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Silver Stars co-captain Melanie Hahn was excited to perform at this year's carnival.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • February 27, 2011
GALLERY: McNeal Winter Carnival

Despite its name, McNeal Elementary School's Winter Carnival felt more like a spring fling Feb. 26. Guests enjoyed carnival games and treats, a performance by the Lakewood Ranch High School Silver Stars and more.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jake Cullen caught a bass, a tilapia and a bluegill to win first place in the 5-8 age category.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • February 27, 2011
GALLERY: Youth Fishing Tournament

Dozens of East County anglers cast their lines into Summerfield Lake for the annual Youth Fishing Tournament Feb. 26. The event, organized by the Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corporation and led by the Anglers Club, gave children ages 5-15 a chance to catch a variety of fish throughout the morning.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Co-chairs Beverly Bartner, Helen Sosso
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 26, 2011
Asolo Repertory Theatre Annual Gala 'Studio 54 Disco Palace'

Asolo Repertory Theatre Annual Gala 'Studio 54 Disco Palace'

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More than 100 international and domestic beers were available for sampling.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • February 26, 2011
GALLERY: Celebrate Sarasota

Festival goers got to try more than 100 international and domestic beers and 50 chili and chicken wing recipes, plus engage in cornhole, karaoke, a mechanical shark ride and sumo wrestling at Phillippi Estate Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Flash soars through the air to fetch a toy from the pool.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • February 26, 2011
GALLERY: Celebration of Pets

Pet owners treated their furry friends to a day of play at Sarasota Fairgrounds.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Allison Tibor, 9, showed her grandpa, Mel Neely, how to dance the "YMCA."
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 26, 2011
GALLERY: Freedom Father/Daughter Dance

Girls at Freedom Elementary School danced the night away with their fathers during the school's annual Father/Daughter Dance Feb. 25.

  • East County
  • News
Key Chorale Development Director Susan Brinerd, Artistic Director Joseph Caulkins and his mother, Judy Caulkins.
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 26, 2011
'Cirque des Voix'

'Cirque des Voix'

  • Black Tie
Cindy Kaiser and Chairwoman Jenny Hime
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 25, 2011
Evening of Excellence Dinner and Student Art Auction 'Starry Starry Night'

Evening of Excellence Dinner and Student Art Auction 'Starry Starry Night'

  • Black Tie
Jay Berman and Tidewell President and CEO Gerry Radford
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 25, 2011
Compassion in Caring Award Luncheon

Compassion in Caring Award Luncheon

  • Black Tie
"I definitely have more of an European style. I also like to mix soft things with edgy things." - Camille Bell
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 25, 2011
Guest Fashion Editor - Camille Bell

Guest Fashion Editor - Camille Bell

  • Black Tie
Town Manager Bruce St. Denis narrates a 20-minute PowerPoint presentation about the island's beach on the town's website.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 25, 2011
Town uploads beach presentation to web

The town of Longboat Key posted a shorter version of its "Beaches 101" presentation on the town website.

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Pearls are the oldest recorded gem in history.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • February 25, 2011
GALLERY: Love the Pearls

Stoneybrook Golf and Country Club today welcomed the International Pearl Group to its "Love the Pearls" luncheon.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sheriff Tom Knight, left, U.S. Attorney Robert O'Neill and FBI Special Agent Steven Ibison announced the 14 indictments.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • February 25, 2011
Fourteen nabbed in mortgage-fraud scheme

The fraud conspiracy involved 22 properties and $47.5 million.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Pamaro Shop is located at 7782 N. Tamiami Trail.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • February 25, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Flight pattern

Couch potatoes aren't the only ones welcome at Pamaro Shop.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Friends Talha Haque and Julian Milian raced around the track in unison.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 25, 2011
GALLERY: Tara Run-a-Thon

Children ran to their hearts' delight during Tara Elementary School's annual Run-A-Thon fund-raiser Feb. 25. After they'd finished running, students enjoyed ice-cold water and popsicles.

  • East County
  • Schools
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