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The school is located at 1900 E. Laurel Road, Nokomis.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • November 14, 2011
Public comments sought on review of schools

A company undertaking a study of the efficiency of the Sarasota County School District will hold a community open house from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, in the Laurel Nokomis School cafeteria to take public comment on the process.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Residents and business owners are invited to a Main Street streetscape workshop presented by the Downtown Improvement District at 4 p.m. today at City Hall, 1565 First St., Sarasota.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 14, 2011
Downtown Sarasota Main Street workshop today

Residents and business owners are invited to choose a Main Street project concept today that will help shape the future downtown project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
iStock photo. Not a Duval's New World Cafe dish.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 14, 2011
Duval's New World Cafe holds grand opening

A new downtown eatery called Duval's New World Cafe is holding a grand opening celebration today.

  • Sarasota
  • News
TJ Yannotti's claims his dish is a very easy recipe to follow.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 14, 2011
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: TJ Yannotti

Creekwood resident TJ Yannotti loves Italian food. This recipe is one he created and has become a family favorite.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Arizona’s Andre Vidaller plays singles and doubles.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 14, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Dick Vitale Intercollegiate Clay Court Classic

Seventeen of the top tennis teams from across the country hit the courts for the 2011 Intercollegiate Dick Vitale Clay Court Classic Nov. 11-13 at the Lakewood Ranch Athletic Center. Players competed in singles and doubles tournaments, which count toward individual player rankings. Following the tournament, the players, coaches and sponsors enjoyed an after party at the home of Lakewood Ranch residents Dick and Lorraine Vitale.

  • East County
  • Sports
Hot Chicks Chili won first place two years ago and won best in show last year.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 14, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Fourth annual Chili Cook-Off

East County residents enjoyed an afternoon of food and fun during the fourth annual Chili Cook-Off Nov. 13 on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch. Guests sampled a variety of chili, as Manatee County Emergency Services battled for the title of the county's best chili. Those in attendance also enjoyed listening to the sounds of Paper Airplanes, got an up close look at several fire trucks and ambulances and climbed a rock wall, among other games and activities.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
David Lax perfected his burger-grilling technique at the Ruth's Chris Steak House booth.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • November 14, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Suncoast Food and Wine Fest

The Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch celebrated its 10th Suncoast Food and Wine Fest Nov. 12, at the Sarasota Polo Club. The event featured more than 300 American and international wines, food from 35 of the area's top restaurants, cooking demonstrations, beer tastings, silent auction, live music and more. Proceeds benefit the charities and projects of the Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ursula Pearson gets a big hug from Lois Lesser, the hostess of the Sands Point birthday celebration for Pearson's 100th birthday.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 13, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Pearson celebrates 100th birthday with Sands Point

Ursula Pearson turned 100, Saturday, Nov. 12, and has been celebrating for the last couple of days with friends and family. Lois Lesser held a Sands Point birthday bash at her home, Sunday, Nov. 13. Pearson lived at Sands Point for 37 years.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 13, 2011
End of the road

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team saw its historic season come to a close with a 3-0 loss to Tarpon Springs in the Class 3A-Region 3 finals Nov. 12.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Lakewood Ranch High girls cross country team earned a berth in next week's Class 3A state meet after finishing second in the Class 3A-Region 3 meet Nov. 11.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 13, 2011
Ortiz wins regional title

Lakewood Ranch High junior Olivia Ortiz captured her first regional title, finishing in 17:49 at the Class 3A-Region 3 meet Nov. 11 at Charlotte Sports Park in Port Charlotte.

  • East County
  • Sports
Charles Balfechi
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 12, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Stone Crab Celebration

The week closed with the Stone Crab Celebration and Winemaker Auction. Tasting stations manned by guest chefs and culinary chefs prepared dishes showcasing the area, like stone crab claws. Entertainment was provided by live art from artists at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts, a Division of Ringling College of Art and Design and the Ringling College of Art and Design and music from members of the Sarasota Orchestra.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Preparing the onion
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 12, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Cooking Idol

One of the Bacchus on the Beach demonstrations was ''Cooking Idol' - The Healthy Cooking Challenge' where attendees were selected to participate in their own cooking competition. They were judged by Bravo's Top Chef Dave Martin, Adam LaZarre of Villa San-Juliette, 'American Idol' producer, Ken Warwick and Adam Alvarez executive chef from Tampas' Cafe DuFrain.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cynthia Chuang smiles from behind the counter of Jewelry10, Sunday, Nov. 13 out on St. Armands Circle.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 12, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: 23rd Annual St. Armands Art Festival

Over 175 artists and craftsman displayed their original artwork out on the circle this past Saturday and Sunday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Anne Savage spun wool out on the back porch of the Bidwell-Wood house as part of Pioneer Day.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 12, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Pioneer Day

The Sarasota Historical Society held their third annual Pioneer Day, Saturday, Nov. 12, at Crocker memorial church. The event included historic crafts, games and demonstrations as well as live music, a barbacue, a historical trolley ride, docent tours of the Bidwell-Wood House and the cemetery. People also sold a wide variety of crafts inside the church.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Simba, 4, and Ron Comrie enjoy some ice cream together, Saturday, Nov. 12, at Golden Fest out at Historic Spanish Point Park. Simba had peanut butter doggie ice cream for his treat.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 12, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Golden Fest

The Golden Retriever Rescue of Southwest Florida held their 3rd annual Golden Fest, Saturday, Nov. 12, out at Historic Spanish Point Park. This was the first time that the festival was held in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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