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Sarasota High School senior Melanie Gochnauer
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • April 9, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: SFF Short Stacks Family Film Day

The Sarasota Film Festival's youthFEST got off to a colorful start April 9 with the Short Stacks Family Film Day at Sarasota High School.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Joseph Patrick Arnegger and Sally Rose Gruters
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 8, 2011
Opening Night Film and Party

Opening Night Film and Party

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"I have a very eclectic style - girly but still rustic. I love to collect things when I travel and mix it up." - Nikki Heil
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 8, 2011
Guest Fashion Editor - Nikki Heil

Guest Fashion Editor - Nikki Heil

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Karli Wilbanks gives Paintball Pete a kiss.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • April 8, 2011
GALLERY: Smooches for Pooches

Dogs, cats and even llamas got kisses at Friday's "Smooches for Pooches" event.

  • Sarasota
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Eric Ross and Malora Smith
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • April 8, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Vinyl Music Fest

Sarasota's third annual VMF kicked off April 8 at Michael's On East. DJs Honorebel, Cosmo, Infect and Anthony Martin kept the ballroom hopping until 2 a.m.

  • Arts + Culture
Travis Clark and We the Kings performed to several hundred teens at this year's Rock Out for a Cause.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • April 8, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Rock Out for a Cause

Bradenton darlings We the Kings and five other Florida-based bands rocked Lakewood Ranch High School during Rock Out for a Cause April 8. The concert was a fundraiser for Taking Back Lives, Manatee Glens, Solve Maternity Homes, Family Network on Disabilities, Honor Animal Rescue and the Food Bank of Manatee.

  • Arts + Culture
Myrtle was released this morning from Lido Beach by Mote staff and volunteers.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 8, 2011
Injured sea turtle released from Lido Beach

Myrtle, a 10-year-old loggerhead turtle, was released this morning after six months of rehabilitation at Mote.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Condominiums and businesses throughout the island are collecting canned goods and prepackaged foods.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 8, 2011
Longboat Kiwanis Club begins food drive

Drop off donations through May 1 at one of 13 locations on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
We The Kings will be among the bands performing at Rock Out for a Cause.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • April 8, 2011
WEEKEND BEST BET: Rock Out for a Cause

Bradenton favorites We The Kings will headline this benefit for Taking Back Lives, Manatee Glens, Solve Maternity Homes, Family Network on Disabilities, Honor Animal Rescue and the Food Bank of Manatee tonight at Lakewood Ranch High School.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Leanna Flores
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 8, 2011
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Braden River Middle (VIDEO)

Braden River Middle School students launched homemade rockets during the 11th Annual Night Under the Stars event hosted by the school's science department April 7.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 8, 2011
District offers FCAT breakfast

The Manatee County School District will spend $15,000 feeding students for FCAT.

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  • News
Hannaiz Nater, 6, checked out a bat with her parents Luis and Tanya.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 8, 2011
GALLERY: Night Under the Stars

Braden River Middle School students and their families enjoyed the 11th annual "Night Under the Stars" thanks to the school's science department. Attendees enjoyed a Star Lab Planetarium, visits from the Florida Aquarium and Lowry Park Zoo, and more, while raising funds for various school organizations.

  • East County
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Marnie Allen and Anthony Hartman
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 7, 2011
Hob Nob

Hob Nob

  • Black Tie
Mary Beth Bos with Don and Dana Lederer
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 7, 2011
Women Helping Women Luncheon

Women Helping Women Luncheon

  • Black Tie
Georges Lussler, Lisa Hattan and Douglas Neumann
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • April 7, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Hob Nob

The GSCC held its annual Hob Nob, an event the blends networking with cuisine and beverages from local organizations at Phillippi Estate Park.

  • Sarasota
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