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The NOVA Republican Club will meet for the first time at Nokomis Community Center, 234 Nippino Trail, Nokomis.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • June 13, 2011
South Sarasota County welcomes new Republican club

The NOVA Republican Club hosts its first meeting June 21.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Robin and Jeff Weaver, pastors of Lakewood Christian Church, enjoyed watching their son, Nathaniel, perform.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 13, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Murder Mystery Dinner Theater

The Lake Osprey Cabaret transformed into the Pitz Supper Club June 11 as members of Lakewood Christian Church presented their first murder mystery dinner theater fundraiser there.

  • East County
  • News
Zachary Szabo and Chris Heo walked out of Town Hall as graduates.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 12, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Primrose graduation

Kindergarten students at Primrose School at Lakewood Ranch Town Center gathered June 11 to celebrate their next step in life as the school hosted a graduation ceremony for students at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.

  • East County
  • News
Eduardo Anaya, Katie Moulton, Molly Klauber and Adam Schiffman
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • June 11, 2011
'A Midsummer Night's Wish'

'A Midsummer Night's Wish'

  • Black Tie
Eric Barnes, Madeline Brogan, Terry and Steve Stottlemyer, Denise Smith and Drew Lowther
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • June 11, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Tropical Nights Dinner Dance

The Siesta Key Kiwanis Club held its annual Tropical Nights Dinner Dance Fundraiser Saturday, at Michael's on East.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Nell and Bill Martin romance one another on the dance floor.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • June 11, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: A Night In Paris

Wearing colorful berets and drawn-on pencil thin mustaches, the Glenridge at Palmer Ranch spent "A Night In Paris" Saturday.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Three kids sprawl out on towels and watch Soul R Coaster perform during the Sarasota Yacht Club's 1st ever Concert on the Lawn event Saturday, June 11 at the Sarasota Yacht Club.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • June 11, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: SYC's Concert on the Lawn

The Sarasota Yacht Club had their 1st ever Concert on the Lawn from 6-9 p.m. Saturday, June 11 at the Sarasota Yacht Club. The band that performed was Soul R Coaster.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Five-year-old Nyah Andrews couldn't wait to put on her cap and gown.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 11, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Kiddie Academy Graduation

Dozens of voluntary pre-kindergarten students proudly accepted their diplomas during Kiddie Academy's graduation ceremony June 9. Each of the three VPK classes did a special presentation for their family and friends before donning their caps and gowns and receiving their diplomas. The Class of 2011 enjoyed a reception following the ceremony.

  • East County
  • Schools
Darrell Kee and Abby Daughtry of the Longboat Key Club Marina pose together during National Marina Day Saturday, June 11 at Longboat Key Club's Marina.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • June 11, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: National Marina Day

The Longboat Key Club's Marina celebrated National Marina Day with fun prizes, games and trivia.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kyung A. Park works on a painting while at the 10th Annual St. Armands Craft Festival Saturday June, 11 at St. Armands Circle.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • June 11, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: 10th Annual St. Armands Craft Festival

The 10th Annual St. Armands Craft Festival took place from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday, June 11 and Sunday, June 12 on St. Armands Circle.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Taylor Ferber, Madisyn Wandall, Rilyn Ferber and Danny Ferber sold lemonade to raise money for a child with cancer.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 11, 2011
Neighborhood holds safety day

The Whisper Bend community today hosted a free Community Safety Day.

  • East County
  • News
All six lanes from 12th Street to Myrtle Street are now open to traffic.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • June 10, 2011
U.S. 301 stretch completely open to traffic

After nearly two years of construction, roadwork from Wood Street to Myrtle Street is complete.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 10, 2011
Mote teams up with National Wildlife Federation

On June 7, Mote Marine Laboratory and the National Wildlife Federation announced a five-year partnership.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Eva Rey currently serves as the director of purchasing and support services for the Village Center Community Development District.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 10, 2011
IDA selects director for Town Hall

Members of the Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority board have selected Eva Rey as their new executive director.

  • East County
  • News
The Town Commission will discuss the 2011-12 preliminary budget at a special workshop next week at Town Hall.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 10, 2011
Longboat's first budget workshop scheduled

Town Manager Bruce St. Denis proposes six ways to balance a budget that has a $223,601 shortfall, including raising the town's tax rate.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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