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Courtesy photo. Santa Claus sits with Lexington.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • December 23, 2015
Meowy Christmas

Cat Depot finds success with adoption event and mother and daughter-in-law duo win episode of "Chopped."

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mary Tygh Parks submitted this photo she titles “Sun and Earth,” taken on Siesta Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 23, 2015
Sarasota weather page photo: Dec. 24

Mary Tygh Parks submitted this photo she titles “Sun and Earth,” taken on Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Chloe Wass has a blast going down the snow slide.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • December 21, 2015
Residents delight in cooler temperatures for Snow Fest

Carnival foods, rides and attractions bring out families during cold weekend for Snow Fest.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Great Lawn is covered in larger-than-life butterflies.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • December 19, 2015
Selby comes to light with Lights In Bloom

Families stroll Marie Selby Botanical Gardens for 12th annual Lights In Bloom exhibit.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • December 18, 2015
The Rev. Michael Mansperger celebrates 25 years

The Rev. Michael Mansperger celebrated 25 years of service to the Presbyterian Church of the Covenant Dec. 17, at Stoneybrook Golf and Country Club.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mykayla Graham's first glance at the present room where children were able to take their pick of three gifts to bring home.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • December 18, 2015
Boys & Girls Club gifts holiday party to students

Children played games, met Santa Claus and picked out presents at the Lee Wetherington branch Boys & Girls Club.

  • Sarasota
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Sarasota weather page photo: Dec. 17
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 17, 2015
Sarasota weather page photo: Dec. 17

Tre Michel submitted this photo of a Siesta Key sunset.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A garden of lights blooms down one of the walk ways at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Lights in Bloom display.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • December 17, 2015
Sarasota calendar 12.17.15

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Dec. 17.

  • Sarasota
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Judy Altier thanks a stranger for donating to Salvation Army.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • December 17, 2015
Volunteers help save by the bell

Meet Judy Altier, one of 1,500 volunteer bell ringers for Salvation Army Sarasota’s Red Kettle Campaign.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The first home on the route at Colonial Gables is 5550 Hayden Blvd.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • December 17, 2015
Light Up Sarasota

Holiday lights around Sarasota and Siesta Key that will make you ooh and awe.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Democractic Club of Sarasota President Mary Clupper with guest speaker Neil Phillips.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • December 15, 2015
Democratic Club prepares for the holidays

The Democratic Club of Sarasota hosted a holiday celebration for members and guests.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • December 13, 2015
BHS Key Club satisfies sweet tooth with gingerbread house

The Booker High School Key Club creates an entry for the CYD Gingerbread Festival.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Santa Claus reels in a catch on the back of entry 4.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • December 13, 2015
Boats light up Sarasota Bay for parade of lights

Boats light up Sarasota Bay for parade of lights

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This entry was from Seaward Crossfit.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • December 13, 2015
CYD awards Gingerbread Festival winners

More than 150 Gingerbread Festival entries on display at Westfield Sarasota Square Mall.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sam and David Howard with Dani Mallitt and Garret Pearson and their menorahs.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • December 12, 2015
Temple Emanu-El hosts Hanukkah Happening

Families celebrate the sixth night of Hanukkah together at Temple Emanu-El

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Artist Christopher Eisenberg performed on the stage for attendees.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • December 12, 2015
Residents take a merry stroll through Southside Village

The annual Southside Village Holiday Stroll wins over the Grinch.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Bunny Skirboll and Ann Hartka
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • December 11, 2015
Compeer treasures friendships with jam session

Compeer Jam brings friends together for a night of food and music at Sarasota Architectural Salvage.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Courtesy Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • December 10, 2015
Mystery solved for sandbar party

Did someone host a company party on a Big Pass sandbar?

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Charles Preston Rawls submitted this photo of “fire in the sky” over Sarasota.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 10, 2015
Sarasota weather page photo: Dec. 10

Charles Preston Rawls submitted this photo of “fire in the sky” over Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • December 10, 2015
Branch out to find this year’s Christmas tree

Stands around town offer trees and wreaths to help deck the halls.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A boat decorated as a Christmas tree makes its way down the bay for the Holiday Boat Parade of Lights.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • December 10, 2015
Sarasota calendar 12.10.15

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Dec. 10.

  • Sarasota
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Photo by Jack Short
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • December 10, 2015
Florida snowman makes appearance on Siesta Key

Sandy the sandwoman spotted on the beach and football lovers collect bicycles for Toys For Tots.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Two-year-old Aaron Lager has his first ride on the four-mile trail with his father.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • December 10, 2015
This week in history 11.26.15

A glimpse of the way things were from the archives.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The students from Girls Inc. of Sarasota County stare in awe of the tree.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • December 8, 2015
Selby flips the switch for bromeliad tree lighting

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens starts the holiday season tradition of lighting the bromeliad tree.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • December 7, 2015
Holiday parade packs downtown Sarasota

Holiday floats, bands, horses — and goats — marched down Main Street Saturday, during the Downton Sarasota Holiday Parade.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • December 6, 2015
O' Christmas Tree: FirstSarasota singing tree comes to life

The 42nd annual Singing Christmas Tree kicks off performances Sunday, Dec. 6.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarah Barg from the Circus Arts Conservatory dangles in midair above the 20th annual Downtown Sarasota Holiday Parade.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • December 6, 2015
Downtown Sarasota parade spreads holiday cheer

Residents line Main Street in anticipation of seeing Santa Claus and holiday floats.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Republican Women's Club of Sarasota President Peggy Campbell and SPARCC Director of Development Mary Ellen Mancini
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • December 4, 2015
Republican clubs celebrates the holidays together

Two Sarasota Republican clubs held a joint holiday luncheon Friday, Dec. 4 at Michael's On East.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Salvation Army volunteer Bettina Ettedgui and her pal Sydney team up every year.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • December 4, 2015
Salvation Army rings in fundraising season

Salvation Army Sarasota thanks volunteers with Kettle Kick-Off event Dec. 3.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • December 3, 2015
Bromeliad tree sprouts at Selby Gardens

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Horticulture Department builds a tree for the holidays of only bromeliads.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Anthony Welch, of Sarasota, submitted this photo of Hart’s Landing on Sarasota Bay.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 3, 2015
Sarasota weather page photo: Dec. 3

Anthony Welch, of Sarasota, submitted this photo of Hart’s Landing on Sarasota Bay.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo. Kim and Tim Weeks
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • December 3, 2015
A purrfect union

Recently married couple met while working at Cat Depot and Sarasota Police Department swears in holiday help.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
File photo. Grace Hullinger promotes peace on Earth from the float for the Sarasota Tabernacle Christian School Saturday, at the Downtown Sarasota Holiday Parade in 2014.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • December 3, 2015
Sarasota calendar 12.3.15

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Dec. 3.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
C.J. Bannister received the Woman Veteran of the Year Award from Sarasota County Veterans Commission President Ted Smith.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • December 3, 2015
Goodwill Manasota director named Woman Veteran of the Year

C.J. Bannister, director for the Goodwill Manasota Veterans Services Program, helps veterans adjust to civilian life.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Homes across Sarasota are decking the halls in anticipation of the holidays.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 30, 2015
Wanted: Holiday displays for Light Up Sarasota

The 2nd Light Up Sarasota kicks-off with resident submissions.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Matthew Mayer submitted this photo of a sunset on Siesta Key Beach.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 26, 2015
Sarasota weather page photo: Nov. 26

Matthew Mayer submitted this photo of a sunset on Siesta Key Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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