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Madeline Carnahan meets the Easter Bunny at Bird Key Yacht Club.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • April 20, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club Easter Egg Hunt

Members of Bird Key Yacht Club celebrated Easter with an entertaining magician, an exciting egg hunt and a tasty brunch on Sunday, April 20.

  • Longboat Key
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Cindy Philipp, Donna Meador and Don Philipp
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • April 20, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Casa Del Mar Easter Egg Hunt

Many Longboat Key visitors enjoyed an Easter egg hunt on Sunday, April 20, at Casa Del Mar. The Easter Bunny joined the children and their families for an exciting morning full of treats.

  • Longboat Key
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Paul and Devin Clancy with Nick Stellabotte and Richard Lyons
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • April 20, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Club Easter Celebration

Longboat Key Club celebrated Easter with plenty of fun family activities and brunch on Sunday, April 20, at the Islandside Golf Course.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Olivia and Logan Armstrong goof around.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • April 19, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Big Truck Day

Sarasota County hosed its 18th annual Big Truck Day Saturday, April 19, at Twin Lakes Park. The free event invited families to climb aboard vehicles of all sizes and shapes; including fire trucks, monster trucks and city busses. Easter eggs were hidden on the grounds and in the vehicles for children to find while the Easter bunny handed out sweets.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Heidi and Sloane McAllister hunt for eggs.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • April 19, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Village Easter Party

Siesta Key Village hosted its annual Easter Party Saturday, April 19, at Beach Access 5. The party included a meet and greet with the Easter bunny, face painting, an egg hunt and a visit from the fire station and sheriff's office.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Dr. Sam Seider with Jennifer and Dan Vigne
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • April 19, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Mote's 6th annual Party on the Pass

Mote's 6th annual Party on the Pass invited attendees to celebrate for a cause on Saturday, April 19, at the Aquarium at Mote Marine Laboratory. The party benefitted Mote Marine Laboratory's hospitals for dolphins, whales and sea turtles.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Beatrice Einstein laughs with Skip Ennis and Ann Richards at Joan Michlin's jewelry booth.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • April 19, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Fine Art Festival

The Longboat Key Fine Art Festival featured colorful and original works from local and national artisans on Saturday, April 19, at the Longboat Key Club's Tennis Gardens. The event was held during the Sarasota Open, offering attendees a break filled with paintings, jewelry, pottery and sculptures.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Children under 5 search for hidden eggs in the garden at Mar Vista.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • April 19, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Mar Vista Easter Egg Hunt

Longboat Key residents and visitors began their Easter celebration with Mar Vista's 26th annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 19, at Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant. The children were split into two age groups to look for the colorful eggs, each containing a tasty treat or special surprise.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ben and Katie Boazejewski help each other find eggs.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 19, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Waterlefe Egg Hunt

Children in the Waterlefe community carried their Easter baskets in search of plastic eggs behind the River Club April 12, during a special Easter egg hunt event.

  • East County
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Sarasota County firefighters arrive on the scene of a vehicular homicide that began with a police chase.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 19, 2014
Woman crashes car into north Sarasota home

A Tampa woman allegedly fleeing a crime scene drove her car into a home on 32nd Street killing 62-year-old Eleanor Ball before 3:30 a.m. Saturday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
UPDATE: Chillounge Night rescheduled due to forecast
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 18, 2014
Matt Dillon on ditching class, curiosity and the power of a good story

Matt Dillon on ditching class, curiosity and the power of a good story

  • Arts + Culture
SONY DSC
    By
  • Jack Littman-Quinn
  • April 18, 2014
Hop to it: Easter Dining Options

Hop to it: Easter Dining Options

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Jose Franch-Ballester
    By
  • June LeBell
  • April 18, 2014
MUSIC REVIEW: La Musica final program

La Musica ended its season last Wednesday with a wonderfully sculpted program it played with precision and beauty.

  • Arts + Culture
All Easter eggs will contain prizes donated by Siesta Key vendors. Registration for the egg hunt is $10.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • April 18, 2014
Weekend Best Bet: Siesta Key Village Easter Party

Meet the Easter bunny and hunt fun for eggs on Siesta Beach at the fifth annual Siesta Key Village Easter Party Saturday, April 18.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Sheriff Knight announces in an Aug. 1 press conference the success of a collaborative effort with area businesses to crack down on retail theft.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • April 18, 2014
Sheriff's Office reports falling crime rate

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office released its annual report Wednesday, highlighting agency milestones and achievements.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
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