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Sweacocks appear to take after peacocks in their breeding habits.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 1, 2013
Swan, peacock hybrid ruffles residents' feathers

Schnoodles and Maltipoos inspired a resident to breed designer hybrid birds known as sweacocks.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 1, 2013
Sequester cuts get ugly for GMD

A federal beautification grant disappeared faster than you could say 'American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009' and isn't coming back.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 1, 2013
Red-light district helps plaza shine

Town officials say their hands are tied when it comes to a new adult-themed business district at Whitney Beach Plaza on the north-end of the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sisters Autumn and Bonnie Williams visited from the United Kingdom. They joined in on the Easter festivities Saturday morning.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • March 31, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Siesta Key Village Association Easter Egg Hunt

The Siesta Key Village Association and Beach Bazaar hosted the their 28th Annual Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, March 30 on Siesta Key Beach. Children ages one to six looked for Easter eggs through the grasses and sands of Siesta Key Beach. About 150 children attended the event with their parents.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Waylon Carr, 2, shows his mom, Caroline, the Easter egg he received from the Easter Bunny.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 31, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: BKYC Easter

Bird Key Yacht Club held their annual Easter event with a visit from the Easter Bunny, magician Stevie Dee, an egg hunt and brunch.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kiley Schein, 6
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 31, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Island Chapel Easter Egg Hunt

The Longboat Island Chapel held an Easter egg hunt for children Sunday, March 31.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Alice, 13, Elizabeth and Cara Oates, 9
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 31, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Casa del Mar Easter Egg Hunt

Casa del Mar Beach Resort hosted an Easter egg hunt Sunday, March 31.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kayleigh Pritchett, 6, with Mollie, 5, and Trey Raymond, 7
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 31, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Club & Resort Easter Party

The Longboat Key Club & Resort hosted an Easter egg hunt Sunday, March 31, which included sundry craft stations and a brunch buffet.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bryan Allman and his sons, Parker and Preston spent the day at the beach before the pool.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 31, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Stoneybrook Dive-In Movie

Stoneybrook at Heritage Harbour held a Dive-in Movie March 29 at its recreation center pool. Attendees watched Wreck-It Ralph and swam during a chilly night.

  • East County
  • News
Saldivar David and Rafael Ortegon, both deputies with the Sheriff’s Office
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 31, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sheriff's Office Torch Run

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office held its annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics March 29 at Manatee Technical Institute's East campus. The event featured a 5K run and a Kid's Fun Run, for children eight years old and younger.

  • East County
  • News
Colin Rudisell puts an Easter egg basket on his head during Granny Goose’s story time.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • March 31, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church Easter Egg Hunt

Children stampeded to find Easter Eggs Saturday, March 30 at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church. More than 50 children participated in the celebration. Shirley Stepp also known as Granny Goose told children stories and gave them prizes before the Easter egg hunt.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Skylar, Taylor and Katie Ramirez were in town visiting their grandparents, Lakewood Ranch residents Diane and Bill Nelson, not pictured.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 31, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Easter Egg Hunt

Hundreds of children and their families gathered March 30, at Lakewood Ranch Main Street for an Easter Egg Hunt event.

  • East County
  • News
Navah Cassagnol, 1, and Brynn Haworth, 1, become new friends at the Easter party.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 30, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Yacht Club Easter Party

The Easter Bunny visited Sarasota Yacht Club Saturday, March 30.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Paul, George, 1, and Penny Brown
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 30, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Beachplace Easter Party

Beachplace hosted an Easter egg hunt, followed by a pool party, Saturday, March 30.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Catalin Mihai, Tahja Tahja and Josh Zimmer
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • March 30, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : The 3rd Annual East Local Week ends with the Harvest Ball

The 3rd Annual Eat Local Week wrapped up with the Harvest Ball Friday, March 29 at the South Gate Community center where guests enjoyed a potluck dinner and contra dancing. Transition Sarasota put on their 3rd Annual Eat Local Week March 22 through the 29 to show the impact of local foods and their importance sustainability and the economy.

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