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Boats will be covered in Christmas lights and figurines.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • December 13, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Sarasota Boat Parade of Lights

The 28th Annual Sarasota Christmas Boat parade of Lights will make its way across Sarasota Bay Saturday, Dec. 14.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch Main Street celebrates the holiday season tonight at Holidays Around the Ranch.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • December 13, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Holidays Around the Ranch

Lakewood Ranch Main Street will transform tonight, Dec. 13, as Santa Claus arrives on a white, horse-drawn carriage, carolers sing holiday favorites, and a sugar cookie-making booth fill the downtown area for Holidays Around the Ranch.

  • East County
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Kemarcus Sailes smiles at Beverly Sutton before giving a reading.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • December 13, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: All Church Carol Sing & Children's Christmas Party

On Thursday, Dec. 12, Christ Church was the host to many young children and their families at its annual All Church Carol Sing & Children's Christmas Party. One of the church's mission projects takes members of the congregation to Bradenton as 'Reading Buddies' and this event celebrated all involved with a party full of singing, presents and Santa.

  • Longboat Key
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Jesse and Adrian Griffin
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • December 12, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longbeach Village Association Holiday Party

Members of the Longbeach Village Association enjoyed dinner, cocktails and conversation Wednesday, Dec. 11, during their holiday party at Bayou Tavern.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sandy and Robert Endres
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • December 12, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Seaplace Holiday Party

Residents of Seaplace were filled with the holiday spirit as they enjoyed their annual party on Wednesday, Dec. 11.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo. Member Polly Curran with guest Carolyn Quick
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 12, 2013
Flower power

The Sarasota Chapter #115 of Ikebana International held its annual holiday luncheon demonstration Dec. 2.

  • Sarasota
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Photo by Harriet Sokmensuer
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 12, 2013
Frosty the sandman

Beachgoers maintained the holiday spirit while basking the sun at Siesta Beach this weekend.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
CONA President Lourdes Ramirez and Dawn Moore
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 12, 2013
CONA celebration

The Sarasota County Council of Neighborhood Associations held its annual holiday party Monday, at the Sarasota Botanical Garden.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ella Marjorie Taylor
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 12, 2013
Occasions

Local births, weddings, anniversaries and other occasions.

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James Wood and Kate Thomas conduct an interview for a family's book and documentary.
  • By Randi Donahue
  • December 12, 2013
Couple brings family histories to life

James Wood and Kate Thomas help Sarasota families preserve their genealogy through books and documentaries.

  • Sarasota
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Photo by Randi Donahue
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • December 12, 2013
Christmas displays light up Sarasota

The return of the holidays means the return of the season of light shows throughout Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Daniel Hildreth tapes down labels at The Salvation Army.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • December 12, 2013
School Spotlight: Sarasota Christian Gives Back

Sarasota Christian School students spent Tuesday, Dec. 3, giving back to their community.

  • Sarasota
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The Riverview High School boys soccer team
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • December 12, 2013
School Board

Riverview soccer players support alumnus; Law and Order; Rams Reunite

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota High girls basketball team cruised to a 65-41 victory over North Port Dec. 5.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 12, 2013
Sidelines

Lady Sailors cruise to victory; Lady Thunder, Lady Blazers tie; Baseball camp to be held at ODA; Orioles to hold ice show

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 12, 2013
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