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Mackenzie Van Cleave created this piece, titled "Colors of the World Tiger."
  • By Loren Mayo and Linnet Berna
  • April 15, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Embracing Our Differences

The super-sized diversity art exhibit, 'Embracing Our Differences,' drew nearly 1,000 students today to Marina Jack.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
These ducklings observed the Sarasota Police Department in action as they directed traffic for the Embracing Our Differences exhibit and Suncoast Boat Show at Marina Jack.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • April 15, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Quack, quack!

A mama duck led her ducklings on a downtown stroll today.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • April 15, 2011
Real-estate sales reach six-year high

After seeing 800 total property sales in March, the Sarasota Association of Realtors said the real-estate market is on the rebound.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Of the nine remaining contenders, only MW Development & Investment Advisory is suggesting a complete teardown and rebuild of the property.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 15, 2011
Nine Colony proposals remain

The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association now has a list of nine proposals to investigate.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A paving contractor truck knocked the bridge light out a couple of weeks ago, and FDOT was waiting for a part to repair the light.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 15, 2011
FDOT to repair New Pass Bridge light

The signal that sits atop the New Pass Bridge, warning motorists when the bridge is about to go up, needs repaired on Monday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Register at lwrcac.com or at the Summerfield Information Center, 6310 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • April 15, 2011
WEEKEND BEST BET: Easter Eggstravaganza

Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corporation will continue its Easter tradition with its annual Easter Eggstravaganza at 9:30 a.m., April 16, at Greenbrook Adventure Park in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Craig Van Nortwick and Chris Lynch, of Lynches' Landing, one of the Sarasota Manatee-Originals that provided food stations at last year's event.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 15, 2011
WEEKEND BEST BET: Party on the Pass

The event will raise money for Mote's dolphin, whale and sea turtle hospitals.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Gullett Elementary Principal Kathy Hayes, right, grins after smooching a 10-week-old pig for the students.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 15, 2011
Principal's pig smooch satisfies students (VIDEO)

As a reward to students for raising more than $10,000 at a recent walk-a-thon, Gullett Elementary School Principal Kathy Hayes today puckered up and kissed a 10-week-old pig.

  • East County
  • Schools
Yen Reed, Elise Lipoff and Kelly Murphy of Willis A. Smith Construction enjoyed the evening.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 15, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Gulf Coast Builders Exchange 2nd Annual Reverse Tradeshow

Dozens of members of the Gulf Coast Builders Exchange enjoyed an evening of networking with some of the areas largest general contractors and development firms during the organization's 2nd Annual Reverse Tradeshow April 14 at the Polo Grill and Bar.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Chris and Aimee Cogan
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 14, 2011
American Red Cross Mad Hatter Spring Tea

American Red Cross Mad Hatter Spring Tea

  • Black Tie
Co-Chairs Nanci Rand, Susan Morin and Marie Kropp
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 14, 2011
The Bag Ladies and Baubles Luncheon

The Bag Ladies and Baubles Luncheon

  • Black Tie
Designing Women Boutique founder Jean Weidner, Ronald Taub and Marcia Jean Taub
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 14, 2011
Designing Women Estate Sale Preview

Designing Women Estate Sale Preview

  • Black Tie
LECOM student Katie Rorer helps Delaney Dowdell, 11, get seeds ready to dry.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 14, 2011
Learning garden springs to life (VIDEO)

Students from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine are joining the efforts of Center Montessori School to educate children about food.

  • East County
  • News
Dr. Kumar Mahadevan is CEO of Mote Marine Laboratory.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 14, 2011
Mote to hold conference on oil-spill aftermath

'Beyond Horizon' will focus on needed protections for the Gulf following the Deepwater Horizon spill.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Zoning Board of Adjustment will not meet in May at Town Hall because there are no petitions before the board.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 14, 2011
Island meetings canceled

Both a Coalition of Barrier Island Elected Officials meeting and next month's Longboat Key Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting have been canceled.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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