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Yaryna Klimchak
March 24, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY : Face Autism Easter Egg Hunt

Face Autism held an Easter egg hunt Saturday, March 23 at Ashton Elementary School to give autistic children a chance to play and explore. Approximately 50 children attended the Easter egg hunt with their parents and siblings. 'They should have the sane opportunities as typical children,' said Director Colleen Buccieri. Children played games, blew bubbles, got their faces painted and filled their buckets with dozens of Easter eggs.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Katie Hendrick
March 24, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Longbeach Village Yard Sale

The Longbeach Village Association hosted a neighborhood-wide yard sale Saturday, March 23. Proceeds benefited association social gatherings. Unsold items went to Tidewell Treasures in Bradenton.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Yaryna Klimchak
March 24, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY : Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce business card exchange social

The Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce held a business card exchange social Thursday, March 22 t Day Hagan Asset Management to let business owners network and socialize. Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Kevin Cooper said, 'the social aspect of business is just as important as the working aspect.' Approximately 45 people attended the event where refreshments and appetizers were served. Business owners also celebrated birthday of events and office manager Chastanna Niemann with a cake from Costco.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Katie Hendrick
March 24, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast Part 2

The Longboat Key Kiwanis Club hosted its annual pancake breakfast Saturday, March 23, at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church. The event, which featured a 50/50 raffle, benefited the club's scholarship fund and operational costs.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Katie Hendrick
March 24, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key held its annual pancake breakfast Saturday, March 23. The event, which included a 50/50 raffle, benefited the club's scholarship fund and operational costs.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Black Tie Staff
March 23, 2013

Ringling College's An Evening at the Avant-Garde: 'A Novel Idea'

Black Tie

Black Tie Staff
March 23, 2013

Firefly Gala

Black Tie

Katie Hendrick
March 23, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Yacht Club Bowl Off

The bowling teams of Bird Key Yacht Club and Sarasota Yacht Club held their annual bowl off Friday, March 22, followed by a dinner at Bird Key Yacht Club. The Bird Key team enjoyed a narrow victory, winning by 123 pins.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Josh Siegel
March 23, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Polo Under the Palms

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center returned to Lakewood Ranch for the third annual Polo Under the Palms event. Attendees at the Sarasota Polo Club watched a polo match and participated in silent and live auctions benefiting the cancer research center.

East County
News

Josh Siegel
March 23, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Bayside Eggolution Egg Hunt

Bayside Community Church held its annual Eggolution Easter Egg Hunt at Lakewood Ranch Park March 23. In addition to the massive hunt, over 2,000 attendees could play on inflatable games and slides, rock climb and visit with the Easter Bunny.

East County
News

Josh Siegel
March 23, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Eggstravaganza

Kids chased after thousands of candy-filled eggs spread across soccer and baseball fields for the Lakewood Ranch Eggstravaganza at the Greenbrook Adventure Park March 23. Other pre-Easter activities included face painting, pictures with the Easter Bunny and a petting zoo.