Little dogs, big dogs and event some cats paraded over to Selby Five Points Park to pose for pictures with Santa Claus Saturday.

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.

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

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

This weekend, the first round of The Observer Cup tournament and the 11th annual Observer Challenge will take place.

Selby Gardens held its first annual Bromeliad Tree Lighting Ceremony with champagne and music by the gospel choir of the Westcoast School for Human Development. The holiday kick-off event precedes the opening of Selby's tropical celebration, Lights in Bloom.

The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee held its fourth annual Women's Day Monday. The event is an opportunity for women to come together over lunch.

Laurel Park residents gathered Sunday for their annual holiday gala.

Laurel Park residents gathered Sunday for a tree-decorating party.

Selby Five Points Park held a tree-lighting ceremony Saturday before the holiday parade.

The streets of downtown Sarasota were packed with smiling faces as the crowds cheered for the Downtown Sarasota Holiday Parade on Saturday, Dec. 4.

The Sarasota Holiday Parade took place downtown Saturday, Dec. 4 starting at 7 PM.