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So you have been shopping for gifts, wrapping presents, decorating the tree and the house and now you realize you haven't finished planning out the menu for Christmas day. And the thought...

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One of my favorite Christmas traditions is a day spent baking with my mom. From banana and pumpkin bread, to buckeyes and cinnamon buns, our entire day consists of baking sweet treats for...

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It’s often said Thanksgiving through the New Year is a make-or-break time for retailers. But it may also be a make-or-break time for the local economy. “Three times more money is inj...

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With Black Friday and Cyber Monday now faint memories, and just two more weeks left before Christmas, we bet there are still people on your list that you haven’t checked off.  Whether it ...

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Don’t miss out on this opportunity to win a $100,000 gift to Manatee County Public Schools. Patch.com is launching a nationwide contest to find the best dressed home in its Patch commu...

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Winter Wonderland proves that the holidays are magic. After all when else can you go sledding down a snow mountain in southwest Florida? Patch wondered exactly how it's done so went ...

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Dream as much as you want, but South Florida is not going to have a white Christmas. What the Sunshine State does offer in just about every city and town is a light show of homes decorate...

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The holidays kick into full gear this week on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch! There are a ton of free holiday events for kids and kids at heart. There will be carolling and carriage r...