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

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

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Board President Hillary Steel, Artistic Director Iain Webb and Business Director Mary Anne Servian
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  • 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
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  • 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.

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

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

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Piper and Ashley Carson
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  • 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.
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  • December 12, 2010
Temple Sinai serves up fun afternoon

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

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Newfoundland pups enjoy a lazy morning with their owners.
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  • 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.

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Willa Saalwaechter with John and Barbara Sulton
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  • 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.

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The dinghy parade’s backdrop included the Ringling Bridge and the skyline of Sarasota at sunset.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • December 11, 2010
Boat Parade lights up the waters of Sarasota

Sarasota Holiday Boat Parade of Lights lit up the waters from City Island all the way to Sarasota Bayfront Park on Saturday, Dec. 11.

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Nancy Krohngold dishes up a smokey pulled pork sandwich and layers it with barbecue sauce.
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  • December 11, 2010
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Oak smoke

Nancy's Bar-B-Q will open in approximately six weeks.

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Patty Bettle, Peggy Wilhelm and Barbara Collins
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  • December 10, 2010
Joy to the World Luncheon

Joy to the World Luncheon

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Nancy Krohngold dishes up a pulled pork sandwich and baked beans during lunch time at the restaurant's future site, at 301 Pineapple Ave.
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  • December 10, 2010
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Oak smoke

Nancy's Bar-B-Q will officially open in approximately six weeks, at 301 Pineapple Ave.

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A thief stole a Salvation Army donation kettle containing an undetermined amount of money.
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  • Robin Roy
  • December 10, 2010
Salvation Army Christmas kettle stolen

Sheriff's deputies are searching for a man who grabbed a donation kettle from a Salvation Army volunteer.

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Merida Mayor Angelica Araujo and Mayor Kelly Kirschner sign the sister city treaty.
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  • Maria Amodio
  • December 10, 2010
UPDATE: Ceremony formalizes Sarasota's newest sister city

A ceremony held Friday, Dec. 10 celebrated the addition of Merida, Mexico, as Sarasota's newest sister city.

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Children and their parents line up for cookies and juice at the annual holiday party put on by Healthy Families Sarasota.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • December 9, 2010
Healthy Families Sarasota celebrates the holiday season

The Healthy Families Sarasota held their 13th annual holiday party at the First Baptist Church on Main Street on Thursday, Dec. 9 from 6 to 8 PM.

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