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  • 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
  • Neighbors
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
Makayla Laney makes a silly face during the Pines of Sarasota Thanksgiving luncheon.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 25, 2015
Pines of Sarasota shares Thanksgiving feast for all generations

Senior residents share a meal with toddlers at Pines of Sarasota Tuesday, Nov. 24.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Rowan Callaway
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 25, 2015
Pie, please!

First Presbyterian Preschool students share what they are thankful for this year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lexy Friedman tells Santa what she wants for Christmas following the 2014 Light Up the Village parade in Siesta Key.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 25, 2015
Sarasota calendar 11.26.15

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Nov. 26.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
As an early player in the Negro American League, Buck O'Neil was first baseman for the Kansas City Monarchs from 1938-54.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 25, 2015
This week in history 11.26.15

A glimpse of the way things were from the archives.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jasmine Mendez is part of the Culinary Arts Program at the Boys & Girls Club Lee Wetherington Branch.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 25, 2015
Career Resource Center to fill gaps in labor force

Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County seeks to better prepare children for college and beyond.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 24, 2015
Bands rock out at Payne Park

Rock for a Cause returns for the 2nd year with a battle of the bands.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Trey MacDougall follows along with the performance at First Presbyterian Church Monday morning.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 23, 2015
Preschoolers gives thanks at First Presbyterian

Students perform for parents and share a meal with classmates in anticipation of Thanksgiving.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Regina Jenkins and Meadow Walker conclude the Interfaith Service on a high note with the Bethel Christian Methodist Episcopal Church Gospel Choir.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 23, 2015
Congregations gather in harmony for Interfaith Service

Sixteen congregations from varying faiths and denominations joined in fellowship at First Presbyterian Church Sunday night.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The sculpture title "The Guardian" by Nnamdi Okonkwo watches as festival goers pass by.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 22, 2015
Fall festival brings fine arts to the bayfront

The Sarasota Fall Fine Art Festival hosted artists from across the country for the weekend of Nov. 21.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Young Professionals Group member and lead singer for Jah Movement Shantal Norman.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 22, 2015
Bands turn up the music at Rock for a Cause

The second Rock for a Cause and Battle of the Bands takes over Payne Park Saturday, Nov. 21.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Charles Preston Rawls, of Sarasota, submitted this photo of sailboats at sunrise in the bay at Island Park.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 19, 2015
Sarasota weather page photo: Nov. 19

Charles Preston Rawls, of Sarasota, submitted this photo of sailboats at sunrise in the bay at Island Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
"Sea... what you see," by Suzanne Tomlin
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 19, 2015
Suzanne Tomlin wins Observer photo contest

The grand prize is a $5,000 flooring makeover from Manasota Flooring Inc.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Doris Leeper's "Garden Sculpture 3" sits on the corner of First Street and Orange Avenue.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 19, 2015
This week in history 11.5.15

A glimpse of the way things were from the archives.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 19, 2015
SMA Season's tidings

Sarasota Military Academy seeks funds and volunteers for Wreaths Across America at Sarasota National Cemetery.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Caroline Creevy performs with the group In Treble at the 2014 Rock for a Cause.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 19, 2015
Sarasota calendar 11.19.15

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Nov. 19.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The city hopes to transform Fruitville Road from an intimidating thoroughfare for pedestrians to a more friendly road.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 19, 2015
City gears up for Fruitville Road changes

With the city planning to design a more pedestrian-friendly Fruitville Road, residents and businesses offered their thoughts on how the street could evolve.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Event co-chairs CONA President Kafi Benz and Secretary Ann Kaplan
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 16, 2015
CONA toasts to 54 years

Sarasota County Council of Neighborhood Associations hosts fundraiser at Michael's On East to celebrate 54th anniversary.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 16, 2015
OBITUARY | Gasper Cajka

Gasper James Cajka, an Osprey resident, died Nov. 9.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Tanya Kutchara cooks up fresh barbecued shrimp from Ruth's Chris Steakhouse.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 13, 2015
Residents sample Taste of Gulf Gate

Friends of Gulf Gate Library hosts food and wine event Taste of Gulf Gate.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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