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Black Tie Staff
January 8, 2012

Sarasota Polo 'Saint Stephen's Episcopal School Cup'

Black Tie

Jen Blanco
January 8, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Jazz on Sunday

Jazz enthusiasts enjoyed an evening of smooth jazz, rock and rhythm and blues by the Les DaCosta Quartet during the Jazz Club of Sarasota's Jazz on Sunday event Jan. 8 at the Polo Grill and Bar. The club hopes to make Jazz on Sunday a monthly event.

East County
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Rachel S. OHara
January 8, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Thunder by the Bay

The 14th Annual Thunder by the Bay Motorcycle Festival took place Jan. 6 - 8 in downtown Sarasota.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Mallory Gnaegy
January 8, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Affinities performance

The opening to Affinities included a performance incorporating Rebecca Allan and Ken Cro-Ken's work on Friday, Jan. 6 at Longboat Key Center for the Arts, a Division of Ringling College of Art and Design. The performance presented Multiple Oneness Ken Cro-Kens live painting and video-streaming of his work to Oboist Matt Sullivan's music. Horizon Lines followed, featuring Hermitage Artist Retreat Fellow and composer Laura Kaminsky's music performed by Oxygen 3 during a film incorporating Hermitage Artist Retreat Fellow Rebecca Allen's work. Attendees could view the exhibition following the performance. The exhibition runs through Feb. 24 and features the artist's work.

Longboat Key
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Observer Staff
January 8, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Garden Club's spaghetti dinner

The Sarasota Garden Club held their annual spaghetti dinner, Saturday, Jan. 8, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Dinner will include salad, spaghetti, and spumoni for dessert.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
January 8, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Sounds of the Soul

Cheryl Losey, principal harpist of the Saraosta Orchestra, performed Friday, Jan. 6, for 'Sounds of the Soul' at Pine Shores Presbyterian.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
January 8, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: 20th Anniversary PAL Bowl

The top, senior football players from Sarasota and Manatee county took one another one in the 20th Annual Brad Price Memorial PAL Bowl, Friday, Jan. 6, at Booker High. Manatee County All-Stars won the game 20-17.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Mallory Gnaegy
January 8, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Fuzion Dance

The Longboat Key Education Center held its first 'In the Spotlight' performance with members from the modern dance troupe Fuzian Dance on Friday, Jan. 6. Rehearsal Director Alyson Dolan, dancer Jahrel Thompson and Artistic Director Leymis Bolas performed a variety of their selections. After a few numbers, the audience joined in the fun with some salsa dancing.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Black Tie Staff
January 8, 2012

'Perlman and Pearls' Gala

Black Tie

Black Tie Staff
January 7, 2012

Platinum Dinner and Lecture featuring Tina Brown

Black Tie

Robin Hartill
January 7, 2012

Key Club likely to appeal writ ruling

Town Attorney David Persson recommended that the town appeal if the Key Club appeals.

Longboat Key
News

Jen Blanco
January 7, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River soccer versus Lakewood Ranch

The Lakewood Ranch High boys soccer team proved its still in the hunt for the top seed in the Class 4A-District 11 tournament after defeating rival Braden River 3-2 in a district match Jan. 6. Jason Ferguson gave the Mustangs an early 1-0 lead before the Pirates' Matt McNab scored off an assist by Danny Lane to even the game 1-1 at halftime. Lakewood (7-1-3) reclaimed the lead on a goal by Ryan Sollazzo. Lane scored off an assist from Fabio Vasconcellos to pull Braden River (8-2) even with the Mustangs. But the Mustangs' Jimmy Jaime scored the game-winning goal off a cross from Bill Louberti with five minutes remaining in the game. Across town, the Lakewood Ranch High girls team came back from a 2-0 deficit to tie rival Braden River 2-2 in district action. Tyler Gordon scored on an assist from Morgan Salmon in the final minute to lift the host Lady Mustangs (10-3-2, 9-2-1) to a tie with their East County rivals. Carly Provan scored both goals for the Lady Pirates (5-4-3 4A-11) off assists by Kayla Gray. Juliana Guida scored on an assist from Taylor Halligan with 17 minutes remaining to get Lakewood back into the match. The Lady Mustangs finished second behind Venice in the final regular-season standings while Braden River was third.