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Youths ages 5 to 18 will get to play basketball and kickball games.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 12, 2012
County hosts 'Community Field Day'

Sarasota County is hosting a free event designed to foster relationships between law enforcement, firefighters and youths in the community.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sheridan Jules
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 12, 2012
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Girls Inc!

Girls Inc comes to visit.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A Florida Highway Patrol report states Khabir Baqi Muhammad's 1997 Chevrolet Blazer was approaching a curve in the roadway and Muhammad failed to negotiate the curve and traveling into the south shoulder of the road.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 12, 2012
Myakka resident killed in single-vehicle crash

Khabir Baqi Muhammad, 54, died Saturday.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 12, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Doug Lehrian

Lakewood Ranch resident Doug Lehrian has been a lifelong fan of chocolate and even spent 31 years working for Hershey's.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Early voting continues through Friday at Longboat Key Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 12, 2012
First two days of early voting draw 143 voters

Early voting for the Longboat Key General Municipal Election continues through Friday, March 16.

  • Longboat Key
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Maranna Chupp, Linda Lencke and Mickey Wineinger
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Tara Fashion Show

Women of the Tara community gathered March 9, at the Tara Golf & Country Club, for the "Stepping into Spring with Irene's" fashion show event.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Willis A. Smith employees enjoyed the afternoon together.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Willis A. Smith 40th Anniversary

Willis A. Smith Construction celebrated its 40th anniversary March 9 with a kick-off party for its subcontractors.

  • East County
  • News
Lauren Walsh, Pat Golemme, Oris Webb and Peggy Sweeney
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Friends of the Sarasota Ballet Luncheon

The Friends of the Sarasota Ballet, a collection of volunteers who assist the Sarasota Ballet, met for a luncheon Monday, March 12, at Michael's on East. Attendees socialized before enjoying a meal.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Father Dave Cottingham played traditional bagpipe songs.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Patrick's Day Dinner at St. Michael the Archangel

In celebration of St. Patrick's Day, church members enjoyed an Irish meal and traditional song and dance Saturday, March 10. Father Dave Cottingham played traditional bagpipe songs, and guests were treated to a visit from members of the Drake School of Irish Dance, who showed off their fancy footwork.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Chillouge Night

Despite a brief rain interruption, hundreds of people had an opportunity to blow off steam and relax Saturday, March 10, at the swanky outdoor Chillounge Night. With music, outdoor bars and a parade featuring dancers and drummers, the night had something to help everyone chill.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dr. Leatherman poses with the Lego man, who made a surprise appearance at St. Boniface.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Association Meeting

The Siesta Key Association held its annual meeting Saturday, March 10 at St. Boniface Episcopal Church. Following a breakfast, members heard from President Catherine Luckner, Commissioner Nora Patterson and Community Services Director John McCarthy. Dr. Stephen Leatherman, or 'Dr. Beach,' was the meeting's featured guest.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The Girls Inc. of Sarasota make a special cameo appearance in today's daily headlines!
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 12, 2012
March 12: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota, and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Seventh-place runner Jeff Lessie approaches the finish line.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: First Watch Half Marathon

More than 3,000 runners and walkers from across the country hit the road Sunday, March 11 for the First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon. The male and female first-place winners both set record times for the course. 24-year-old Jacob Bradosky won the men's title with a time of 1:09:42, and 25-year-old Sara Petrick won the women's title with a time of 1:20:00.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dan Milhon takes a solo on the Dobro.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Benny Kimsey's Bluegrass Picnic

Bluegrass fans and newcomers stomped their feet to the tunes of Benny Kimsey's Bluegrass Picnic Saturday, March 10, at the Turtle Beach pavilion. This is the second picnic since Kimsey brought the popular concert back last fall. Attendees enjoyed food and music by the Skeeterland Bluegrass Band, Sycamore Shade, Siesta Key Boys and the Tonga Street Bluegrass Band.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Sylvia Feinberg, Phyllis Camesano and Joyce Paynter
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Pelican Cove Art Show Artist's Reception

The 103 artists that participated in the Pelican Cove Art Show celebrated with a pre-show opening reception, Friday, May 9.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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