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Students at the Braden River High School prom dance to the cupid shuffle.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • May 17, 2014
Braden River High School Prom 'A Night in Paris'

Braden River High School students gathered at Polo Grill and Bar's Fete Ballroom Saturday, May 17, for prom.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Dolly Ivey, Theresa Bealle, Joanne Quares and Gail Beuile show off their accessories.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 17, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY:Harvest & Harmony

A farm-to-fork event, King Family Farm and Market hosted an all-things "Southern Living" event May 17, as the magazine's Contributing Editor Rebecca Lang demonstrated how to prepare four recipes from the magazine and her cookbook. Harvest & Harmony attendees also enjoyed music and a dinner of crops grown at the farm, prepared by Loft 5.

  • East County
  • News
Keith and the Florida Bluegrass Express entertain patrons.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 17, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River Bluegrass Festival and Gumbo Cook-off

Linger Lodge Restaurant and Campground hosted a day of "gumbo goodness" and bluegrass tunes for its annual Braden River Bluegrass Festival and Gumbo Cook-off May 17.

  • East County
  • News
Bob Webber enjoys an evening with his daughter, Chiana.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 17, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: GreyHawk Landing Daddy-Daughter Dance

Efforts by the GreyHawk Landing Events Committee to create the Daddy-Daughter Dance for members of the community culminated May 17, as 50 fathers and their daughters shared an evening of eating, dancing and spending time together in the community's clubhouse.

  • East County
  • News
Rachel Small and Valeria Erazo say "cheese" beside their furry friend, Biscuit.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 17, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Nolan Nights

Nolan Middle School students and their families enjoyed an evening of cotton candy, music by the school's band and games during annual fundraiser Nolan Nights, May 17, at Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • Schools
Bob and Carolyn Fuccis with Miss Daisy
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 17, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Emanu-El Blessing of the Animals

Temple Emanu-El hosted its annual Blessing of the Animals Saturday, May 17. The temple invited members of the public to bless their pets and have a quick check-up with Dr. Hal Alterman. Attendees included families from as far as Orlando. Rabbi Brenner Glickman said the blessings at the outdoor ceremony.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Adam Frazier and Mercedes Elizalde
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 17, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Pine View 2014 Cobalt

Pine View School for the Gifted held its annual Cobalt Saturday, May 17, at the Chelsea Center. Students enjoyed sweet snacks outside before heading inside where they enjoyed dinner.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Barry Bartholomew and Melissa Herron on “Bubba”
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • May 17, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sister Keys Cleanup

On May 17, volunteers spent their morning removing trash and debris from the mangrove islands as part of Sarasota Bay Watch's 6th annual Sister Keys Cleanup. Travelling by boat and kayak, a group of 75 residents took to the Keys to collect and dispose of items ranging from couches to beer cans.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tish and honoree Mike Brey with Gary and Renee
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • May 16, 2014
2014 Dick Vitale Gala

2014 Dick Vitale Gala

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 16, 2014
Weekend's best bets: Friday, May 16

Weekend's best bets: Friday, May 16

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SONY DSC
    By
  • Jack Littman-Quinn
  • May 16, 2014
Beauty of Sprouts: The joys of organic food

Beauty of Sprouts: The joys of organic food

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Linda and Rev. Fred Robinson with Bishop Dabney Smith and wife, Mary Wallis.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 16, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Church of the Redeemer Potluck on Palm

The Church of the Redeemer held a Potluck on Palm Friday, May 16, along Palm Avenue. The potluck was a surprise to congratulate the Rev. Fredrick Robinson on his 20th anniversary of being rector at the church.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Republican Marie Nisco defeated Ray Porter by roughly 5% points to take the District 5 seat on the Charter Review Board in 2008.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 16, 2014
Democrat enters County Commission race

If 56-year-old Ray Porter qualifies in the race for the District 4 seat, it would mean a closed primary for Sarasota County voters.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Sam Davidson, Shannon Brzuchalski and Frank Maggio member of the Community Youth Development Board of Directors
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 16, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Community Youth Development Annual Celebration

The Community Youth Development held its 18th annual Celebration Friday, May 16, at the Francis. Members of the community celebrated youth and adult volunteers of Sarasota. The nonprofits Business Partner of the Year Award went to Westfield Sarasota Square Mall while Sarasota students, such as Kathy Quispe and Vanessa Rodriguez, received scholarships.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Willie Shaw, the city's District One representative, previously served as vice mayor.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 16, 2014
Shaw selected as Sarasota Mayor

At a meeting this afternoon, the Sarasota City Commission selected Willie Shaw to serve as mayor, with Susan Chapman assuming the role of vice mayor.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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