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Mike Awalt created this copper turtle.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 16, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Art at the Ranch

Art enthusiasts flocked March 16 to Lakewood Ranch Main Street for the annual Art at the Ranch event. The festival continues from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 17.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Spaghetti the Clown, also known as Marcelo Perez, entertained the children.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 16, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Kids Day at the Farmers Market

Families gathered at San Marco Plaza's weekly Farmers Market March 15, as it hosted a special Kids Day event.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Kenneth Silvestri and Marcy Porman
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 15, 2013
Wine Walk to the Ca' d'Zan

Wine Walk to the Ca' d'Zan

  • Black Tie
  • By Joe Hendricks
  • March 15, 2013
Out and about on Election Night (Part 1): Inside the Supervisor of Elections office

Out and about on Election Night (Part 1): Inside the Supervisor of Elections office

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Cate McLean
  • March 15, 2013
Fiona Farrell -- the face of Ireland for Gecko's Grill and Pub (plus drink recipes!)

Fiona Farrell -- the face of Ireland for Gecko's Grill and Pub (plus drink recipes!)

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Lisa Nisenson
  • March 15, 2013
"The Walkable City" -- an interview with Jeff Speck

"The Walkable City" -- an interview with Jeff Speck

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  • Things To Do
  • By Bonnie Silvestri
  • March 15, 2013
VIDEO: TWIS interviews Anne-Marie Slaughter at the 2013 Renaissance Luncheon

VIDEO: TWIS interviews Anne-Marie Slaughter at the 2013 Renaissance Luncheon

  • Arts + Entertainment
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    By
  • Jack Littman-Quinn
  • March 15, 2013
Northern New Jersey meets Southside Village

Northern New Jersey meets Southside Village

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By John Ewing
  • March 15, 2013
Let it Float: A studio visit with Matt Coombs

Let it Float: A studio visit with Matt Coombs

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Greg Bortnichak
  • March 15, 2013
"Of Mice and Men" at the Sarasota Opera: a TWIS spotlight on an American masterpiece

"Of Mice and Men" at the Sarasota Opera: a TWIS spotlight on an American masterpiece

  • Arts + Culture
Kay Mathers with Shayla Brown, Girl of the Year 2012
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 15, 2013
'She Knows Where She's Going' Honoree Luncheon

'She Knows Where She's Going' Honoree Luncheon

  • Black Tie
  • By Hector Ferran
  • March 15, 2013
"Spirals Everywhere" brings participation from the region

"Spirals Everywhere" brings participation from the region

  • Arts + Culture
Bob Fair, Jay Connelly and Jack States pose on a break from bagpipe playing.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 15, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Patrick's Celebration at Lynches

Lynches Pub & Grub held a weekend full o'activity Friday, March 15 through Monday, March 18, to observe St. Patrick's Day. Festivities included bagpipers, step dancers and live music.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Marlies Black and Arnie Heltzer rush the net.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 15, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Club Longboat Lobster Bash

Forty residents of Club Longboat competed in a tennis tournament Friday, March 15. The event concluded with an association wide cocktail party and lobster bash.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Terry Lewis, Olivia Cherry and Kathy Oravec
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 15, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sand Cay St. Patrick's Day Party

Sand Cay Beach Resort hosted a poolside St. Patrick's Day party Friday, March 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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