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Michael Eng
November 5, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Bluegrass in the Grove

Grammy-nominated bluegrass/Americana artists the Claire Lynch Band delivered a flawless performance at Bluegrass in the Groves Nov. 4, at Mixon Fruit Farms. The quartet performed many of Lynch's award-winning tunes throughout the night.

Arts + Culture

Michael Eng
November 5, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Music on Main

Sarasota's Melanie Massell and Hot Item brought their unique blend of pop, rock, Motown and oldies to Lakewood Ranch for the monthly Music on Main concert Nov. 4, on Main Street. Proceeds from the concert will benefit Dreams Are Free.

Arts + Culture

Black Tie Staff
November 4, 2011

Wine, Women and Shoes: The Signature Luncheon

Black Tie

Mallory Gnaegy
November 4, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Republican Club

In honor of veteran's day, Rear Admiral Steve Branham retired in July 2010 after working for the U.S. Coast Guard for 37 years stopped by the Republican Club of Longboat Key on Friday, Nov. 11 at the Sarasota Yacht Club. He talked to the group about protecting the shores and our freedom.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Mallory Gnaegy
November 4, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Make A Mark

Santa, or David Jennings, ditched his sleigh for an opti boat at the Make A Mark race at Sarasota Yacht Club on Friday, Nov. 4 against other costume-clad sponsors and yacht club commodores. The fundraiser and kick-off for the Sarasota Yacht Club Invitational Regatta supports Sarasota Youth Sailing, and the young sailors helped racers and judged the event. There was also a silent auction and buffet for the event.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Mallory Gnaegy
November 4, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Christ Church Welcome Back

Christ Church members return to a brand new place to call home. They celebrated the snowbird member's homecoming on Friday, Nov. 4 with drinks and appetizers. The event was held at sunset at Islands West Clubhouse.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
November 4, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Relive the 1970s - Sandfest 2011

The 21st annual Sandfest got funky, Friday, Nov. 4, out at the pavilion at Siesta Key Beach.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
November 4, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Fish Fry Fridays at St. Boniface

St. Boniface and Walker's Family Affair Catering held the first fish fry of the season, Friday, Nov. 4, at the Community Center at St. Boniface.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
November 4, 2011

Mustangs clinch playoff berth

The Lakewood Ranch High football team is headed back to the playoffs after defeating Seminole Osceola 35-28 in the Class 6A-District 7 finale for both teams.

East County
Sports

Jen Blanco
November 4, 2011

Indians dash Pirates playoff hopes

After an emotional win two weeks ago, the Braden River High football team was unable to relive some of that magic as the host Pirates fell to Venice 49-7 in the Class 7A-District 10 finale for both teams.

East County
Sports

Loren Mayo
November 4, 2011

WEEKEND BEST BET: Sarasota Chalk Festival

The Sarasota Chalk Festival, featuring 250 street painters from around the world, takes place through Nov. 7 along South Pineapple Avenue in Burns Square.