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Debbie Comer
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • December 16, 2010
Selby guests pine for decorations

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens' Great Room by the Bay was transformed into a holiday wonderland for the Marie Selby Gardens Associates' Wine, Dine and Pine event Nov. 30.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Aimee Barnes and Cynthia McGrail
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • December 16, 2010
Phillippi Shores lifts spirits with gifts

Along with the help of parents, staff and community members, Phillippi Shores Elementary School guidance counselor Aimee Barnes and I.B. coordinator Cynthia McGrail rounded up a roomful of gifts to make the holidays extra special for 79 needy children.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • December 16, 2010
Board demands greenspace guarantee

An advisory board cautioned City Hall not to demand more plant beds for downtown without assurance those greenspaces will be maintained.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Team leaders Mike Beaumier, vice president of Suffolk Construction, and Jonathan Parks, senior principal of Jonathan Parks Architect, on sixth level of the Palm Avenue parking garage.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • December 16, 2010
Garage sets sail

The Sarasota Observer got an exclusive tour a week before the scheduled opening of the Palm Avenue parking garage, which will soon feature a modern, sail-like appearance on the outside and roomy parking levels inside.

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Diana and Howard Armbrust
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • December 15, 2010
Starry Night Dinner Series highlighting 'La Bete'

Starry Night Dinner Series highlighting 'La Bete'

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Historical Society President Jane Kirschner, Rebecca Morgan and Debra Flynt-Garrett
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • December 14, 2010
History buffs throw sublime celebration

The Historical Society of Sarasota County, Daughters of the American Revolution Sara DeSoto Chapter and the Sarasota Alliance for Historic Preservation celebrated fellowship and food during an old-fashioned holiday get-together Tuesday, Dec. 14, at DAR.

  • Sarasota
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This potted plant located near the Selby Five Points roundabout was protected from near freezing temperatures.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • December 14, 2010
PHOTO: Baby, it's cold outside

Plants and bushes in downtown Sarasota were bundled up last night for the freeze warning.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Although Sarasota saw more sales in November than it did in October, sales still lagged behind last year's numbers.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • December 14, 2010
Real-estate sales jump 10%

November's home and condo sales show significant gains over the previous month.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Board President Hillary Steel, Artistic Director Iain Webb and Business Director Mary Anne Servian
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • December 13, 2010
Sarasota Ballet Association Holiday Luncheon

Sarasota Ballet Association Holiday Luncheon

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Kirsten Suss, Dan Hnidy, David Bouverat and Julie Riddell
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • December 13, 2010
Colorful cast engages in murder mystery dinner

The Sarasota Orchestra Association held a 1920s style murder mystery dinner drama called "In Gold Blood" yesterday.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Palm fronds were scattered on the streets leading to the Five Points roundabout.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • December 13, 2010
Windy conditions force street cleaning

Gusts as high as 34 mph are blowing debris all over downtown streets.

  • Sarasota
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Piper and Ashley Carson
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • December 12, 2010
Christmas in Candy Land

Christmas in Candy Land

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Mary Rosen and Sylvia Bloom spent two days making over 400 matzo balls for the traditional soup.
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • December 12, 2010
Temple Sinai serves up fun afternoon

Temple Sinai held their 3rd annual Jewish Food Fest on Sunday, Dec. 12.

  • Sarasota
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Newfoundland pups enjoy a lazy morning with their owners.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • December 11, 2010
Furry friends get frisky at the park

Little dogs, big dogs and event some cats paraded over to Selby Five Points Park to pose for pictures with Santa Claus Saturday.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Willa Saalwaechter with John and Barbara Sulton
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • December 11, 2010
Belles of the ball

Sarasota Yacht Club held its Holly Ball Saturday, Dec. 11, when members dolled themselves up in gowns and tuxes before gathering with one another for the festive occasion.

  • Longboat Key
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