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The Sarasota Scullers came in second in the Womens HS Novice 8+.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 2, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota 5000 Regatta

The Sarasota 5000 Regatta had 20 teams from Miami, FL to Halifax, CAN show up to race Sunday, Oct. 2, out at Blackburn Point Park.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Lori Dorman holds Emily Foote's baby girl, Alana.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 2, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Emanu El's Tashlich

Members of Temple Emanu El congregated Sunday evening, Oct. 2, for an annual Tashlich service at the Warren family's residence. Tashlich is a religious ritual that takes place after Rosh Hashanah. It is a practice of symbolically casting away sins into the water.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mayor Suzanne Atwell and Honoree Donald Geike
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 1, 2011
2011 Equality Florida Suncoast Gala

2011 Equality Florida Suncoast Gala

  • Black Tie
Rachel Livingston and Edy Attanasio pose with Jamie Hooks Saturday, Oct. 1 after getting their first cards during the poker run.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 1, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: SUP Fest 2011

The 3rd annual Sarasota Stand up Paddle and Poker Run took place Saturday, Oct. 1, out at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This bra is called “Bra-zilla”
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 1, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Viva La Pink

Foxy Lady presented Viva la Pink, a fundraiser fashion party to benefit Susan G. Komen 60-mile, 3-Day walk for the cure on Saturday, Oct. 1. The event featured music by Marc Anthony Roman, a silent auction, a 50/50 raffle and a fashion show featuring breast cancer survivors in the boutiques clothing and accessories escorted by Sarasota Firemen.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Joe Barresi, Blanche Barresi, Annamae Simon, Jack Burnham
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 1, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Knights of Columbus Luau

The Knights of Columbus of St. Michael the Archangel Church hosted a pig roast luau fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 1. The money will go toward an Ultrasound for Sarasota Pregnancy Center.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The Michel family at Black Tie Bash, September 29 at the Longboat Key Club and Resort. Left to right: Geoffrey, Sawyer (age 6), Ave (age 8) and Brenda. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • October 1, 2011
Black Tie Standout of the Week

The Michel family at Black Tie Bash, September 29 at the Longboat Key Club and Resort. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.

  • Arts + Culture
Rev. Bernthal blesses Marianne and Dan Blazowich's six dogs.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 1, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Pet Blessing

St. Armands Key Lutheran Church hosted a Pet Blessing worship Service on Saturday, Oct. 1. Pets and their masters were invited to the church garden where they received an individual blessing to protect them.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Matt Martin and Peter Carrier
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 1, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: McNeal Golf Outing

Parents and friends of McNeal Elementary hit the green for the school's annual golf tournament Oct. 1 at the Ritz-Carlton Members Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Monofilament puts birds at high risk for danger. Brown Pelicans get hit very hard. So do great and snowy egrets and herons. Lines often tangle and trap the birds so it is important to dispose of line properly.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 1, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Area Monofilament Cleanup

Audubon Society, Save Our Seabirds, Sarasota Bay Watch and volunteers joined together for the third-annual monofilament cleanup. They cleared from boats and kayaks abandoned fishing line, hooks and weights that put sea birds at risk.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Penny Gillson gets her blood pressure taken by LECOM student Connie Pham.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 1, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Health & Wellness Expo

Hundreds of East County residents today flocked to Lakewood Ranch Medical Center for the seventh annual "Embrace a Life of Health & Wellness" Expo, hosted by Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corp.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Austin Bruce and Jed Baran wore Asian-inspired costumes.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • October 1, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Primrose School Celebrating Cultures Day

Children at Primrose School of Lakewood Ranch brought some of the world's cultures to the East County during the annual Celebrating Cultures event Sept. 30. Each class studied a different culture, created authentic costumes and sang "It's a Small World" - much to the delight of parents and family members.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Former Longboat Key Mayor Jim Brown, with his wife, Marjorie, was honored at the town's 50th anniversary celebration in 2005.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 1, 2011
St. Mary Star of the Sea honors Jim Brown

St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church will be honoring Brown in a 9 a.m. Mass on Wednesday, Oct. 5 as a Bon Voyage and a God Bless.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
ODA sophomore running back Demardre Patterson rushed for two touchdowns.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 1, 2011
ODA falls to district rival Evangelical Christian School

Mistakes proved to be The Out-of-Door Academy's downfall, as the host Thunder committed six turnovers and 11 penalties on its way to a 35-15 loss to district rival Evangelical Christian School Sept. 30.

  • East County
  • Sports
The tent at Sharky's on the Pier
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • September 30, 2011
Flip Flops and Fashion Luncheon

Flip Flops and Fashion Luncheon

  • Black Tie
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