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Sarasota Christian’s Heidi Miller, No. 30, and Cardinal Mooney’s Bridget Walsh, No. 20, fight over possession of the ball.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • December 11, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Christian v. Cardinal Mooney girls basketball

Sarasota Christian hosted Cardinal Mooney Monday, Dec. 10, at their gymnasium. After a close first half, Sarasota Christian rallied back and won the game 57-42.

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Jack Berry, Jake Porat and Scott Stevenson provide music as the Tritones
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • December 11, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Architectural Salvage Toy Drive and Party

Sarasota Architectural Salvage hosted its seventh annual holiday fundraising party Thursday, Dec. 6. Attendees brought toys for the gift drive, and the toys and proceeds will benefit the Child Protection Center, which aims to end child abuse. Guests also participated in a scavenger hunt and listened to live music by the Tritones.

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  • Black Tie Staff
  • December 10, 2012
CEO Forum Holiday Party

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Join Emily Walsh for the Daily Headlines.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • December 10, 2012
Dec. 10: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Town, firefighters find common ground; Manatee County Sheriff deputies turn down union attempt; and Weekend Best Bets!

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Diana Kelly, Ann Stocke and Stephanie Hannum
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  • Nick Friedman
  • December 10, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Flats for Philanthropy Launch Party

Local designer, Diana Kelly, kicked off her 'Flats for Philanthropy' campaign Wednesday, Dec. 5 with a launch party at the Paper Tree. The campaign will dedicate a shoe to a series of philanthropic organizations, to which it will donate 10% of sales. The first shoe in the series, the Red Maria flat, was dedicated to Girls Inc. of Sarasota County.

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Evan Fonk sleds down a snow hill on an iner tube.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • December 10, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Winter Wonderland at the YMCA

Children and their families gathered Friday, Dec. 7 at the Frank G. Berlin, Sr. branch of the YMCA to celebrate the holiday season. Children visited with Santa, watched movies, played games and enjoyed a ride down the snow slide in inner tubes.

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Performer, Egypt, hangs upside down as part of her routine.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • December 10, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: A Taste of Hanukkah

Hundreds gathered Sunday, Dec. 9, at Phillippi Estate Park to celebrate the second day of Hanukkah in style. As part of the Taste of Hanukkah event, local establishments provided an array of kosher foods and beers, and families enjoyed performances by acrobats, balloon sculptors, dancers and the Moshe Hecht Band.

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The signs on Main Street and downtown will soon read: Mon - Sat 9:00 a.m. to 6 p.m.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • December 10, 2012
Downtown parking changes coming this week

Parking signs will soon let people know there is no enforced parking time limit after 6 p.m. on weekdays, and on Saturdays.

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  • Roger Drouin
  • December 10, 2012
City to interview finance director candidates

Sarasota expects to name a new finance director before the City Commission's Jan. 7 meeting.

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A Christmas tree with an angel on top, a wreath, Santa’s sleigh and reindeer all made of lights made this boat shine on the water Saturday, Dec. 8, during the 26th Annual Sarasota Christmas Boat Parade.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • December 9, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 26th Annual Sarasota Christmas Boat Parade

Thousands of people brought their lawn chairs out to see the boats that took part in the 26th Annual Sarasota Christmas Boat Parade of Lights Saturday, Dec. 8, in the Sarasota Bay.

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Ben Baram and Education Director Sabrina Silverberg lead the school with the Song of Israel.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • December 9, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY : Temple Emanu - El Hanukah Celebration

Temple Emanu - El Religious School celebrated Hanukah Sunday, Dec. 9 with a performance, gift exchange, food and games. Seventh graders put on a performance by Education Director Sabrina Silverberg entitled 'A Hanukah Happening.' Children exchanged gifts, colored dradles, met Judah, and ate latkes and donuts.

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Lucia Barrett plays the cello for the crowd.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • December 9, 2012
PHOTO GALLRY : Canandaigua National Trust Company hosts Ringling Party

The Canandaigua National Trust Company held their third annual party at the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art on Friday, Dec. 7 to connect with existing and new customers. One hundred twenty people attended the event where they enjoyed refreshments and listened to the Romanza Strings play. 'It's a chance to support the arts,' said Vice President and Business Development Officer Paul Tarantino.

  • Sarasota
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Samantha Hobbs and Dulcy Kushmore pose with their toy donations.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • December 8, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: YPG After Hours

The Young Professionals Group of Sarasota held their monthly after hours Thursday, Dec. 6, at Libby's. During this get-together, those who attended were encouraged to bring at least one toy for a boy or girl to be donated to the Big Brothers Big Sisters toy drive.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • December 7, 2012
Dec. 7: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Town, firefighters find common ground; Manatee County Sheriff deputies turn down union attempt; and Weekend Best Bets!

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  • News
Tim Gruters, Joe Gruters Millard Martin and John Connor
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • December 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Tiger Bay Club Luncheon

Members of the Tiger Bay Club gathered Thursday, Dec. 6, at Michael's On East for their regular luncheon. Guests socialized before listening to a presentation by Sarasota County Republican Chair Joe Gruters and General Manager of WSRQ Radio, Susan Nilon, reflecting on the 2012 election.

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