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Anna Dearing
December 15, 2010

Dance Review: 'The Nutcracker'

The Sarasota Ballet's Saturday evening production of Robert de Warren's "The Nutcracker" was an all-around excellent rendition of the classic.

Arts + Culture

Dora Walters
December 15, 2010

All Angels women host holiday luncheon

Bonnie Wild, of Accessories Gone Wild, was the featured speaker at the Dec. 15 holiday luncheon of the Episcopal Church Women of All Angels by the Sea.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
December 15, 2010

Seaplace party full of holiday cheer

The residents of Seaplace held a 'welcome back' party at their clubhouse on Wednesday, Dec. 15. The residents caught up with friends who were back in town for the winter months and also enjoyed food and beverages along with some holiday music to get everyone in the holiday mood.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
December 14, 2010

History buffs throw sublime celebration

The Historical Society of Sarasota County, Daughters of the American Revolution Sara DeSoto Chapter and the Sarasota Alliance for Historic Preservation celebrated fellowship and food during an old-fashioned holiday get-together Tuesday, Dec. 14, at DAR.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Dora Walters
December 14, 2010

St. Mary clubs join together in holiday spirit

A musical program featuring pianist Lee Dougherty Ross and soprano Michelle Giglio was the highlight of the annual holiday party of the Women's Guild and the Men's Club of St. Mary Star, of the Sea, Catholic Church. Holiday music was included in the program, held Dec. 14, at the Stella Maris Hall.

Longboat Key
News

Dora Walters
December 14, 2010

Brenner outlines Key history

Longboat Key Town Commissioner David Brenner addressed Longboat Key Democratic Club members at the Dec. 14 luncheon meeting at the Chart House.

Longboat Key
News

Maria Amodio
December 14, 2010

Airport C.E.O. speaks at All Angels

Rick Piccolo, chief executive officer of the sarasota Bradenton International Airport, spoke at All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church on Tuesday, Dec. 14.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
December 14, 2010

FHSAA announces new football classifications

The East County's three high school football teams will be moving into unfamiliar territory next fall after the Florida High School Athletic Association unveiled its new football districts.

East County
Sports

Kurt Schultheis
December 14, 2010

Webb wants special-event process reviewed

The Planning and Zoning Board chair wants the commission or the Planning and Zoning Board to hold a discussion on simplifying the town's special-event process.

Longboat Key
News

Jen Blanco
December 14, 2010

Dipsiner wins Jerry Mita Tournament

Lakewood Ranch High wrestler Evan Dipsiner (103 pounds) finished first at the Jerry Mita Tournament Dec. 10-11 at Pinellas Park High School.

East County
Sports

Pam Eubanks
December 14, 2010

Watering schedule remains unchanged

Lakewood Ranch officials have not made any progress in convincing their utility provider to grant additional watering times.

East County
News

Pam Eubanks
December 14, 2010

LECOM students discuss drug dangers

Just a week after a state report showed Oxycodone was the No. 1 killer in overdose death in Manatee, Sarasota and DeSoto for the first half of 2010, pharmacy students from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Lakewood Ranch shared with local high schools students about abuse and misuse of prescription drugs.