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The Longboat Key Revitalization Task Force meets on Wednesday at Bayfront Park Recreation Center.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 25, 2011
Longboat task force announces members

The initial meetings of the task force will focus on developing goals and objectives to encourage the creative re-establishment and revitalization of services, conveniences and opportunities for current and future residents of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The group opposing the incorporation of Lakewood Ranch has launched a petition drive.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 25, 2011
Anti-incorporation group launches petition drive

Friends of Lakewood Ranch members Bob Stepleman and Gary Berns say incorporation would take away local control from residents, among other concerns.

  • East County
  • News
Voters can cast their ballots at the Supervisor of Elections Office, 101 S. Washington Blvd.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • April 25, 2011
Early voting for runoff begins today

City Commission candidates Willie Shaw and Linda Holland square off in the District 1 runoff election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Children made 738 origami cranes.
  • By Kristi Dyer
  • April 25, 2011
Imagine kids help others

Children at Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch participated in Osh Kosh B'Gosh's Cranes for Kids program.

  • East County
  • News
Charlie Cary has a find.
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • April 24, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Casa del Mar Easter

Following tradition at Casa del Mar, a member of the Ryan family is always the Easter Bunny. This year, wearing the bright pink bunny suit was Ed Ryan Jr. The Easter Bunny always gets a warm welcome, because the youngsters know once he arrives, the Easter egg hunt is about to begin. The grounds at Case del Mar were roped off in sections, and adults were in each to supervise.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Michelle and Savannah Gallatin pose with the Easter Bunny Sunday, April 24 at Bird Key Yacht Club.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 24, 2011
PHOTO GALLEY: Bird Key Yacht Club celebrates Easter

Bird Key Yacht Club held their annual Easter celebration Sunday, April 24 at the Club. There was a magic show, an Easter egg hunt and an Easter brunch.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kids scramble to find as many eggs as possible as their parents encourage them Sunday, April 24 at Longboat Key Club's Easter egg hunt.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 24, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Club's Easter Egg Hunt

Kids dressed in their Easter best for the Easter egg hunt Sunday, April 24 at Longboat Key Club Islandside. The event also included cookie decorating, games, pictures with the Easter Bunny and food.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Six-year-old Sarah Pickering couldn't wait to count how many eggs she collected.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 24, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: University Park Country Club Easter Egg Hunt

More than 50 children searched for 1,750 eggs during University Park Country Club's Easter Egg Hunt and Luncheon April 23. Following the hunt, children and their families enjoyed lunch while posing for pictures with the Easter Bunny.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Abby Burch, 7, got her face painted before the Easter egg hunts began.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • April 24, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Main Easter Egg Hunt

Ed's Tavern, MacAllisters Grill & Tavern, Little Bookworms and The Fish Hole partnered to bring Easter to Lakewood Ranch Main Street April 23. The celebration featured egg hunts, photos with the Easter Bunny, a sidewalk chalk art contest and more.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Porter Strand, 4, selected his eggs carefully according to the hunt instructions.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • April 24, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Harvest UMC Easter Egg Hunt

Hundreds of kids snatched up Easter eggs at Harvest United Methodist Church's annual Easter Egg Hunt April 23. Following the hunt, families enjoyed refreshments, photos with the Easter Bunny and more.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Kate Walker, 9, loved all the animals in the petting zoo.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • April 24, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Woodland Easter Celebration

Woodland - The Community Church hosted a festive Easter celebration April 23. The event featured games, pony rides, a petting zoo and much more.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Leah and Alaina Kompare
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • April 23, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Easter Egg Hunt

The little ones collected colorful Easter eggs and participated in fun activities Saturday, on Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Cecelia Mould, Jake Hoddinott, Carly Birnbach, Danika Hoddinott and Isabella Volkert are in awe off Spaghetti the Clown's amazing tricks.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • April 23, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: SYC Children's Easter Party

The Easter Bunny hopped to Sarasota Yacht Club Saturday for some fun Easter-themed festivities.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kids could not wait to break into their colorful Easter eggs Saturday, April 23 after participating in Mar Vista's Easter egg hunt.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 23, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Mar Vista Easter Egg Hunt

Tons of kids showed up to take part in the Easter egg hunt Saturday, April 23 at Mar Vista on Longboat Key. The annual event includes a special "golden egg" that kids hope to find so that they can win a prize.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Lakewood Ranch High softball team celebrates following its 2-1 victory over rival Braden River in the Class 4A-District 10 championship April 22.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 23, 2011
Lady Mustangs repeat as district champs

The Lakewood Ranch High softball team upset top-seeded Braden River 2-1 to capture its second-consecutive Class 4A-District 10 championship April 22.

  • East County
  • Sports
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