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Mason Jordan poses for a photo on Dec. 8 outside the entrance to Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School. The slot receiver is in his fourth and final season on varsity and is the second-leading pass-catcher for the Cougars.
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Sarasota Police Officer Michael Pietron uses a radar to check speeds on the Ringling Causeway.
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Jolly (Flynn Nolen, center) is surrounded by the other characters including Candy (Christiana Allison), Mrs. Claus (Jillian Hurley), Jangle (Ray Barber), Tinsel (Vanessa Smith), Jingle (Mareece Love) and Santa Claus (Dellan Short).
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St. Armands Circle was several feet underwater following hurricanes Helene and Milton.
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Students from Sarasota High School's marching band walk in the parade.
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Each year, the parade features many local organizations, businesses, schools and clubs.

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Debi and Mike O'Leary take a look at the tree.
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