on Beneva Road; White Aluminum receives honor from magazine; Soul Studios opens in former Flex building; PEMCO appoints field risk manager

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Nathan Frantz submitted this sunset photo, taken at Bee Ridge Park on Thanksgiving Eve.
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 3, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

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Madeline Raftery and Barbara Bell
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  • Kristen Herhold
  • December 2, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Mary Christmas Party

On Dec. 3, St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church held its annual Christmas party, which featured a performance by soprano Michelle Giglio and accompanist Lee Dougherty Ross.

  • Longboat Key
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Jerry Schoenholtz, vice president of Tandem Construction, developer Randy Moore, interior designer Carrie Riley, Michael Saunders, president of Michael Saunders and Company, and architect Mark Sultana
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  • Kristen Herhold
  • December 2, 2014
INFINITY Longboat Key groundbreaking

On Dec. 3, INFINITY Longboat Key held its groundbreaking.

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The crowd gathered to take photos of the lit up bromeliad tree at Selby Botanical Gardens Tuesday night.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • December 2, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Selby Gardens Bromeliad Lighting

On Tuesday night volunteers and members of Selby Botanical Gardens were invited to witness the annual lighting of the bromeliad tree.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 2, 2014
Key restaurants receive Golden Spoon awards

Florida Trend magazine named three Longboat Key restaurants in its annual Golden Spoon awards, which recognize approximately 100 restaurants in the state.

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  • December 2, 2014
Bolero music to flavor Amore by Andrea

Amore by Andrea offers Italian flavors, but on Sundays, you'll hear Spanish sounds.

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