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Sarasota News Leader October 4, 2013 Page 97 Siesta Seen businesses can post in their windows, he during Light Up the Village, Gaddie chided him. "It's not a 'mini parade,'" she said. "It's noted. not. It's major." Information about the event is provided to "It's growing," chimed in Anne Johnson of county schools each year, Matthes said. Fresh PR & Marketing. Another big event coming up is Sandfest, which is a major fundraiser for the Siesta Key "As long as the Sheriff's Department repreChamber of Commerce's annual July Fourth sentative is in the room, it's 'mini,'" Matthes fireworks show. It will be held on Friday, Nov. maintained, referring to Sgt. Steve Leavitt 1, from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Siesta Public Beach of the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office. (The SKVA has sought the Sheriff's Office's assispavilion, Matthes pointed out. tance with managing traffic around the parade And, not least of all, Light Up the Village — the past couple of years.) Siesta Village's holiday season kickoff — is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 30 from 6 to 9 As laughter bubbled in the room, Gaddie proceeded to ask for help in the effort to sign up p.m. at least one marching band for the event. "We After Matthes referred to the "mini parade" want to make our mini parade go from mini that escorts Santa Claus to Siesta Center to small," she added. The Beach Bazaar float makes its way down Ocean Boulevard during the 2012 Light Up the Village parade. Photo courtesy of Peter van Roekens