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Robin Hartill
December 8, 2011

Key condo associations complete Bay Partner projects

The Windward Bay and Beachplace associations recently completed projects funded by Sarasota Bay Estuary Program grants.

Longboat Key
News

Pam Eubanks
December 8, 2011

PHOTO OF THE DAY: Ridin' in style

Jamez White, 11, was one of 25 boys from Moody Elementary School who got to ride a limousine around the Rosedale community today.

East County
Neighbors

Mallory Gnaegy
December 8, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Men Who Cook

It wasn't just Men Who Cook at the kick-off party for the Asolo Repertory Theatre event on Tuesday, Dec. 6 at the Longboat Key Club Tennis Gardens. There were also men who pretend to cook, or so says their wives, and women who eat, too. The second-annual event presented by Beverly Bartner, Molly Schechter and Margaret Wise will feature business and community men cooking up a storm of their favorite recipes and will take place at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 15.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Mallory Gnaegy
December 8, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Scott Pike and Friends

One hallway on the Plymouth Harbor mezzanine is lined with portraits and seascapes on one side of the wall and hosts political sculptures on the other. Down the crowded hallway to the left, there's a nude painting that everyone keeps talking about - in a good way. And to her right sits a statue made from recycled computer and electronic parts. People at the Scott Pike and Friends art show on Tuesday, Dec. 6 are socializing with glasses of wine and light snacks as they view the artwork.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Pam Eubanks
December 8, 2011

Braden River students bring 'a touch of home' to military servicemen

Students at Braden River High School are participating in the American Red Cross' Holiday Mail for Heroes program

East County
News

Pam Eubanks
December 8, 2011

High school students experience government in process

Students participated Tuesday in 'Youth in Government Day' at Manatee County's administrative building.

East County
News

Mallory Gnaegy
December 8, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Frosty Frolic

Women from the Women's Golf Association dressed as snowwomen on the golf course at Longboat Key Club and Resort Harborside on Tuesday, Dec. 6, for their annual Frosty Frolic. The get-together celebrates the season with a game of golf followed by brunch prepared by the chefs at Longboat Key Club. Each woman brought an unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Pam Eubanks
December 8, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Business Alliance Holiday Social

Members of the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance celebrated the holiday season with their fourth annual holiday social held Dec. 7, at The Lake Club.

East County
Neighbors

Observer Staff
December 8, 2011

We've got spirit, yes we do

Saturday's Downtown Sarasota Holiday Parade attracted thousands of spectators and participants, all decked out in their holiday finest.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
December 8, 2011

Simply Spoiled hosts superstars

Local superstars turned up at Simply Spoiled Thursday, Dec. 1, for a special reception to kick-off the call for nominations for the third annual 2012 Women's Leadership Council Community Superstars.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Kurt Schultheis
December 8, 2011

Retail village highlights Gillespie Park's revitalization

A block of 1920s cottages along a stretch of Fruitville Road is being converted into a retail village that also highlights Gillespie Park's revitalization.

Sarasota
News

Kurt Schultheis
December 8, 2011

Neighbors do not show 'goodwill' toward project

The Sarasota City Commission will review an appeal by a group of North Trail residents that is upset with the Sarasota Planning Board's decision to approve a Goodwill Superstore. on the North Trail.