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Paramedics inspect and treat a Mar Vista employee following the explosion of a fuel canister at the Kiwanis Club Gourmet Lawn Party on Dec. 3.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 5, 2016
Mar Vista employees suffer burns after lawn party explosion

General manager Anthony Cucci and cook Andres Herrera-Cardenas were treated and released from local hospitals.

  • Longboat Key
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The theme of the party was "Jingle & Flamingle" to celebrate the holidays Florida style. Photo courtesy of Erin Christy
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • December 5, 2016
Black Tie & Tales 12.08.16

From a Flamingo-themed holiday party to snow at an outdoor event in Florida, there were plenty of surprises on the social scene this week.

  • Black Tie
Siesta Key resident Lourdes Ramirez is opposing plans for a hotel on the barrier island.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • December 5, 2016
Siesta resident petitions against hotel proposal

Former County Commission candidate Lourdes Ramirez has started a campaign to oppose Comp Plan changes that could allow a large hotel on the island.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 5, 2016
Super Cat II tournament brings tennis greats to Longboat

The annual men's tournament brought tennis players from 33 states to Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • December 4, 2016
Laurel Park gets in the holiday spirit

Laurel Park neighborhood residents gathered to celebrate the holiday season.

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  • Neighbors
    By
  • Edward Alley
  • December 4, 2016
Music review: Sarasota Orchestra Masterworks 2

Every section of the orchestra was showcased throughout the charming concert.

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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • December 4, 2016
Siesta Key hosts seafood and music festival

The Siesta Key Seafood and Music festival brought local restaurants, musicians and artists together at Siesta Key Public Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 4, 2016
Longboat Island Chapel celebrates the holidays

Attendees toasted to food, family and friendship.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • December 4, 2016
Designing Women Boutique hosts enchanting gala

The annual fundraising event was held at Michael’s on the Bay at Selby Gardens on Dec. 3.

  • Black Tie
East County Basketball Roundup: 12.04.16
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 4, 2016
East County Basketball Roundup: 12.04.16

East County Basketball Roundup: 12.04.16

  • East County
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • December 4, 2016
VIDEO: Parade decks downtown Sarasota with holiday cheer

Sarasota kicks off the holiday season with lions and tigers and Santa Claus (oh my)!

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • December 3, 2016
Christmas in Candyland grants holiday wishes

It was beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Michael's On East Dec. 2.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 3, 2016
Evening in paradise; tropical night

The University Park event raised funds for Just for Girls Elementary.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Santa (Bradenton' s Tom Jensvold) tries to get 2-year-old Evan Billingham of Lakewood Ranch to give him a high five, as Evan' s dad, Dr. Chris Dillingham, looks on.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 3, 2016
Jingle all the way in Lakewood Ranch fundraiser

The Arthritis Foundation fundraising run packed Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 3, 2016
Bird Key blesses its fleet

184 members gathered for the blessing, cocktail hour and dinner.

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