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Judy Zolna participates in the parade in her kayak.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 9, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Boat Parade

Spectators cheered in delight Dec. 8, at Linger Lodge Restaurant, as 18 decorated boats concluded their five-mile trek from Jiggs Landing, as part of the Old Braden River Historical Society's first holiday boat parade.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The fleet was lit after a blessing by Fr. Michael Szyska.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • December 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club Blessing & Lighting of the Fleet

On Saturday, Dec. 7, Bird Key Yacht Club held their annual Blessing and Lighting of the Fleet ceremony. This year's event was very special, as it fell on the 72nd anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bill Hansing helps Harrison Phillips, 5, make a victory wreath.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 7, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Night in Bethlehem

The parking lot of Living Lord Lutheran Church transformed into the biblical town of Bethlehem Dec. 7, as the church hosted its annual "Night in Bethlehem" event.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Monsignor Gerard Finegan, the Rev. Edward Pick and Donna Pettinato with the new dedication.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • December 7, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Mary 40th Anniversary Picnic

St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church celebrated their 40th anniversary on Saturday, Dec. 7, with a picnic and special dedication to the man that made it the strong community it is today, the Rev. Edward Pick.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Marie Tannus, of Pampered Chef, shares about her products with Carolyn Talbot.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 7, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Willis Carnival

Willis Elementary School today hosted a winter carnival for its families and the public.

  • East County
  • News
lexandra Keusch, 5, has fun sledding.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 7, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: YMCA Sledding with Santa

East County families hit the slopes today at the Lakewood Ranch YMCA, during Sledding with Santa.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Kelly Oakes, Pat McMillan, DJ Hamel, Terry Richter and Pat Emmett enjoyed dancing to current pop hits and knew the words to many.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • December 7, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Holiday Dinner Dance

Lakewood Ranch Community Activities held its annual Holiday Dinner Dance at Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club, Dec. 6. Guests danced to music mixed by West Florida DJ and enjoyed dinner and drinks.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ferd Thompson provided fresh and hot popcorn for guests.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • December 6, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Holiday Night of Lights on St. Armands

On Friday, Dec. 6, St. Armands Circle transformed into a perfect winter wonderland with bright lights, classic holiday decorations and innumerable red Santa hats for their 35th annual Holiday Night of Lights on St. Armands. The entertaining evening was filled with music, dancing and of course, Christmas cheer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Santa waves to the crowd from his sleigh during last year's Downtown Sarasota Holiday Parade.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 6, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Downtown Sarasota Holiday Parade

Sarasota's downtown holiday parade returns with lighted floats and Santa Claus.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jim Purdy, director of operations for Manatee County YMCA's four branches, welcomes the public to a free Sledding with Santa event at the Lakewood Ranch branch Saturday.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • December 6, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Sledding with Santa at the YMCA

The Lakewood Ranch YMCA is having a free Sledding with Santa event Saturday, Dec. 7.

  • East County
  • News
Corey Schaul, Morgan Stanley, Tammy Halsted, St. Armands Travel, Mike Gray, Century 21, and Sam Asfur, Century 21
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • December 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce Holiday Party

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce celebrated the season with their annual Holiday Party at MarVista Dockside Restaurant on the evening of Thursday, Dec. 5.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dockmaster Bob Geraci played Christmas classics on his clarinet as residents walked by his former dock.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • December 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Harbour Lighting of the Docks

On Thursday, Dec. 5, Longboat Harbour residents participated in a Christmas-inspired stroll along the water, fittingly called Lighting of the Docks. This past week, boat owners decorated their docks with lights and colorful ornaments to be enjoyed by the many that came out for this event.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The SCF District Board of Trustees, including Vice Chairman Edward Bailey and Chairman Dr. Craig Trigueiro, present the college seal to President Dr. Carol F. Probstfeld during the inauguration ceremony.
  • By State College of Florida
  • December 5, 2013
SCF Celebrates the Inauguration of President Dr. Carol F. Probstfeld

State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) celebrated the inauguration of SCF's sixth president, Dr. Carol F. Probstfeld, on Friday, Nov. 8, at Neel Performing Arts Center with the SCF District Board of Trustees, faculty and staff, and students; public officials, business leaders, community members and university delegates.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Troy Roberts, founder of Drum Circle Distilling, looks forward to his rum being featured at Art Basel.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • December 5, 2013
Siesta Key Rum goes to Art Basel

The company's silver rum will be featured as the basis for the Floridian Mojito served at Art Basel in Miami Beach, Thursday, Dec. 5 through Sunday, Dec. 8.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo. William, Evan, Phineas, Grant and Leonard helping with Thanksgiving baskets for Gocio
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 5, 2013
Turkey tidings

During each of the last eight years, the Out-of-Door Academy families have collected food for Gocio Elementary families.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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