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LIGHTING UP THE VILLAGE A new stove for Christmas has this 'chef' smiling. CROWD WELCOMES THE HOLIDAY SEASON TO SIESTA KEY Staff Reports The weather was a bit nippier than usual for Siesta Key, but it did not deter the spectators who lined Beach Road and Ocean Boulevard on Nov. 24 to see the parade that kicked off the Light Up the Village event. Numbering 26 entries altogether, the floats and marching units represented an array of businesses and organizations. This year, the Jolly Old Elf himself arrived by boat instead of sleigh, before he took his "The parade was awesome," Cheryl Gaddie, appointed place in Siesta Center to hear the who helped coordinate the event, told The Christmas wishes of the children. Sarasota News Leader. "I have not had a person who has not said it was the best parade As expected, Siesta Key Association Director Bob Waechter had his antique fire engine in we ever had."