31st Annual Holiday Night on The Circle
The tall Christmas Tree on St Armands Circle lights the historic shopping district with holiday spirit illuminated with thousands of white lights and lighted silhouette decorations!
On the 31st Holiday Night on St Armands Circle held Friday, December 3, 2010, the Circle magically came to light and life with grace and elegance. Throughout the season, visitors enjoy strolling elegant shops. The shopping area also makes an inspired location for a relaxing lunch - an afternoon tea - or a candlelit dinner- and top off your evening with a horse and carriage ride under the stars.
The official kick off to the Holiday season, the Holiday Night began at 6 pm with Santa's arrival and the lighting of St. Armands' 4-story-tall Christmas tree. And, of course, we musn't forget the arrival of that jolly old elf, Santa Claus! If you missed it this year, plan ahead for the 2011 version.
Twelve live musical entertainment groups scattered thoroughout the Circle and strolling musicians add to the festivities. Children can visit with Santa and share their wish list!
Stores have extended store hours and the feeling of holiday cheer is in the air.
Photo: Louis Wery
Countdown to 32nd Annual Holiday Night on the Circle
31st Annual Holiday Night on St. Armands
St. Armands Circle
Sarasota, Florida 34236 USA
Friday, December 3, 2010
6:00 - 9:00pm
Santa Arrives at 6 pm
Tree Lighting at 6:15pm
St Armands Circle Association
Carolers Sing Traditional Holiday Songs
We love seeing carolers dressed up in velvet costumes singing holiday songs into the tropical night as we stroll The Circle.
Photo: http://www.flickr.com/photos/sanbeiji/ / CC BY-SA 2.0
The Christmas Tree Lighting at 6:15 pm
Just after Santa arrives on St Armands Circle
The Circle looks magical on Holiday Night with sparkling ornaments and lights.
Photo: http://www.flickr.com/photos/laffy4k/ / CC BY 2.0
We Can Only Hope for Some New Old Music
Gaudete, or Rejoice, dates from the 16th century
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News about St Armands Circle
- A jazzy tradition of 22 years and counting
- Drummer Al Hixon wound up the 22nd season of his Monday night jazz jams last week at 15 South on Sarasota's St. Armand's Circle. Hixon and bassist Mark Neuenschwander were joined by a special guest on keyboards, Boston's Chris Neville, whose hefty jazz ...
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- Location is ideal, just moments to trendy St. Armands Circle, the arts of Downtown Sarasota and to the Longboat Key Club and Marina. Offered for sale at $2.4 million by Realtor Michael Granston, Century 21 Dockside Realty Associates, Longboat Key.
- Record month for Sarasota, Manatee tourism
- Vicky, who's into stained glass, shops at Garden Argosy on St. Armands Circle, in Sarasota Thursday afternoon. Argosy store owners, Kathie and Ron Hermann stated, "This has been the best season ever, We're very happy with our traffic flow.
- Sarasota ranks No. 1 for the arts
- Special mention was given in the article, which appears in American Style's Summer 2012 issue, to the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art's "Art after 4" series, and to the St. Armands Circle "first Wednesday" arts events. A number of collaborative ...
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Where's best place to catch holiday spirit?
Trigger joviality of season
I've tried lots of ways to boost my holiday spirits. I like to go shopping on Christmas Eve even though I usually finish my To Do list early. Watching everyone rush around buying last-minute gifts and sharing holiday greetings spinkles the air with goodwill.
How do you keep your spirits high during this festive season?
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Wendy G
Feb 1, 2011 @ 2:31 pm | delete
- Even when it's warm outside, we like to visit. My boyfriend and I love to go stroll around “the Circle” several times a year. It’s very family orientated yet still has restaurants and bars for the vacationer looking for fun.
I make my boyfriend take me Salsa dancing at 15 South. Cha Cha’s and the Columbia have been nice night spots. I want to go to the Daquiri Deck soon (it just opened). Tommy Bahama’s ledge is fun to hang out and watch people. http://www.SaintArmandsCircle.com has a listing of business. Ice Cream shops, Jewelers, Galleries, etc … It’s a fun time, go there if you are in the area
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lasertek
Dec 19, 2010 @ 7:13 pm | delete
- This place seems interesting and fun to visit. Might consider coming here next year.
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Tipi
Nov 30, 2010 @ 9:30 am | delete
- Very inviting, time to ring in the season! Christmas blessings to you and yours!
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Wednesday_Elf
Nov 23, 2010 @ 3:31 pm | delete
- Ah -- I just left the South after 17 years to move to the Midwest. Christmas in Sarasota and spending time around St. Armands Circle sounds far, far "warmer" than the Missouri winter I have chosen! :) Your sunshine and warm Gulf breezes are really appealing. Have a lovely - and warm - holiday on St. Armands Circle. I'll try not to envy you too much! :)
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