ON THE FLIP SIDE: A+E < ‘The Nutcracker.’ Sarasota Ballet gives new life to the classic. Men, Whiskey and Watches. A fine time for refined tastes. 4
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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2015
Photos by Cliff Roles
Above: Decorated Christmas trees were on the silent auction. Left: McLain Miller, Rory Cole, Pearl Parry, Ellie Fitzgerald and Julia Tomlinson
CHRISTMAS IN Rebecca Blitz and daughter Elizabeth
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Saturday, Dec. 12, at Michael’s On East Benefiting Make-A-Wish Central and Northern Florida
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Heather and Jamie Myers
Sherra Fritz with daughter Aubrey
Chairs Bianca Lawrence, Shana Zamikoff and Michele Schlossberg with Santa
here must have been a lot of parents dealing with major sugarhighs at this event because more than 300 people attended the annual holiday affair, making it a record-breaking year. Families enjoyed cookies, cakes, ice cream, candy bars, a chocolate fountain and more. Parents who decided to be “naughty” sipped on Bailey’s and cream. Children enjoyed activities such as face painting, balloon animals, cookie decorating and a special snow area. The Teddy Bear Brigade handed out stuffed animals to all the young attendees. And even the big guy himself was there to hand out some Christmas cheer, including to Chairs Bianca Lawrence, Shana Zamikoff and Michele Schlossberg, who took a turn sitting on Santa’s knee. PAGE 2