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Kepler Henry examines an egg before placing it in his basket.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: First Baptist Church Egg Hunt

Families gathered for an early Easter-egg hunt after service Sunday, March 24, in the church playground. Families ate an Easter breakfast before children ran into the playground in search of plastic eggs.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kiwanis Club members dressed as pirates.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Kiwanis Club Pirate Gala

Siesta Key Kiwanis Club members had a swashbuckling good time at their annual fundraiser gala Saturday, March 23, at the Sarasota Yacht Club. The theme of the 12th annual gala was 'the mighty pirate invasion,' and guests showed off their best pirate garb while raising money for the club.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Alex Quarles, Gwen MacKenzie and Margaret Wise stand near the donor wall.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Memorial Hospital Courtyard Tower Lobby Unveiling

Sarasota Memorial Hospital staff and donors got a first look at the newly completed lobby of the new Courtyard Tower Friday, March 22. Guests enjoyed food and drink while exploring the new lobby and admiring the donor wall.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
On Friday, March 22, at about 7 p.m., Sarasota Police responded to a report of a possible deceased person in the field.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • March 25, 2013
Police investigate Sarasota homicide

The 41-year-old woman was found dead in a field near 10th Street and Goodrich Avenue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Brent Feagans and Laura Daniel Gale
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Nautical Night at Sarasota Architectural Salvage

Guests dove into a nautical-themed fundraiser to benefit Mote Marine Thursday, March 21, at Sarasota Architectural Salvage. Attendees enjoyed light food and drink before participating in a raffle.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Victor Garguan, Sam Bretz, Tommy Scarpiato and Nathan Marshal row in the Boys Varsity 4.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • March 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Sarasota Invitational Regatta

The 2013 edition of the fourth Sarasota Invitational Regatta was held Saturday, March 23 at Nathan Benderson Park. In the inaugural year the regatta had more than 300 boat entries and 600 competitors registered, this year the regatta had more than 600 entries and more than 1,400 competitors. This was the first time the regatta took place at the new Regatta Island that is still under construction. Nathan Benderson Park is slated to become a premier 2,000-meter sprint course and regatta center by 2014.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 25, 2013
OSU Alumni Association golf outing upcoming

The Sarasota-Manatee Ohio State Alumni Association will hold its 11th annual Golf Outing April 6, at the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
Dr. Larry and Pat Thompson at Ringling College's Avant-Garde "A Novel Idea" Saturday, March 23. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 25, 2013
Black Tie Untied

It was a novel night at Ringling College of Art and Design's Evening at the Avant-Garde, Saturday, March 23, and the night was also rocking at the Firefly Gala, which featured a performance by Pat Benatar.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 25, 2013
Vehicles burglarized in two Lakewood Ranch communities

The unknown burglar(s) took cash and electronics from vehicles in the Braden Woods and Summerfield neighborhoods.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 25, 2013
IDA to break ground on facility

The Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority Board today will break ground on its new maintenance facility.

  • East County
  • News
The project would replace current lighting with 72 state-of-the-art "sea worthy" light fixtures throughout the underside of the bridge
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • March 25, 2013
Blue lights could shine on the Ringling Causeway

Representatives at Evolucia, a local LED lighting manufacturer, have said the company is willing to donate the lighting.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Festivalgoers munched on 2,000 pounds of Louisiana crawfish.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • March 24, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : St. Martha 2nd Annual Cajun Crawfish Festival

St. Martha Catholic School's second annual Cajun Crawfish Festival took place Saturday, March 23, to raise money for the school. Close to 3,000 festivalgoers enjoyed more than 2,000 pounds of crawfish brought in from Louisiana. Kids enjoyed carnival games, bouncy houses, face painting, a rock climbing wall, a cakewalk and even a mechanical shark. Teachers sat in dunk tanks and the Gumbo Boogie Band performed Cajun music.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lynn and Steve Blackledge
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 24, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Armands Lutheran Church Barbecue

St. Armands Key Lutheran Church held a barbecue Saturday, March 23, to raise funds for a service trip to Minot, N.D., to hep with flood relief.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Actress Aubrey Plaza fields questions from students. Courtesy Jackon Petty, Photography and Digital Imaging, class of 2015.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 24, 2013
Safety guaranteed at actress Aubrey Plaza's Ringling College visit

Actress Aubrey Plaza hosted a movie screening and Q&A session at Ringling College Saturday, March 23, as part of the college's Digital Filmmaking Studio Lab, which brings actors to the area via a collaboration with Ringling College and Future of Films LLC.

  • Arts + Culture
Harry Fager of “2 Saxy”
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 24, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Beachplace Farewell Party

Beachplace residents bid adieu to another fun-filled season of activities Saturday, March 23. Carol Stephani and Barbara planned the dinner, which featured Nancy's Bar-B-Q and music by 2 Saxy.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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