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D.A. Mattingly, Margorie Miele and Jennie Mattingly
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Our Lady of the Angels' Fashion Show

Ladies of Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church gathered Feb. 11, at the Polo Grill's Fete Ballroom for the "Hey, Look Us Over!" Fifth Annual Fashion Show, presented by the Saint Clare of Assisi Women's Guild.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By John Ewing
  • February 12, 2012
Fourteen Restaurants for Valentine's Day Dining

Fourteen Restaurants for Valentine's Day Dining

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Sydney Deal, Matt Robertson and Treyvon Thomas
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Booker High School's All in the Timing

Booker High School students had audiences in stitches during their performance of one-act comedies written by David Ives. The students explored the boundaries of time in a series of eight vignettes, including a sketch in which three captive primates tested the theory that monkeys with typewriters could eventually produce Shakespearean works.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Maureen Curtin and Alan Stone
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Go For the Cure Game Night

Tables of roulette and black jack, were scattered around the Island House Dining Room at Longboat Key Club and Resort and each was full of patrons raking in the chips for the Go for the Cure casino night fundraiser on Wednesday, Feb. 8. Some guests dressed in their finest pink, matching the pink decor for the evening of dinner, dancing and gambling.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Casey was one of the many pooches who gave out kisses Friday evening.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Smooches for Pooches and Kisses for Kitties

The Humane Society held a special event called Smooches for Pooches and Kisses for Kitties from 5 to 9 p.m., Friday, Feb. 10th, at Southside Village.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Julia Smith with her daughters Hailey, 3, and Mya,1.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: SK Village Valentine's Stroll

Siesta Key Village held their annual Valentine's Stroll despite the cold weather, Saturday, Feb. 11.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
All of the Artists whose work was featured in the exhibit
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club Members Art Opening

The local artists and members of Bird Key Yacht Club's work decked the walls with capturing area spots like Marie Selby Gardens and Morton's Gourmet Market, sculptures of alabaster and large-scale photos from vacations away from the key. The yacht club hosted its annual art opening for its member's exhibit on Feb. 8, proving just how much talent is among its members.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Nicholas Cavanaugh, 2nd grade, Marie Paolantonio and Alexandra Cavanaugh, 3rd grade
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Grandfriends Day

Students at Out-of-Door Academy had fun performing and showing their "grandfriends" around the school campus, Friday, Feb. 10.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Jeanne Auten and Sam Fichera
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 12, 2012
Sarasota Opera Opening Night Gala

Sarasota Opera Opening Night Gala

  • Black Tie
Marvin Albert and Gerri Aaron
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 11, 2012
New College Foundation Gala honoring President Dr. Gordon 'Mike' Michalson

New College Foundation Gala honoring President Dr. Gordon 'Mike' Michalson

  • Black Tie
Clyde Butcher answers questions from the audience.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 11, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Clyde Butcher at Longboat Key Center for the Arts

Clyde Butcher gave a lecture, Thursday, Feb. 9, at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Nick Blazakis taught Gus Kontonickas how to make loukoumathes.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 11, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Greek Glendi

East County residents were transported to the Grecian isles Feb. 10, as St. Barbara's Greek Orthodox Church hosted its annual Greek Glendi event. The festival runs through Feb. 12.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Susan Blais and Alen Kasow
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 10, 2012
Designed to Give: Gourmet Cocktail Party

Designed to Give: Gourmet Cocktail Party

  • Black Tie
  • By Kaye Warr
  • February 10, 2012
A Love Letter to Sarasota and to Brendan Carroll

A Love Letter to Sarasota and to Brendan Carroll

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By John Ewing
  • February 10, 2012
This Weekend With Kirsten + Last Weekend's Video Recap

This Weekend With Kirsten + Last Weekend's Video Recap

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
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