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Yaryna Klimchak
April 8, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY : Casey Key Picnic

The Casey Key Association hosted their annual picnic Sunday, April 7 at the Nokomis beach pavilion to get together with community members. 'It is great for people to get to know one another in a relaxed atmosphere,' said Steven Lee. 'We love Casey Key and support it.' Butchers Gourmet served dinner to 145 community members and Bryan Spainhower played Spanish guitar.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Yaryna Klimchak
April 8, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY : CaliFlorida Longboarda Cruza Palooza

CaliFlorida Surf - Skate Shop hosted Longboarda Cruza Palooza Sunday, April 7 to get long board skaters out and just to have fun. More than 100 skaters registered for the 13.2, 2.6 and 4.4-mile races. Children raced the 2.6-mile race and both amateurs and pros raced the 13.2 and 4.4-mile race. Racers ages eight to 55 participated in races around the island. 'This is what we do,' said owner Blake Parsons.

Arts + Culture

Eddie Kirsch
April 8, 2013

April 8: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota County Commission tackles tourist taxes; Aging Bird Key water main to be replaced next year; Village streets repavement planned this year; Westcoast Black Theater Troupe buys permanent home

Longboat Key
News

Nick Friedman
April 8, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Beyond the Dream

Kelly Wright, of Fox News and 'Beyond the Dream,' filmed a segment in Sarasota Thursday, April 4, at The Francis downtown. Wright performed live jazz music and awarded local leaders who have followed in the footsteps of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Ghandi.

Sarasota
News

Nick Friedman
April 8, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Patterson Foundation Legacy of Valor Luncheon

The Patterson Foundation celebrated the launch of its Legacy of Valor Campaign Friday, April 5, at the Girl Scouts of the Gulfcoast Conference Center. The campaign will highlight military service and patriotism in Sarasota leading up to next spring's Patriot Plaza dedication.

Sarasota
News

Nick Friedman
April 8, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Family Living Kids' Day

Family Living hosted its annual Kids' Day Saturday, April 6, at Payne Park. Families and children explored the event's many summer camp and educational booths and participated in many family friendly events, including face painting, miniature horse petting and Strider bike races.

Sarasota
News

Mallory Gnaegy
April 8, 2013

Newscaster Tom Brokaw talks modern journalism

Tom Brokaw spoke Monday, April 8, at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall to benefit The Ringling College Library Association.

Arts + Culture

Alex Mahadevan
April 8, 2013

Post 9/11 era is focus of Town Hall lectures

Former President George W. Bush and former U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta are among the speakers during the 2014 Ringling Town Hall Lecture Series.

Sarasota
News

Alex Mahadevan
April 8, 2013

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe buys venue

The performance group purchased the 2-acre site where it has been performing for the last three years.

Arts + Culture

Rachel S. OHara
April 8, 2013

Black Tie Untied

More than 800 people attended Girls Inc.'s 25th annual Celebration Luncheon Thursday, April 4, at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens was transformed into a "Midnight at the Oasis" for the 32nd Orchid Ball Saturday, April 6.

Arts + Culture

Robin Hartill
April 8, 2013

Village streets repavement planned for this year

Repavement of several streets in the Longbeach Village will begin in late summer or early fall, according to Longbeach Village Association President Michael Drake, who updated residents about plans at the association's meeting last week.