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Diego Orjuela
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  • Nick Friedman
  • May 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Taste of Latin America Celebration

The Gulf Coast Latin Chamber of Commerce presented its Taste of Latin America celebration Saturday, May 5, in downtown Sarasota. The festival brought live entertainment and Latin American food and culture, where people danced and celebrated Cinco de Mayo.

  • Sarasota
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Valerie Lojewski, Always Home; Debra Fortosis, Elite Family Care; Toni Artusa, PuroClean Emergency Property Specialist
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Chamber Networking Luncheon

Members of the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce gathered at Blase Cafe on Friday for their monthly networking luncheon. Rami Nehme whipped up a Middle Eastern-themed feast including baba ghanoush and tabbouleh.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Violet Walsh, 5, had flowers painted on her face.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Pre-K Picnic

St. Boniface Preschool held a picnic, Saturday, May 5, at Siesta Key Beach park.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Jaden Probus and Dylan Foley
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: NewGate Elementary Chess Tournament

Newgate School sponsored its first elementary chess tournament Saturday, May 5, at the Selby Public Library. Students went head to head in five 30-minute rounds to compete for trophies and practice their skills in a tournament setting.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dirk Meyer, Sally Brown and Jim Cliff
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Orchestra Association Flash Mob

Members of the Sarasota Orchestra Association gathered in Island Park Saturday, May 5, for a surprise, flash-mob performance. Participants wore matching SOA shirts and sang, 'Ain't We Sweet.'

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dean DuCray aka Colonel Sanders
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: SYC Kentucky Derby Party

Sarasota Yacht Club took bets on horses on May 5, but part of the proceeds went to the Sarasota Yacht Club's Charitable Foundation and will benefit area children. But the Derby wasn't the only competition; the women had a vote for the best hat. It was such a party that, Colonel Sanders decided to skip out on the derby to spend some time at SYC.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Vincent and Lynn Billing pose with Harold Kendall, Friday, May 4, inside RCC design and studio on Palm Avenue.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Palm Avenue First Friday Gallery Walk

Many people made their way through the art galleries and stores along Palm Avenue, Friday, May 4, as part of the monthly First Friday Gallery Walk

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Courtney Cournan and Sarah Dorsen
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Chamber Derby Day Breakfast

Members of the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce gathered Friday, May 4, to enjoy a Kentucky-Derby themed breakfast. Members donned fancy hats and enjoyed a buffet breakfast before mingling at the second annual Derby Day celebration.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ned Grossman and Shelly Lazarus
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Classic Corvettes on the Circle

There were some little red corvettes - and frost blue, yellow, black, white and silver Corvettes, too - at St. Armands Circle Park on Saturday, May 5. The classic corvette show brought in corvette clubs from all over Florida to see who would have the best in show. One might have taken the prize, but as Prince might say, Baby they're all too fast!

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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
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