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Drs. Emily and Mike Arsenault
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 23, 2013
Firefly Gala

Firefly Gala

  • Black Tie
Sarasota Yacht Club bowlers, Sirlene and Jerry Bonney with Debbie Duncan
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 23, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Yacht Club Bowl Off

The bowling teams of Bird Key Yacht Club and Sarasota Yacht Club held their annual bowl off Friday, March 22, followed by a dinner at Bird Key Yacht Club. The Bird Key team enjoyed a narrow victory, winning by 123 pins.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
(Back) Vicki and Kelsey Runyard, who both visited from Chicago, and Susan Dewitt; (Front) Nicholas and Christian Dewitt
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 23, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Polo Under the Palms

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center returned to Lakewood Ranch for the third annual Polo Under the Palms event. Attendees at the Sarasota Polo Club watched a polo match and participated in silent and live auctions benefiting the cancer research center.

  • East County
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Amanda, Hayden, Andrew and Wesley Beecher
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 23, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Bayside Eggolution Egg Hunt

Bayside Community Church held its annual Eggolution Easter Egg Hunt at Lakewood Ranch Park March 23. In addition to the massive hunt, over 2,000 attendees could play on inflatable games and slides, rock climb and visit with the Easter Bunny.

  • East County
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Heather and Savannah Jones
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 23, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Eggstravaganza

Kids chased after thousands of candy-filled eggs spread across soccer and baseball fields for the Lakewood Ranch Eggstravaganza at the Greenbrook Adventure Park March 23. Other pre-Easter activities included face painting, pictures with the Easter Bunny and a petting zoo.

  • East County
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Noreen Delaney and Michael Marracini
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 22, 2013
'Encore - The Dance Goes On'

'Encore - The Dance Goes On'

  • Black Tie
Bill Scott, Dan Garde, Gloria Juhn, Ortraud Scherer and Valeri Scott
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 22, 2013
Salute to the Stars Awards Luncheon

Salute to the Stars Awards Luncheon

  • Black Tie
Tracy Turnblad and her best friend Penny Pingleton, played by Gabby Maraia and Julia Bellanger, watch television.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 22, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Hairspray

Students at The Out-of-Door Academy are performing the Broadway musical " Hairspray" this weekend. The last performance is 7 p.m. March 23.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Bryce Gill joined his mom, Ashley, and brother, Clayton, 6, for his first game of bingo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 22, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: BRE Bingo

A cafeteria full of mothers and sons itched in their seats to shout "Bingo" March 22, during Braden River Elementary School's Mother/Son Bingo Night.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Tom and Sue Ghezzi
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 22, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Key Concierge Anniversary Party

Ken Concierge celebrated its 10-year anniversary with a cocktail party and dinner Thursday, March 21, at the Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 22, 2013
Sarasota powerboat racing team finalists in Champion contest

Sarasota-based offshore powerboat-racing team, Scott Free Racing, has the chance to win $50,000.

  • Arts + Culture
Lands End home destroyed in fire — learn more in today's headlines!
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 22, 2013
March 22: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Lands End home destroyed in fire; State senators vote down effort to reduce red-light camera fees; Weekend Best Bets; and Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota County plans to add eight parking spaces to Siesta Key Beach Access 7.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 22, 2013
County prepares Siesta Key parking expansion

Sarasota County issued a request for quotes to move fencing at Beach Access 7, to add eight parking spaces.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 22, 2013
'Click it or Ticket' campaign nabs 181 motorists

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office cited 181 drivers for seatbelt violations from March 1 through March 16.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"A Breath Away" by Joseph McGurl will be on display through April 4 at Palm Avenue Fine Art
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 22, 2013
Weekend's Best Bet: American Masters 2013 Invitational Show

Palm Avenue Fine Art newest exhibit opens tonight and runs through April 4.

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