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Tim Daveler, Liz Huselid, Michael Perry, Thomas Krug, Art Jackman, Greg Hagopian, AJ Stickley and Steve Zimath
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • March 11, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Pound the Ground 5K

Runners ran in the first Pound the Ground 5K Saturday, March 9 at the celery fields to raise money to end child homelessness in King County. About 200 people attended the run that they had been planning for 2 months. The race included obstacles like an 8-foot wall, hurdles, and tires. 'We wanted to start something new and fresh in Sarasota and to utilize the parks we have for events like this,' said Event Organizer Jason Lancaster.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 11, 2013
Black Tie Untied

Florida Studio Theatre held their annual Bag Ladies and Baubles luncheon Thursday, March 7 in the new John C. Court Cabernet at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 11, 2013
Traffic Advisory Council to consider Village parking

The Sarasota County Traffic Advisory Council will hear a request from a property owner to prohibit street-side parking on Avenida De Mayo.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Janice Woods, Verla Heotis and Irene Ward promoted "Play for Pink" accessories.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 11, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Rosedale 'Play for Pink'

Nearly 90 golfers hit the greenways March 9, at the Rosedale Golf & Country Club, for the annual Play for P.I.N.K golf tournament and luncheon.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Orr
  • March 11, 2013
A "redo" interview with Richard Dorfman

A "redo" interview with Richard Dorfman

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  • Things To Do
At Town Hall tonight, a new mayor and vice mayor will be chosen for the coming year.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 10, 2013
Longboat Key mayor and vice mayor selected tonight

The Town Commission will certify last week's election results and four commissioners will take an oath of office for additional service tonight.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Riverview’s Michael Moore hits a backhand shot.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: SHS v. RHS tennis

Sarasota High School and Riverview High school boys and girls tennis teams played one another Thursday, March 7 at Sarasota High School

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Residents paid attention to detail and decorated the pool with floating lily pad candles.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • March 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Gulf and Bay Luau

Residents at the Gulf and Bay Club held a luau Friday, March 8 by the pool to get residents together. Captain Curt's catered dinner which included a roasted pig. Lily pad candles floated in the pool as the sunset over the white sand beach on Siesta Key. Fire dancers performed for the residents and Marc Anthony played the music. 'We are looking for everyone to have a community affair and come together,' said event organizer Vern Johnson. Close to 250 people attended the luau.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
First graders performed a Peruvian bird dance with masks.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • March 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Bay Haven Latin Day

The students at Bay Haven School of Basic Plus turned classrooms into different Latin countries Friday, March 8 to learn about these countries. Students prepared a special project about their chosen country and at the end of the day each grade performed a dance.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Toi and Sandy Estes credited their matching purple hues to “unintentional coordination.”
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: UPWC Diamond and Crystal Ball

The University Park Women's Club held its annual charity event, the Diamond and Crystal Ball, March 9. Themed 'A Night at the Copa,' the event featured an auction, with proceeds going to the Just for Girls Academy in Bradenton.

  • East County
  • News
The number of early voting was 198 voters below target compared to the 2011 City Commission election. During that election, 1,070 residents voted early.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • March 10, 2013
Fewer Sarasota residents vote early in city election

After a week of early voting, 198 fewer voters cast ballots compared to the 2011 City Commission election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Emilie Pinho walked with her son, Matthew.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: MS Walk

East County residents gathered to support friends with multiple sclerosis March 9, during the Walk MS on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • News
Sixth-graders Ashley Cole and Karagan Murfin used chairs as props in their routine.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Haile Dance Off

Haile Middle School students kicked off their Spring Break with a special "So You Think You Can Dance" competition March 8, at the end of school.

  • East County
  • Schools
Angela Mejicanos, Kelly Raggo and Serena Robins
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 9, 2013
Banyan Ball 'Back to Our Roots'

Banyan Ball 'Back to Our Roots'

  • Black Tie
Nancy and John Pappas with Annette Hogan
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 9, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: LBKCA Annual Community Juried Exhibition

The Longboat Key Center for the Arts, a division of the Ringling College of Art and Design, held its annual community juried exhibition Saturday, March 9. The show featured more than 250 submissions.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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Cindy Ritchell, Ann Quackenbush, Brenda Korthauer, Beverly Sutton and Kit Torchia all lend a helping hand in packing seeds to send internationally to farmers who need them. Quackenbush is a driving force behind Hope Seeds, a charitable ministry through Christ Church of Longboat Key.
  • December 22, 2025
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Andrew Carrillo poses for a photo on Dec. 16 at Out-of-Door Academy. He's been the go-to guy on attack for the Thunder throughout their 2025-26 season.
  • December 22, 2025
East County Athlete of the Week: Andrew Carrillo
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Manatee County commissioners approve reducing speed limits throughout the county.
  • December 22, 2025
Speed limits reduced on nine roads in Manatee County
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The library will be constructed on the light green area depicted on this map within Longboat Key's Town Center Green. The entire library would be around 11,230 square feet with the possible enhancements.
  • December 22, 2025
Buchanan's $1 million donation formally accepted for library
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Sarasota students share Christmas wishes in letters to Santa
  • December 22, 2025
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