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Junior Megan Harden dances with senior Alexis Brocious.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 12, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River High Prom

Students at Braden River High School enjoyed prom Saturday night.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Gary and Sheryl Tancer with their daughter Ashley
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • May 12, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Mother's Day Brunch

Families came together on Sunday, May 12 at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens to appreciate moms for Mother's Day and enjoy the beautiful gardens on a sunny day. More than 615 people attended the three different brunch seating's where Michael's On East catered.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Olivia Daige gives her mom Stephanie a kiss on the cheek.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • May 12, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : First Sarasota the Downtown Baptist Church Pancake Breakfast

Parishioners gathered together for a pancake breakfast Sunday, May 12 at First Sarasota the Downtown Baptist Church for Mother's Day. Children ate breakfast with their mothers and the youth group collected money for their mission trip in June to Jamaica.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mariano Ortiz dips his date Gabriela Landivar.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • May 12, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Suncoast Polytechnical High School Prom

Suncoast Polytechnical High School students attended prom Saturday, May 12 at Laurel Oaks Country Club to participate in the school tradition. Approximately 145 students attended the Never Say Goodbye Peter Pan themed prom and danced the night away.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dr. Jody Abrams of the Sarasota Retina Institute with his wife, Angela
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • May 12, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: BRE PTO Night in Havanah

Braden River Elementary School held its annual Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) fundraiser at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing May 10. Themed, Night in Havanah, the event featured Cuban food, music, dancing and a silent auction.

  • East County
  • News
Jordan Gigliotti, Jason McLeod and Jamie Dunnam
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • May 12, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: All in For ALS

A Life Story Foundation, an organization created by Kevin Swan to fight amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), held the All in For ALS Casino Night at The Lake Club May 10. Festivities included elegant food, a live band, wine and gambling.

  • East County
  • News
Captain Payton Harris supervises parents as they row out.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • May 12, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Sarasota Scullers Row with your Child

The Sarasota Scullers taught their parents how to row Saturday, May 11 at Blackburn Point on Casey Key so that parents would know the kind of physical training they go through almost everyday. More than 100 people showed up to the second Row With Your Child fundraiser where they went through a brief 30-minute lesson before getting out on the water with kids.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Carey Mulligan and Leonardo DiCaprio star in "The Great Gatsby"
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • May 12, 2013
FILM REVIEW: 'The Great Gatsby'

For the sixth time "The Great Gatsby" has been adapted for film. And when Baz Luhrmann directs, you know you're in for sensual overdrive.

  • Arts + Culture
Students had fun dancing and singing along to their favorite songs.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 12, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota High School's Prom

There were 350 students that attended Sarasota High School's prom Saturday, May 11, at Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jeffrey Burgess and Deanna Martinez with Lara Johnson and Bartosz Wloka
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 12, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Military Academy's Prom

Sarasota Military Academy held their 2013 Prom Saturday, May 11, at Michael's On East.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
There were 75 people who volunteered to help with the Sister Keys Clean Up Saturday, May 11, on Longboat Key.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 11, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Bay Watch Sister Keys Clean Up

The Sarasota Bay Watch held their Sister Keys Clean Up Saturday, May 11, out on Longboat Key. There were 75 volunteers who took part in the clean up that was followed up with a free lunch at Mar Vista.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Natalie Palmer held Fruit Loop.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 11, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Bashaw Art & Music Festival

Children at Bashaw Elementary School and their families celebrated the Mexican culture with art, music, dancing and other festivities May 10, during the school's annual Art & Music Festival.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Joe Hendricks
  • May 10, 2013
Joe on the Go: The final push -- and does it really matter?

Joe on the Go: The final push -- and does it really matter?

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  • Things To Do
  • By John Ewing
  • May 10, 2013
Chefs help local kids, one dish at a time

Chefs help local kids, one dish at a time

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Winners gather together after being recognized for their hard work.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • May 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : 23rd Annual Frank G. Berlin, Sr. Small Business Awards

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce hosted the 23rd Annual Frank G. Berlin, Sr. Small Business Awards Friday, May 10 at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota to recognize hard working business people and businesses. Sponsors awarded businesses with plaques for young professional, woman entrepreneur, cultural organization, non - profit organization, international business, young business and small business.

  • Sarasota
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