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Cindy Stuhley,  Gilly Francis,  Jay McHargue, Alessandro Rossal, Ryan Murphy and  Mary - Lou Moulton
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • April 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Historic Spanish Point High Tea Time

Community members gathered at Historic Spanish Point Sunday, April 28 to enjoy brunch and to celebrate 500 years of Florida history through Viva La Florida, a state collaboration. Community members listened to Spanish guitar my Bryan Spainhower and percussionist Max Kelly and heard actor Alessandro Rossal tell the story of an old Spanish trader. Gordon's Gourmet served the Spanish inspired brunch with more than 150 people in attendance during the two morning sessions. Community members also got a chance to bid on three personalized historic tours.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Cathy Minter and Wendy Holmberg enjoy the afternoon at Casey Key Fish House. Minter has a blue ribbon temporary tattoo to show her support during National Child Abuse Prevention month.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • April 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Child Protection Center Fundraiser at Casey Key Fish House

Community members streamed in and out of Casey Key Fish House from 2 to 6 pm Saturday, April 27 to raise money fro the Child Protection Center. Board member Elaine Crouse organized the event with Casey Key Fish House owner Jimmy VonHubertz to recognize National Child Abuse Prevention month. Neighbors wore blue, the color that represents child abuse prevention, and blue ribbons. The Child Protection Center deals with child abuse cases in Desoto and Sarasota County. This was the first time this event took place at Casey Key Fish House and the Child Protection Center hopes to keep up the partnership.

  • Sarasota
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Andria Piekarz, Gina Taylor and chairwoman Susan Brennan
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 27, 2013
'Deja Vu: The Love Boat'

'Deja Vu: The Love Boat'

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Chairwomen Susan Angermann and Angela Davis with president Diane Stewart
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 27, 2013
'Spring Bling'

'Spring Bling'

  • Black Tie
Sophomore Amanda Rak pitched a complete game, allowing one unearned run on six hits while striking out six.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY Lakewood Ranch vs. Tampa Sickles

Lakewood Ranch defeated Tampa Sickles 9-1 in the Class 6A-Region 3 quarterfinals April 25.

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Lakewood Ranch senior Olivia Ortiz receives the handoff from her younger sister Julia during the 4x800 relay.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Class 3A-Region 3 Track Meet

The Braden River, Lakewood Ranch and Sarasota High boys and girls track teams competed in the Class 3A-Region 3 meet April 25, at Charlotte High.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The cast reacts to the announcement made by the Herald, Jackson Helwege, that the Prince is giving a ball.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Cinderella at Nolan Middle School

Students at Nolan Middle School performed the musical Cinderella Friday, April 26, and Saturday, April 27.

  • East County
  • Schools
Beverly Arias volunteered to pick up trash at Siesta Key Beach for the Great American Clean Up.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • April 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : The Great American Clean Up Siesta Key

Volunteers all over the country participated in the Great American Cleanup 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 27 to beautify and improve the community. Keep Sarasota County Beautiful has been an affiliate of Keep America Beautiful, Inc., for almost 25 years and participates in the nation wide cleanup every year. An estimated 800 volunteers from all over Sarasota County registered to participate in The Great American Clean Up and will be scattered throughout 20 locations around Sarasota to beautify and clean up the community. Approximately 38 volunteers helped pick up trash on Siesta Key Beach.

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Bill Earl, Steve Sutter and Steve Hall
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Gulf Coast CEO Forum Golf Outing

Forty-four members of the Gulf Coast CEO Forum got together for a golf outing Friday, April 26, on the Longboat Key Club and Resort's Harbourside Course.

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Lannie Hough Jr. of Tampa-based Carlton Fields filed the suit on KB Home’s behalf in Manatee County Circuit Court April 23.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • April 27, 2013
Willowbrook developer KB Home files suit against subcontractors

KB Home, developer of the troubled Willowbrook condominium community in East County, filed a lawsuit against the subcontractors it hired to build the homes April 23.

  • East County
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Cassie Nell with chairwomen Susan Short, Lauren Glassman, Leslie Cornell Anders, Lea Mei and Vicki Rollo
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 26, 2013
Sophisticated Strut Fashion Series

Sophisticated Strut Fashion Series

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  • By TWIS Street
  • April 26, 2013
Farmers Market Manager's Field Trip: Worden Farms

Farmers Market Manager's Field Trip: Worden Farms

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  • By Joe Hendricks
  • April 26, 2013
City Attorney Bob Fournier comments on panhandling ordinance

City Attorney Bob Fournier comments on panhandling ordinance

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  • By Sarah Felder
  • April 26, 2013
Learning to cook with grains at Whole Foods Market Sarasota

Learning to cook with grains at Whole Foods Market Sarasota

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  • By Joe Hendricks
  • April 26, 2013
GoTonight.com a win-win-win for music lovers, venues and local bands

GoTonight.com a win-win-win for music lovers, venues and local bands

  • Arts + Culture
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