The subtle shift is upon us. Here in Sarasota and Manatee counties, the switch from bathing suits to fuzzy slippers marks the true beginning of the holiday season, and with it, the glorious, and occasionally gaudy transformation of our neighborhoods.

But beyond the big-box sales and the seasonal concerts that grace our many beautiful venues, there is one tradition that we at the Sarasota Herald-Tribune look forward to publishing most: the dazzling, delightful, and sometimes delightfully over-the-top displays that transform our local streets into temporary, glowing wonderlands.

That’s right, it’s time for our annual Christmas Lights Map, and once again, we’re asking for your help to fill it up. We invite you to send in your address — whether you’ve strung a simple line of white lights al

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