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Tiffany and Sophia Storis
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 11, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Selby Garden's Mother's Day Brunch

Families celebrated Mother's Day at the Selby Gardens Mother's Day Brunch Sunday, May 11. After brunch, which included hot dishes and desserts, attendees enjoyed the gardens.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Charlotte and Mike Griffin have three daughters at Braden River.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • May 11, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: BRE PTO Annual Fundraiser

Braden River Elementary School's Parent Teacher Organization held its annual fundraiser, Night on the Bayou, May 10 at Linger Lodge Restaurant & Bar.

  • East County
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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Glow Run

PHOTO GALLERY: Glow Run

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Ed Stanton, Donna Farina, Rick Gress and Barry McClure
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • May 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Yacht Club Mother's Day Dash

Sarasota Yacht Club held a Mother's Day Dash featuring an exciting regatta followed by a poolside party and buffet on Saturday, May 10. Although this is the first year for the race, the club hopes to make it an annual event.

  • Longboat Key
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Carlos Arevalo, Destiny Sowell, Daniel Hoy and Samantha Wallice Villacorta
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Military Academy Prom

Sarasota Military Academy held its annual prom Saturday, May 10, at Michael's On East. To mark the end of the academic year, students spent the evening dining and dancing.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
China Roberts and Jacob Baxter
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota High School Prom

Sarasota High School held its annual prom Saturday, May 10, at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota. Students enjoyed dinner and dancing at the masquerade-themed evening.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Girls Inc. participants shout a cheer before the run.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Run for the Music 5K

Hundreds of runners gathered May 10, at Lakewood Ranch High School, for the Lakewood Ranch High School band program's Run for the Music 5K.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A Life Story Foundation held its 2nd annual DeBartolo Family Foundation All-in-For ALS Casino Night event Friday, May 9, at The Lake Club.
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • May 9, 2014
2nd annual DeBartolo Family Foundation All-In For ALS Casino Night

2nd annual DeBartolo Family Foundation All-In For ALS Casino Night

  • Black Tie
Downtown-Sarasota-Night
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 9, 2014
Weekend's best bets: Friday, May 9

Weekend's best bets: Friday, May 9

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SONY DSC
    By
  • Jack Littman-Quinn
  • May 9, 2014
Off the Hook Seafood Company: Off-the-charts good

Off the Hook Seafood Company: Off-the-charts good

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Joe Hembree and Sara Blackwell
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 9, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Argus Foundation 'Low Country Boil'

The Argus Foundation held its annual 'Meet and Greet Our Government Officials' at its Low Country Boil Friday, May 9, at Sarasota Outboard Club. The evening invited members to mingle with government officials from Sarasota and Manatee Counties while enjoying an all you-can-eat pot luck dinner. "I come every year for the camaraderie and the ability to interact with the public casually" says Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections Kathy Dent.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ali and Traci Cavanaugh
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • May 9, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Payton Wright Golf Tournament

The Payton Wright Foundation held its Sixth Annual Golf Tournament May 9 at Lakewood Ranch Country Club. The event also included a banquet with dinner, a silent auction and live music.

  • East County
  • News
Kruegle has volunteered at FISH Boatworks for almost 3 years.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • May 9, 2014
PHOTO OF THE DAY: The Art of Boat Building

Longboat Key resident Herman Kruegle assists Rick Stewart in the restoration of an old wooden boat on Friday, May 9, at FISH Boatworks in Cortez Fishing Village.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Proceeds will go to Prospect Riding Center, a nonprofit that provides therapeutic and recreational horse riding.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • May 9, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Prospect Riding Center Hoedown

Prospect Riding Center will host its 2014 Hoedown Dance Jamboree Saturday.

  • East County
  • News
Following brunch guests can catch the final concert of the Spring Music Series, performed by Yesterdayze.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 9, 2014
Weekend Best Bet: Selby Gardens Mother's Day Brunch

Enjoy the gardens with loved ones before sitting down for brunch catered by Michael's On East Sunday, May 11.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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