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Sarasota County commissioners will consider beach maintenance and wild flowers during two regular meetings this week.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 8, 2013
Sarasota County Commission tackles tourist taxes

Commissioners will consider continuing an allocation of bed taxes for beach maintenance during an April 9 regular meeting.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The project will replace a subaqueous water line crossing under two bridges.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • April 8, 2013
Aging Bird Key water main to be replaced next year

The water line has been slated for replacement, and the city's utilities department has coated the pipe with epoxy as a preventive measure

  • Sarasota
  • News
Gloria Musicae musicians Esther Dickmann and Alicia Howington
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 7, 2013
Gloria Musicae Presents "Music in Reel Time" with Dick Hyman and the Gloria Musicae Singers

Gloria Musicae Presents "Music in Reel Time" with Dick Hyman and the Gloria Musicae Singers

  • Black Tie
Linda Coble and Sunny Kendrick had fun dancing to BC and the Gang.
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 7, 2013
Florida Wine and Balloon Festival - Sip and Soar

Florida Wine and Balloon Festival - Sip and Soar

  • Black Tie
Runners take off at the blare of the horn.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • April 7, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Run for the Turtles

Nearly 1,000 runners hit the beach Saturday, April 6 to help endangered turtles at Mote Marine Aquariums Run for the Turtles on Siesta Key Beach. The 5K sanctioned by the Manasota Track club and the 1-mile fun-run/walk provided major support for Mote Marine Laboratory's Sea Turtle Conservation and Research Program

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Mary Beth Grey, Barbara Saaby and Charleen and Fred Gorbet
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 7, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Palm-Aire Art Association Gala

Supporters of the Art Association of the Palm-Aire Country Club gathered for the organization's annual gala event April 6, at the Palm-Aire Country Cub clubhouse.

  • East County
  • News
Chuck and Jamie Smith
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 7, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Community Fund Gala

Local philanthropists gathered April 6, at the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club, for the Lakewood Ranch Community Fund's annual gala fundraising event.

  • East County
  • News
Lauren Redington, Eva Rey (with her cat, Mr. Darcy) and Lorena Abreu
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • April 7, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Music on Main

Attendees flocked to Music on Main in Lakewood Ranch April 5 for free music, food booths and games. Bradenton band soulRcoaster performed disco, country and classic rock while proceeds from the event went to the Taylor Emmons Scholarship Fund.

  • East County
  • News
Molly and the Rev. Dr. Vince Carroll
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 7, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: The Rev. Dr. Vince Carroll installation service

Longboat Island Chapel installed the Rev. Dr. Vince Carroll as its sixth senior pastor Sunday, April 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sue Borgelt and Linda Weiss
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 7, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Christ Church Farewell Party

Christ Church hosted a tropical-themed party Saturday, March 6, to say goodbye to seasonal members. The event featured a potluck, book sale and light-hearted costume contests.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By The Insider
  • April 6, 2013
7 MUST SEE MOVIES: 4/7 Sarasota Film Festival

7 MUST SEE MOVIES: 4/7 Sarasota Film Festival

  • Arts + Culture
Mike and Evelyn Bryant
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 6, 2013
'A Night in Paris' Gala

'A Night in Paris' Gala

  • Black Tie
Melissa and Michael Andersen
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 6, 2013
Florida Wine and Balloon Festival - Smokin' Hot Cigar Dinner and Balloon Glow

Florida Wine and Balloon Festival - Smokin' Hot Cigar Dinner and Balloon Glow

  • Black Tie
Chairs Wayne and Mindy Rollins with Bob the snake
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 6, 2013
Orchid Ball 'Midnight at the Oasis'

Orchid Ball 'Midnight at the Oasis'

  • Black Tie
Rhonda and Dan Deems
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 6, 2013
Florida Wine and Balloon Festival - Grand Tasting, Brunch & Charity Auction

Florida Wine and Balloon Festival - Grand Tasting, Brunch & Charity Auction

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