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Southside Village Business Association Annual Holiday Stroll Returns December 13th Family-friendly event to Benefit Girls, Inc. of Sarasota County Contact Name: Leslie McKnight Contact Email: itsme1001@aol.com Contact Phone Number: 941.737.5566 The Southside Village Business Association invites our community, neighborhood residents and visitors to the annual Southside Village Holiday Stroll on December 13, 2019 from 5-9 p.m. The family-friendly annual celebration will feature a snow slide, bungy trampoline, hot cocoa, face painting and a holiday concert by Music Compound. Additionally, there will amazing raffles donated by local SSVBA business, a visit from Santa, festive activities and crafts organized and hosted by area businesses, plus a Southside Village storefront decorating contest to help guests catch the holiday spirit. Businesses will hold extended hours to welcome guests. Event proceeds will benefit Girls, Inc. of Sarasota County, the local affiliate of a national nonprofit youth organization dedicated to inspiring all girls to be strong, smart and bold. Participants from Girls, Inc. chorus will perform and volunteer at the event. The Southside Village Holiday Stroll will be celebrated throughout the business district surrounding the intersection of Hillview Street and Osprey Ave in Sarasota. Free Parking is available courtesy of Sarasota Memorial Hospital in the south parking garage located at the intersection of Hillview and US 41. Admission to the Southside Village Holiday Stroll is free; a nominal fee applies to some activities. Guests are encouraged to follow the Southside Village Holiday Stroll Facebook page for updates about the event. Sponsors include Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation, Saperston Companies, The Sarasota Observer Media Group, Gecko’s Grill & Pub, Knicks Tavern & Grill, Morton’s Gourmet Market, Coffrin Jewelers, Music Compound, Blu Home, Chasen Galleries, Rosebay International Real Estate Sung Cho's Tae Kwon Do and others. For sponsor information, please contact: Leslie McKnight: 941.737.5566 or itsme1001@aol.com.