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Bonnie Wilder, Judy Tobias and Mac Spitzer catch up in the shade.

Maxine Tauber, Lois Lowsky and Karen Gary wear menorah headbands.

Lois

Karen and Bob Gary

Mac Spitzer offers a brownie to Karen Gary

Bonnie Wilder and Gail Barzman

Mac Spitzer hands a tray of treats to Sylvia and Irwin Pastor.

Sylvia and Irwin Pastor

Gail Barzman and Irwin Pastor

Irwin Pastor waves goodbye.

Mac Spitzer accepts a donation from Kelly Veit.

Irwin Pastor

Irwin Pastor says hello to Karen Gary.

Mac Spitzer greets Irwin Pastor.

The group set up chairs to allow for social distancing.

Ethan and Andrew M'Mwirichia, Renee Ingersoll and Makena and Peter M'Mwirichia

Ethan and Andrew M'Mwirichia, Renee Ingersoll and Makena and Peter M'Mwirichia

Ethan and Andrew M'Mwirichia, Renee Ingersoll and Makena and Peter M'Mwirichia

Andrew M'Mwirichia runs around the tree.

Clockwise from top left: Martin Poretsky, Henriette Van Eck, Nancy Rozance, Ethan M'Mwirichia, Makena M'Mwirichia, Renee Ingersoll, Andrew M'Mwirichia and Peter M'Mwirichia

Makena M'Mwirichia chats with Santa.

Nicole, Colter and Chris Niesel with Lou and Yolanda Uzel

There were 15 feet more of lights this year.

There were 15 feet more of lights this year.

Mayor Ken Schneier and Mark Meador prepare to light the tree.

Mark Meador provides light for Mayor Ken Schneier.

Gail Loefgren kicks off the tree lighting ceremony.

Heather Sellers, Henriette Van Eck, Martin Poretsky, Nancy Rozance and Ray Sellers with "reindeer" Banyan and Odie.

Attendees spread out in the old Amore Restaurant parking lot.

Dee Harmer and Cynthia Craig

Chamber members Celia Moore and Reva Jackson

Clockwise from top left: Bill, Tavia, Thierry, Tinsley and Tascher Ames

Robby and Dahlia Reid

Town manager Tom Harmer and Mayor Ken Schneier (right) speak to a pair of their more festive constituents.

Suzy Brenner made a "social distancing menorah" to remind folks to keep their distance.

Henriette Van Eck, Nancy Rozance and Martin Poretsky

Nancy Rozance poses while Jack Rozance snaps a photo.

The programs were passed out as usual.

The Rev. Ken Blyth, the Rev. Brock Patterson, Father Robert Dziedziak, the Rev. Norman Pritchard, Rabbi Stephen Sniderman and Father Dave Marshall

Sue Wertman and Ann Quackenbush from Christ Church of Longboat Key.

The choir was led by Michael Bodnyk.

Michael Bodnyk led the choir of eight.

Michael Bodnyk and Ann Stephenson-Moe

Father Robert Dziedziak sits while the Rev. Norman Pritchard speaks.

The Rev. Norman Pritchard gave the service's main message.

The six faith leaders occupied the front of the room and took turns moving to speak.

After the service, the faith leaders greeted their congregants quickly before everyone parted ways.

About 55 attendees came to the in-person service. The church had planned for up to 76.