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The new studio is located at 5360 Gulf of Mexico Drive in the Centre Shops.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 17, 2012
LBK Cabinetry opens in Centre Shops

The company is open for business and its showroom is scheduled for completion next month.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 17, 2012
Service planned for teen

A Celebration of Life service will be held for Sierra Johnson Sept. 21.

  • East County
  • News
CYD Executive Director Karen Bogues and former Senator Lisa Carlton
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • September 17, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: CYD Leadership Breakfast

Community Youth Development hosted its annual leadership breakfast to honor local leaders Wednesday, Sept. 12. This year's honorees included former Senator, Lisa Carlton and Michael Saunders. Attendees enjoyed breakfast at the Boys and Girls Club before the honorees were recognized.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
R.J. Lodge plays with a hula-hoop.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • September 17, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Walk for the Kids

The Boys and Girls Club of Sarasota hosted a walk Saturday, Sept. 15, at Ed Smith Stadium, to raise awareness of the need for safe places for children to spend their time. The third annual walk included an appearance by the Orioles bird, and after the 3k walk, children were invited to play games on the field.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 17, 2012
Mustangs win streak comes to an end

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team's streak of 117 consecutive victories came to an end Sept. 15 at the Olympia Titan Invitational at Hammock Beach's Ocean Course in Palm Coast.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 17, 2012
Lady Mustangs finish third at Mt. Dew Invite

The Lakewood Ranch High girls cross country team scored 146 points to finish third at the Mt. Dew Invitational Sept. 15 at the University of Florida.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 17, 2012
Lady Pirates run to third-place finish

The Braden River High girls cross country team scored 87 points to finish third at the Bradenton Runner's Club Invitational Sept. 15.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Bird Street Players weather the storm.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • September 17, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: FridayFest

Despite rainy weather, a large crowd turned out for the final FridayFest of the season, Friday, Sept. 14, at the Van Wezel. The Bird Street Players provided live music, and multiple vendors provided food.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 17, 2012
County Commission to meet for growth workshop

Sarasota County staff will tomorrow start discussions with County commissioners about the future of development management.

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Mark Weeks laughs as Caiden Woodworth, 5, raises his arms up in the air victoriously Saturday, Sept. 15 during Hang 10 for Autism at Siesta Key Public Beach.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 16, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Hang 10 for Autism

There were more than 70 kids registered and 200 volunteers that participated in the third annual Hang 10 for Autism Surf Event Saturday, Sept. 15, at Siesta Key Public Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
More than 140 people registered to participate in the first monthly Yoga at the Ringling event Saturday, Sept. 15.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 16, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Yoga at the Ringling

More than 140 people practiced yoga as they looked out on the Sarasota Bay during the first Yoga at the Ringling event Saturday, Sept. 15 at the Ca d'Zan

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jennifer Allen wears her prom dress from 1988.
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • September 15, 2012
Southside Prom Night

Southside Prom Night

  • Black Tie
ODA sophomore Monica Costa digs the ball to a teammate.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA volleyball vs. Bradenton Christian

The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team opened its district season with a 25-8, 25-14, 29-27 victory over Bradenton Christian Sept. 13. Natalie Rodriguez finished with 15 kills and Natalie Buffett added 12 kills to lead the way for the Lady Thunder. Haley Preininger recorded 21 assists and 11 digs and Audra Pack had seven perfect passes and five aces.

  • East County
  • Sports
Dylan Colby, 8, and his brother Clay, 10, found a chunk of metal during the 2012 International Coastal Cleanup on Siesta Key beach, which began at 8 a.m. today.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 2012 International Coastal Cleanup

Participants in the 2012 International Coastal Cleanup on Siesta Key beach this morning said plastic bottle caps and cigarette butts were the most common pieces of trash collected.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
John Abbett and Kathleen Slaven
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • September 15, 2012
Rock of Ages

Rock of Ages

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