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Simona Blanco with her daughter Emma
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • November 24, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Fall Fine Art Festival

Sarasota Downtown Merchants hosted the Sarasota Fall Fine Art Festival on Gulfstream Ave. Saturday, Nov. 23.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Charlesette Hudson, Saquess Mapps with her son Tyree Kelly and D’Kai Shaw
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • November 23, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Tree of Life Kick-Off Party

Second Chance Last Opportunity debuted its new community project 'Tree of Life' with a kick-off party Saturday, Nov. 23, at Art Center Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Vivian Leahy laughs as she turns on the lights for one of the decorated trees.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • November 23, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Mary Christmas Bazaar

On Saturday, Nov. 23, the crowd at St. Mary Star of the Sea was filled with holiday cheer as they shopped the church's annual Christmas Bazaar.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kurt Hennard inspects the middle section of the tree before it’s placed.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • November 22, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: 'Tis the Season in St. Armands

Holiday preparations continued on Friday, Nov. 22, as workers pieced together the giant decorated Christmas tree in St. Armands Circle. More than a decade old, this seasonal tradition is just one of many. Another St. Armands favorite, the lighting of the tree, is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 6.

  • Longboat Key
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Donna Leuchter, with a loaf of homemade pumpkin bread, at last year’s Christmas Bazaar. (File photo)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 22, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: St. Mary Christmas Bazaar

The Christmas Bazaar, presented by the Women's Guild, offers an early start to holiday shopping.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mary Czernyk and Diana Corrigan work hard to make the tree seem lifelike and full.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • November 21, 2013
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Holiday Cheer in St. Armands

On Thursday, Nov. 21, preparations began in St. Armands Circle for the upcoming holiday season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Patricia Picchi enjoyed lunch at the celebration.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 21, 2013
Ten-year celebration

The Glenridge on Palmer Ranch celebrated 10 years of being a community, Monday Nov. 18.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Bunny Skirboll, Edward Carraway, Loring Smith and Kathy Maybee
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • November 21, 2013
Compeer program celebrates its volunteers at appreciation tea

Board members and staff of Coastal Behavioral Healthcare held an appreciation tea Tuesday, Nov. 19, at the Glasser Schoenbaum Center, for the volunteers in the Compeer program - a way to thank volunteers for their gift of friendship.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 21, 2013
Calling all angels

The YMCA of Sarasota needs volunteer guardian angels as part of its Holiday Meal Gift Card Drive.

  • Sarasota
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Courtesy photo. Grace Hodges and Emma Zoller painted coin purses filled with chocolate gelt.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 21, 2013
Tots enjoy traditional fun

Temple Emanu-El children began preparation for Hanukkah with a special Tot Shabbat program Saturday, Nov. 16.

  • Sarasota
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Palms on U.S. 301 cost about $90,000.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 21, 2013
Landscaping effort focuses on beautifying city gateway

Maintenance costs for the landscaping project will total $48,237 in the first year. Starting next year, the city will have to foot the bill.

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    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • November 21, 2013
Crystal Classic finishes strong after rainstorm

Siesta Key's annual sand-sculpting competition rebounded from an soggy opening day for a successful weekend that brought tourism revenue to the area for a third year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
File photo. Lido Key residents are concerned that, without a proposed city project, their shoreline could be irreparably damaged.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 21, 2013
Lido Key residents dig in on beach renourishment

Lido Key Residents said their support must outweigh Siesta Key residents' opposition to the Lido Beach renourishment efforts and to Big Pass dredging.

  • Sarasota
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GREECE LIGHTNING. Ashley Munroe, Suzanne Munroe and George Bradicich took their Sarasota Observer along on a trip to Rhodes, Greece, recently. The acropolis of Lindos sits behind them.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 21, 2013
It's Read Everywhere

Observer readers brought their favorite local newspaper to Athens.

  • Sarasota
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Harriet Sokmensuer D.K. Morton spent 13 years traveling around the world, and says moving back to Sarasota in 1983 was the best decision he ever made. This year, Morton celebrates 30 years working at Morton’s Gourmet Market.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 21, 2013
Gourmet Guru

After 30 years of working at Morton's Gourmet Market, D.K. Morton can truly say there's no place like home.

  • Sarasota
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