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Jackie Crews, Mary Neauhauser and Chris Parlett measure scoops of rice, dehydrated vegetables and soy flour.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • March 12, 2016
St. Boniface helps stop hunger

Members of the congregation at St. Boniface help pack more than 10,000 meals for Stop Hunger Now.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The 2016 SPARCCle Gala was themed “Masquerade.”
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 12, 2016
SPARCCle Gala 'Masquerade'

More than 150 guests attended SPARCCle Gala “Masquerade” on Saturday, March 12, at Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 12, 2016
Gulfshore celebrates 20 years

Gulfshore of Longboat Key celebrated its 20th anniversary Saturday, March 12.

  • Longboat Key
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Hannah Segraves, Sarahina Borgia, Maddy Hodgetts and Kaylyn Camacho represent the Ringling College of Art & Design.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 12, 2016
Adfed Suncoast applauds advertisers

The American Advertising Awards recognized creativity in advertising.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Tony and Kelly Barrett, who founded Heroes Party at the Ranch, believe the event will continue to grow.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 12, 2016
A pint of charity

Heroes Party at the Ranch grows in its quest to raise money to help veterans.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 12, 2016
Luck of the Irish returns to the Ranch

The Irish Celtic Festival drew hundreds of guests from Lakewood Ranch and surrounding communities.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 12, 2016
Faith carnival fosters family fun

The preschool at Faith United Church of Christ hosts the event each year.

  • East County
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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 12, 2016
Town of Longboat Key opens house

The Town of Longboat Key hosted a Community Open House Saturday, March 12, at the Public Safety Complex.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Marguerite Barnett and Bob the boa dance around the ballroom.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 12, 2016
Polo Grill and Bar hosts 'A Night in Morocco'

The Lakewood Ranch YMCA's Interactive Dinner boasted a Moroccan theme this year.

  • Black Tie
Student Government Association members Emily McNulty, Kennedy Hunter, Meagan Gigliotti and Sarah Crawford show off their shirts for the event.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 11, 2016
BRHS bans together to raise money for the Carrier family

The school hosted a Lip Sync Battle, which benefited Band Director Kendall Carrier and his family.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Honorary Chairwoman Audrey Coleman
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 11, 2016
Pique Nique Sur la Baie 2016

New College of Florida hosted its 33rd annual Pique Nique Sur la Baie on Friday, March 11, at New College of Florida Bayfront

  • Black Tie
Carly the pug participated in the Lucky Dog Parade in 2015. The event will be held at 12:30 p.m. this year.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 11, 2016
WEEKEND BEST BET: Irish Celtic Festival

The festival will celebrate its fifth year with new entertainment and an Irish Relay Race.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jack Short
  • March 11, 2016
JetBlue curbs SRQ flights to New York

One of SRQ’s New York flights will become seasonal, rather than year-round.

  • Sarasota
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Margaret Barbieri and Iain Webb with Chairwoman Sydney Goldstein
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 11, 2016
Sarasota Ballet Anniversary Dinner

Sarasota Ballet hosted a private 25th Anniversary Dinner on Friday, March 11, at Michael's Wine Cellar.

  • Black Tie
ODA catcher Parke Phillips went 3-for-4 with a double and a triple.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 11, 2016
Thunder posts shutout

The Out-of-Door Academy baseball team beat Admiral Farragut 6-0 March 10.

  • East County
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