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Lakewood Ranch’s Joey Ambrosino scores one of Lakewood Ranch’s eight runs.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River vs. Lakewood Ranch

Cameron Pearcey hit a two-run home run in the top of the first inning to power the visiting Lakewood Ranch High baseball team to an 8-3 victory over Braden River Feb. 21.

  • East County
  • Sports
Liana Bryant and her son, Woody.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Purim Pandemonium at Temple Emanu-El

Temple Emanu-El hosted a carnival, Saturday, Feb. 23, to celebrate the Jewish Holiday of Purim. In celebration, attendees dressed in costume, snacked on light food and played games. Other entertainment included a dunk tank and inflatable bounce houses.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dale Sprintz welcomed guests with a red carpet and fake microphone.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Oscars Party at the Sprintz Home

Fourteen friends gathered for the 85th annual Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 24. Dale and Alan Sprintz hosted the gathering at their Corey's Landing home.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
49 signed up to speak at Walmart appeal hearing
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • February 25, 2013
Feb. 23: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: 49 signed up to speak at Walmart appeal hearing; Stop signs on Sarasota County Commission agenda; Arts Center seeks entries for exhibition; PHOTO GALLERY: Youth Fishing Tournament; Black Tie Untied

  • Siesta Key
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Wal-mart Stores Inc. representatives seek support for their 98,000-square-foot supercenter planned for Ringling Boulevard, while opponents argue the project was not allowed in the city's zoning code.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • February 25, 2013
49 signed up to speak at Walmart appeal hearing

The public comment session of the Tuesday hearing could run more than four hours.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 25, 2013
Arts Center seeks entries for exhibition

The Longboat Key Center for the Arts is seeking entries for its annual Community Juried Exhibition.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Read up on last weekend's black tie events with "Black Tie Untied!"
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 25, 2013
Black Tie Untied

There were plenty of cooks in the kitchen for the third annual Cooking for Wishes event, and many gentlemen showed up in suits while the ladies broke out slinky, shimmering dresses for the Sarasota Exotic Car Fest kickoff event, which was themed 'James Bond.'

  • Arts + Culture
Early voting for the town's March 12 municipal election begins this Saturday at Town Hall.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 25, 2013
Early voting begins Saturday

Key registered voters can vote early in the town's municipal election.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Existing and proposed stop signs at the intersection of Beechwood Avenue and Crestwood Avenue. Courtesy image
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 25, 2013
Stop signs on Sarasota County Commission agenda

The Sarasota County Traffic Advisory Council approved a resolution for a four-way stop at the intersection of Beechwood Avenue and Crestwood Avenue Dec. 10, to slow non-resident traffic.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 25, 2013
Manatee County Commission to meet Tuesday

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners will consider funding to solicit the 2017 World Rowing Championships to the area, among other topics.

  • East County
  • News
Chairwoman Eileen Curd with her husband, Howard Curd
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 24, 2013
Eight Over 80

Eight Over 80

  • Black Tie
Judy Goldstein, director, receives an Oscar from Emma Katz.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 24, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Purim at Temple Beth Israel

Temple Beth Israel celebrated Purim, a holiday recognizing Esther for delivering her people from danger, Sunday, Feb. 24. Events included reading the Megilah and a play, titled "Princess," written by member Judy Goldstein.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Polo players and cowboys did their best to separate cattle so they could pen three consecutively-numbered cattle from the herd.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 24, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: SMR Cup

Polo players and cowboys tested their skills in a three-day competition Feb. 22 through Feb. 24, during the annual Schroeder-Manatee Ranch Cup.

  • East County
  • News
Andrew Dulka, 9, fished with his cousin, Sebastian Barrera, 8.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 24, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Youth Fishing Tournament

More than 120 children and their families grabbed fishing poles and worms Feb. 23, and headed to Summerfield Lake, in Lakewood Ranch, for Lakewood Ranch's annual Youth Fishing Tournament.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Michael Bennett ran with his parents, Trey and Arlene Bennett.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 24, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Pirate 5K

East County residents and students at Braden River High School headed Feb. 23 to the school's track area, for the Pirate 5K Run/Walk.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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