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Around 40 people enjoyed good food, coffee, juice and some time to catch up after the service Sunday, June 5 at the All Angels brunch.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • June 5, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: All Angels Brunch

All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church had a brunch to mark the beginning of summer Sunday, June 5 in the parish hall at All Angels.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Terri Bauer and nephew, Joshua DeCrapio, 5, pose in the Fotos-R-Fun LLC booth at the annual National Cancer Survivors Day celebration Sunday, June 5 at Michael's on East. Bauer has been cancer free for eight years.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • June 5, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: National Cancer Survivors Day

Local cancer survivors celebrated National Cancer Survivors Day together and with their loved ones Sunday, June 5 at Michael's on East.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ellie Russell, 8, paints a ceramic seahorse with all sorts of sea life figures during the World Ocean Day Family Festival Sunday, June 5 at Mote Aquarium.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • June 5, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Mote celebrates World Ocean Day

Mote Aquarium's World Ocean Day Family Festival took place Sunday, June 5 at Mote Aquarium. The theme of this year's event had a Dr. Seuss theme to it; 'One, Two, Three and the Seas."

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Nichole Branica is excited to begin her college career.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • June 5, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Graduation

The Out-of-Door Academy celebrated its 13th Commencement June 4 at the Upper School in Lakewood Ranch. Family members and friends gathered to watch members of the Class of 2011 receive their high school diplomas.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Breanna Howell, behind, helps Emily Wray pin on her cap.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 5, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: LRHS Graduation

Graduates of Lakewood Ranch High School proudly received their diplomas during commencement ceremony June 4 at the Manatee County Civic Center.

  • East County
  • Schools
Cody Taylor, Keith Summerall and Eric Kay are pumped up to cross the stage and receive their diplomas.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • June 4, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: BHS Graduation

Decked out in purple and gold, Booker High School's Class of 2011 graduated Saturday, at Robarts Arena.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Riverview High School Marching Band played on as students, families and friends packed into Robarts Arena Saturday to wish RHS's Class of 2011 well.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • June 4, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: RHS Graduation

Riverview High School seniors said their final goodbyes to their high school careers Saturday, at Robarts Arena.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Michael Suh, 18, said he’s going to miss seeing all of the people he’s gotten acquainted with during his time at Braden River.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 4, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River High Graduation

More than 400 seniors received their diplomas and prepared to set sail for new adventures during Braden River High School's Commencement Ceremony June 3 at the Manatee Civic Center.

  • East County
  • Schools
Eduardo Ronderos, Jamie Jeffcoat and Kyle Kimpton had fun mingling with friends.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 4, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Haile Eighth-Grade Dance

Eighth-grade students at Haile Middle School celebrated the end of their middle school days with a special dance June 3. Themed "Reach for the Stars," the Hollywood-inspired night featured music and dancing, photos, snacks and more.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Marlee Weinberg and Angela Rauter perform on top of a table.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • June 3, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Dancing Through the Eyes of Women

Fuzion Dance Artists captivated the audience with their performance of "Dancing Through the Eyes of Women" Friday, at Art Center Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
The Sarasota High School class of 2011 made their way through the archway that leads into Cleland Stadium where over 475 students graduated Friday, June 3.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • June 3, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: SHS Graduation

Sarasota High School's graduation took place Friday, June 3 at Sarasota High School's Cleland Stadium.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
People enjoy wandering around inside the new store Friday, June 3 during Taffy's grand opening at his new store front on St. Armands.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • June 3, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Taffy's Grand Opening

The owners and friends of Taffy Mens Apparel had a celebration Friday, June 3 to celebrate Taffy's grand opening at his new store front on St. Armands.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Students smile and listen to Ken Melber speak Friday, June 3 during ODA's 6th grade graduation at Siesta Key Chapel. This was Melber's final year at ODA and he will be heading back to England.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • June 3, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA 6th Grade Graduation

The sixth graders at ODA graduated Friday, June 3 at Siesta Key Chapel. The newly graduated class will attend the Upper School in the Fall and be the Class of 2017.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Jackson Laboratory sought $100 million from both the state and Sarasota County.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • June 3, 2011
Jackson Lab abandons Sarasota bid

Facing a much-reduced contribution from the state, the research facility decided it would be too risky to expand into Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • News
City leaders hope to stop red-light running with the addition of cameras to catch offenders.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • June 3, 2011
City may purchase red-light cameras

Commissioners will be asked Monday to approve a contract to purchase the devices to place at some of the most dangerous intersections.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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