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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Mardi Gras Polo

East County residents gathered Feb. 19, at the Sarasota Polo Club, to enjoy the SRQ Magazine Cup and show their Mardi Gras spirit. Attendees exchanged beads, wore masks and listened to jazz music while enjoying the match between the Siana and The Villages polo teams.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Learn how to cook Ron Pantello's Sausage Ragu in this week's "In The Kitchen"
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 20, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Ron Pantello

Cooking is in Longboater Ron Pantello's blood. He learned from his father, mother and grandfather, but has furthered his skills with cooking courses from Euphemia Haye and Giuliano Hazan. He likes to prepare something three to four days a week, and this recipe is one of his favorites to make.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Vice Mayor David Brenner was elected to the District 3 seat in March 2010.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 20, 2012
Candidate forum to take place tonight

Vice Mayor David Brenner will appear at the forum, but his challenger, Ray Rajewski, has declined the invitation.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Meagan and Heather, 12, with their brother, Craig Schwier, 8.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: SLL Opening Day

Sarasota Little League had their opening day for Spring season, Saturday, Feb. 18, out at Twin Lakes Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sam Klein and Hannah Miller, front, enjoyed the bounce house with their friends.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Church Block Party

Current Community Church introduced itself to the community with a special Block Party event Feb. 19, at Summerfield Park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 20, 2012
Pirates season ends on buzzer-beater

The Braden River High basketball team saw its season come to a disappointing end with a 60-57 loss to Port St. Lucie in overtime of the Class 7A-Region 3 quarterfinals Feb. 16.

  • East County
  • Sports
Vicki Warren with guest speaker Salim Ismail
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: GCCF'S 'Better Together' Luncheon

The Gulf Coast Community Foundation held a luncheon called 'Better Together: Silicon Valley Meets the Gulf Coast', Friday, Feb. 17, at the Ritz Carlton.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Former ABC President James Duffy spoke about the illiteracy problem in America.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Literacy Council of Sarasota Author's Luncheon

The Literacy Council of Sarasota held its fifth annual author's luncheon Friday, Feb. 17, at Michael's on East. Former president of ABC Televsion Network James Duffy was the featured speaker at the event, which was a fundraiser to benefit the council's adult literacy programs. Duffy, who founded ProLiteracy US alongside Barbara Bush, addressed the issue of illiteracy in America.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sheila Lewis and Raymond and Rae Tomaseski
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce business card exchange

Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce members met Thursday, Feb. 16, at CB's Saltwater Outfitters for their monthly business card exchange. Members take turns hosting the after-hours event, where food is provided and attendees have a chance to win various raffle prizes donated by chamber members.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Siesta Key Association President Catherine Luckner
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Association and Siesta Key Village Association trash removal

Members of the Siesta Key Association and the Siesta Key Village Association met Saturday, Feb. 18 for a morning of breakfast and trash removal. Members met at Siesta Key Village Cafe, where co owner Kay Kouvatsos provided a complimentary breakfast before participants headed out to clean Siesta Key roads. The group removed trash from Ocean Boulevard, Higel and Siesta Drive for the Adopt A Road program.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Veteran's Memorial at Alta Vista Elementary.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Veteran's Memorial Re-dedication Ceremony at Alta Vista

Students, veterans and city officials came out to celebrate the re-dedication of the Veteran's Memorial at Alta Vista Elementary.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Gov. Rick Scott addresses the students at Sarasota Military Academy, Friday, Feb. 17.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Gov. Scott visits SMA

Sarasota Military Academy hosted Gov. Rick Scott, Friday, Feb. 17.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The 5th graders counted down from five before "The 7 Master Minds" Rube Goldberg project was set into motion.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Science Night at Southside

Students and parents enjoyed an evening of science, Thursday, Feb. 16, at Southside Elementary's 4th annual Science Night.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
George Adley
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 18, 2012
'Best In Show Gala: The ARCAdemy Awards, A Tribute to the Best Animal Films of All Time'

'Best In Show Gala: The ARCAdemy Awards, A Tribute to the Best Animal Films of All Time'

  • Black Tie
Four-year-old Zac Rubal chased down a ground ball in his very first T-ball game.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 18, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: LRLL Opening Day

Hundreds of Little Leaguers hit the field for Lakewood Ranch Little League's Opening Day Feb. 18. Players opened the spring season with baseball games, bounce houses, a home run derby, activities, food, music and more.

  • East County
  • Sports
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