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Maggie Adler, Wendy Davis, Tess Rosales, Bill Mestrezat and Christina Holmes
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Triathlon and Duathlon sprints

When most were enjoying a lazy Sunday morning in bed on May 6, over 150 individuals from around Florida were having an intense morning workout at the Longboat Key Club and Resort. The Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce hosted a Triathlon and Duathlon sprint series for the first time.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The bonus will go to employees that aren’t slated to receive a tenure-based bonus for the 2012-2013 school year.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 7, 2012
Sarasota teachers, School Board reach agreement

The Sarasota Classified/Teachers Association and the School Board of Sarasota County came agreed on a contract for the next school year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Attendees enjoyed perusing the art display, which featured work from pre-kindergarten through 12th-grade students.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • May 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Arts Day

The Out-of-Door Academy showcased its student artists of all ages during the school's Arts Day May 5, at its Lakewood Ranch campus. The day featured performances from the school's orchestra, band, chorus and jazz ensemble, as well as an art display in the theater lobby.

  • Arts + Culture
Longboat Key Town Hall is located at 501 Bay Isles Road.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 7, 2012
Commission to appoint board members tonight

The commission will make appointments to four town boards at tonight's regular meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
National Nurses Week runs from May 6-12. File photo.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 7, 2012
Sarasota Memorial celebrates its 1,200 nurses this week

Sarasota Memorial Hospital has a week long list of activities and celebrations planned to honor its nurses during National Nurses Week.

  • Sarasota
  • News
City commissioners will also discuss plans for northwest Sarasota revitalization tonight.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 7, 2012
Computer investigation update coming today

Sarasota city commissioners will hear an update on an ongoing computer investigation that's also under investigation by law enforcement officials.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Animal Services removed an estimated 263 small dogs last week from a Venice home.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • May 7, 2012
UPDATE: All dogs placed with local rescue organizations

All dogs found in a Venice home last week and treated by Sarasota County Animal Services have been placed with rescue organizations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jose Rocha (right), a professor of marketing at Florida International University, got a lesson from kite enthusiast Mark Williams.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 7, 2012
Kites follow castles on Siesta Beach

Siesta Beach was treated to two shows this weekend. The Siesta Sand Sculpture Contest on Saturday and Kiting Tampa Bay the next day.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Robert Navarro, 5, raced down the slide with his friend, Jonathan Centeno, not pictured.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Tara FCAT Fun Day

Students at Tara Elementary School celebrated the end of the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test, better known as FCAT, with a special day of outdoor play on inflatables and more.

  • East County
  • Schools
Mark Becker with Matt Napolitano
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY:Payton Wright Foundation Golf Outing

East County residents rallied against pediatric brain cancer May 4, as they headed to the Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club to support the 2012 Payton Wright Foundation Golf Outing.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Frances Williams climbed up on the “spider” with some of the students, Saturday, May 5.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Cinco de Mayo evening for ODA students

Thirty ODA students spent a few hours last Saturday night hanging out at their school as their parents enjoyed a night out.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Colin Kleinkopf, Grayson Schrantz, Bailey Pecor, Aaron Cook, Brittany Larson and Alexandria Twigg
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: CYD 16th Annual Celebration

Community Youth Development of Sarasota held their 16th annual celebration, Thursday, May 3, at the Van Wezel.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Miko Hosaka and Darby Pursifull of DaSaka Salon pose with Jeffery Kin before the show, Wednesday, May 2, at The Players.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Players Theatre "Meet and Mingle"

The Players Theatre held a special reception of Rosemary District businesses and organizations, Wednesday, May 2, at The Players Theatre.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
John Bosley, his mother-in-law Pat McElroy and his wife Lori Bosley attended the Braden River Bluegrass Festival together last year.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY:Braden River Bluegrass Festival

Dozens of local residents enjoyed an afternoon of musical entertainment during Braden River Bluegrass Festival May 5 at Linger Lodge. Those in attendance enjoyed listening to a variety of bluegrass bands and perusing several different arts and crafts vendors.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Chief Nursing Officer Linda Antes enjoyed spending time with her husband Paul.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY:Manatee County Cattle Barons' Ball

East County residents, business professionals and corporations enjoyed an evening of inspiration and entertainment during the annual Manatee County Cattle Barons' Ball May 5 at the Polo Grill and Bar. Guests enjoyed food and drink, live and silent auctions, drawings, a game area and more. Proceeds from the event will benefit cancer research, education, advocacy and patient services.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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