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Jim Purdy, director of operations for Manatee County YMCA's four branches, welcomes the public to a free Sledding with Santa event at the Lakewood Ranch branch Saturday.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • December 6, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Sledding with Santa at the YMCA

The Lakewood Ranch YMCA is having a free Sledding with Santa event Saturday, Dec. 7.

  • East County
  • News
Thieves had also pulled 1,920 feet of copper wire out of the ground Sunday, Dec. 1.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • December 6, 2013
Thieves twice steal copper wire from Lakewood Ranch site

Thieves Wednesday stole spools of copper wire that was planned to be used to replace wire that had been stolen earlier in the week from the same Lakewood Ranch work site.

  • East County
  • News
Braden River senior Kelly Logan is triple teamed by Lakewood Ranch in the first quarter.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 6, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY:Braden River vs. Lakewood Ranch Girls Basketball

The Lakewood Ranch High girls basketball team defeated rival Braden River 71-34 Dec. 5.

  • East County
  • Sports
Tom Barwin and Joan Beach
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • December 5, 2013
Visiting Artists Dinner Series: David Greilsammer

Visiting Artists Dinner Series: David Greilsammer

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • December 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Source Theatre Kiki for a Cause

PHOTO GALLERY: Source Theatre Kiki for a Cause

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • Nick Friedman
  • December 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Source Theatre's Kiki For a Cause

PHOTO GALLERY: Source Theatre's Kiki For a Cause

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Jack Littman-Quinn
  • December 5, 2013
Peruvian cuisine with a Continental flair

Peruvian cuisine with a Continental flair

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baklava
  • By Mike Cavaliere
  • December 5, 2013
Common Nonsense: Thanks for giving; now give me more

Common Nonsense: Thanks for giving; now give me more

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Phil and Wendy Lamacchia
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • December 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: 2013 Selby Wine, Dine and Pine

Selby Gardens held its annual Wine, Dine and Pine, Thursday, Dec. 5. Guests enjoyed live music, speciality desserts and a silent auction. All proceeds benefitted Selby Gardens.

  • Sarasota
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Southside Elementary's Hula Club performed in the courtyard
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • December 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Holiday Splendor at Ringling Museum

The Ringling Museum opened its doors for an evening of music and holiday cheer at its annual Holiday Splendor, Thursday, Dec. 5. Local school children performed for their family and guests in holiday-themed programs. The performances were held throughout the museum grounds and ranged from christmas carols to hula dancing.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Corey Schaul, Morgan Stanley, Tammy Halsted, St. Armands Travel, Mike Gray, Century 21, and Sam Asfur, Century 21
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • December 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce Holiday Party

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce celebrated the season with their annual Holiday Party at MarVista Dockside Restaurant on the evening of Thursday, Dec. 5.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dockmaster Bob Geraci played Christmas classics on his clarinet as residents walked by his former dock.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • December 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Harbour Lighting of the Docks

On Thursday, Dec. 5, Longboat Harbour residents participated in a Christmas-inspired stroll along the water, fittingly called Lighting of the Docks. This past week, boat owners decorated their docks with lights and colorful ornaments to be enjoyed by the many that came out for this event.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Man-olo men Brian Bethune and Bennett Maki
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • December 5, 2013
HOT FLASH: Shoe Fever

Black Tie Assistant Editor Heather Merriman stopped by the exclusive, first-look Manolo Blahnik party Wednesday, Dec. 4, at Saks Fifth Avenue Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
The SCF District Board of Trustees, including Vice Chairman Edward Bailey and Chairman Dr. Craig Trigueiro, present the college seal to President Dr. Carol F. Probstfeld during the inauguration ceremony.
  • By State College of Florida
  • December 5, 2013
SCF Celebrates the Inauguration of President Dr. Carol F. Probstfeld

State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) celebrated the inauguration of SCF's sixth president, Dr. Carol F. Probstfeld, on Friday, Nov. 8, at Neel Performing Arts Center with the SCF District Board of Trustees, faculty and staff, and students; public officials, business leaders, community members and university delegates.

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  • Neighbors
In total, 22 trees downtown were outfitted with strings of LED lights Wednesday as part of a project funded by the Downtown Improvement District.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 5, 2013
Tree lights come to Main Street

On Wednesday, oak trees along the 1300, 1400 and 1500 block of Main Street were adorned with lights that will remain in place year round; a similar lighting system is under consideration for Five Points Park.

  • Sarasota
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