April 19: Morning Headlines
April 19, 2013
Morning stories: Vandalsim continues at Ringling Shopping Center; Sarasota County announces 'Try Transit Day'
WEEKEND BEST BET: Sarasota Open closing weekend
April 19, 2013
Field whittled down to elite eight, celebrity exhibition kicks off Saturday's action.
Tangerine Bay receives huge insurance increase
April 19, 2013
Tangerine Bay received a more than 800% wind (hurricane) insurance premium increase this month.
PHOTO GALLERY: Seaplace End of Season Party
April 18, 2013
Seaplace residents held a poolside end of season party Wednesday, April 17. Sonny's Barbecue catered the event; Patsy and Majella performed.
PHOTO GALLERY: Islander Club End of Season Party
April 18, 2013
The Islander Club held a poolside party Wednesday, April 17, to celebrate the end of season. Ciao Italia catered the event.
PHOTO GALLERY: Promenade End of Season Party
April 17, 2013
Promenade residents enjoyed a Mardi Gras-themed end of season party Wednesday, April 17.
PHOTO GALLERY: Mote Marine Wine Tasting
April 17, 2013
Mote Marine Laboratory hosted a wine tasting fundraiser Wednesday, April 17, at Harry's Continental Kitchen.
Longboat Key homes sell for $5.7 million, $3.5 million
April 17, 2013
Both Gulfside properties are located on the Manatee County portion of Longboat Key.
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Hat's off to Dee Pelton, volunteers
05/15/13
Dee Pelton held a luncheon that will be tough to top. -
Youth sailors descend on City Island
05/15/13
Approximately 250 people hit the water Saturday, April 20 through Sunday, April 21, for Sailfest. The regatta, Sarasota Youth Sailing's biggest fundraiser of the year, included four classes of competition — Optimus, 420, Laser and Multi-hull — and a barbecue feast. -
Book club sunsets for the season
05/15/13
The Sunset Beach Book Club, in its 10th year, ended this season with a luncheon and discussion of the book “Gone Girl,” by Gillian Flynn, April 18, at Lazy Lobster. Discussion moderator was Ricki Carroll. Together, the group read five books this season.
