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Sarasota News Leader November 22, 2013 Page 121 Siesta Seen Mark Smith, head of the Siesta Key Village Maintenance Corp., pointed out that, years ago — before the county began the Village beautification project — the county helped the SKVA buy extra garbage cans. He said he could contact county staff to determine whether the county would be willing to cover half the cost, perhaps, of recycling bins. the meeting. She hopes to have another report by the time the SKVA holds its Dec. 3 meeting. A determination would also have to be made about whether the dumpster in the municipal lot is big enough to accommodate both garbage and recyclables, Smith continued. Someone might need to be designated to bring carts with the collected recyclables to the dumpster site on garbage pick-up day, he said. During the SKVA meeting this month, Gaddie encouraged people to sign up to participate in the parade, which will begin around 5:30 p.m. and proceed down Ocean Boulevard. "It's the biggest and best parade in the area," she proclaimed. LIGHT UP THE VILLAGE Planning has continued for the traditional holiday kickoff in Siesta Village, Light Up the Village, which will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 30, right after Thanksgiving. A lot of effort has gone into the parade since it began a few years ago. Last year, it featured Shay had counted 12 locations where recy- about 25 floats. clable bins are most needed in the Village, Gaddie noted, based on the typical contents Anyone seeking more details about participating in the parade may email Gaddie directly at in the garbage cans in those spots. cherylgaddie@gmail.com. However, Shay pointed out that fewer locaAs the SKVA website points out, children tions could be tried at first on a trial basis. can give Santa their wish lists, have their Matthes questioned whether 12 was a number faces painted, visit with Santa's elves and be big enough to garner county interest in offer- entertained by Clifford the Big Red Dog and ing funding assistance. Sunshine the Clown at Siesta Center during the event. "Let me at least ask," Smith replied. Santa's gift bags, provided by Beach Bazaar, Perhaps grant money could be found to help will be given to the first 250 children who visit pay for the project, Smith added. with Santa. The Jolly Old Elf is expected to "I was going to ask that question, too," Shay arrive at Siesta Center at 6:15 p.m. said. Businesses will offer refreshments, and live Gaddie, Shay and Smith will continue work musical entertainment will be presented on the details, Gaddie told members attending by the Pine View High School Jazz Band,