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Don't miss the Margaret Barbieri Conservatory of Dance perform classical variations from multiple famous ballets in "Holiday Variations."

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Santa Claus is coming to the Circle tonight at the 34th Annual Holiday Night of Lights.

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Susan Roberts' class at Brookside Middle School recently decorated a chemistry-themed Christmas tree with ornaments that represent elements of the periodic table.

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Sarasota Christian School students recently held a contest to determine which school employee would "Go Crazy for Reading."

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