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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 5, 2012
Students released from hospital shortly after crash

Eight students from Freedom Elementary School were transported to the hospital March 2, after a vehicle collided with the bus in which they were riding.

  • East County
  • News
The drive, for which formal dresses, shoes, jewelry and other accessories are being accepted, will run March 5-9.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 5, 2012
Cinderella Project under way

The Manatee Education Foundation is seeking donations of formal wear for high school students who need assistance attending prom.

  • East County
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Part of the event’s planning committee Ann Anderson, Valerie Thackray and Nancy Curtis
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 5, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Save Our Seabirds Sunset Soire

On Thursday, March 1, Save Our Seabirds hosted a very elegant and sold-out affair. Its walkways were lined with tiki torches and candles, people sipped on cocktails and enjoyed appetizers served by Longboat Key Club and Resort staff. A string duet played accompanied by squawking serenades from the birds. Bird was the word at this event; the soiree and auction was a fundraiser held to spread awareness about the non-profit facility and its injured birds, rehab and release efforts. The evening also featured prosthetic expert Kevin Carroll, the man known for his collaboration efforts for Winter the Dolphin's tail. Carroll has been spending his free time donating prosthetic legs to Sand Hill Cranes at Save Our Seabirds. He was presented with a certificate of appreciation for the work he has done.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Joseph Patrick Arnegger
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 4, 2012
Chocolate Sundae

Chocolate Sundae

  • Black Tie
Dakota, 15, Larry and Susie Bowie
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 4, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Walk for Rides

The Independent Transportation Network (ITN) of Sarasota held their first annual Walk for Rides, Saturday, March 3, out at Phillippi Estate Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Paul Orth, Jeanette Nolan and Kathy Burnam
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 4, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce Networking Luncheon

Members of the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce met Friday, March 2, at Mattison's Fourty-One for their monthly networking luncheon. Chamber members socialized before enjoying a meal.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Betsy Hudson Traba plays the flute, Friday, March 2, during March's Sounds of the Soul service outside of Pine Shores Presbyterian Church.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 4, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sounds of the Soul

Betsy Hudson Traba, principal flutist of the Sarasota Orchestra and Sarasota Wind Quintet, played some beautiful music during the Sounds of the Soul service, Friday, March 2, at Pine Shores Presbyterian Church.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Etta Rakem and Marianne Weiss, chairs of the event
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 4, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Mah-jongg and More and Temple Sinai

More than 300 women participated in the Women of Temple Sinai's 10th annual Mah-jongg event Thursday, March 1. The event, which features a buffet breakfast and lunch and door prizes, serves as a fundraiser for the sisterhood.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Two-year-old Lisa Diaz, pictured with her mother Marlene Diaz, was all smiles as she trotted around on her pony.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 4, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Fourth Annual Orange Blossom Festival

East County residents enjoyed all things citrus during Mixon Fruit Farms' fourth annual Orange Blossom Festival March 3-4. Guests enjoyed activities, such as pony rides, rock climbing and face painting, among others, food, live entertainment, musical and other performances, craft vendors and more.

  • East County
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Bonnie Sidiski, Lakewood Ranch Town Hall Executive Director Eva Rey, David Kostura and Maribeth Phillips thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 3, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Volunteer Wing Ding

Nearly 180 Lakewood Ranch residents were recognized for their commitment and dedication to Lakewood Ranch Town Hall during the annual Volunteer Wing Ding March 3 at the Sarasota Polo Club. Guests enjoyed lunch, musical entertainment and dancing on the red carpet.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Mike Chaplinsky with Jake and Lexie Alexander
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 2, 2012
6th Annual Hearts Afire Benefit

6th Annual Hearts Afire Benefit

  • Black Tie
  • By John Ewing
  • March 2, 2012
This Weekend in Sarasota with Kirsten

This Weekend in Sarasota with Kirsten

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  • By Candice McElyea
  • March 2, 2012
Country Star Back in Town to Support Lakewood Ranch Charity

Country Star Back in Town to Support Lakewood Ranch Charity

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Women from the mission tried to attract sinners to their prayer meetings.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 2, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Guys and Dolls

Students at Nolan Middle School brought back a 1950s Broadway classic March 2 with their rendition of "Guys and Dolls Jr."

  • East County
  • Neighbors
More legal hearings will continue in the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort dispute unless all sides can come to an agreement.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 2, 2012
Colony dispute sent back to Tampa

An Appeals Court sent the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort's five-year legal dispute back to a U.S. Bankruptcy judge Friday for more hearings.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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