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Alexis Sudol goes for the ball during a SpikeKey volleyball clinic.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 20, 2010
SPORTS PHOTO OF THE WEEK: Ready, Game, SpikeKey!

Maureen Ryan, Alexis Sudol and Kelsey Breda participate in a volleyball clinic with professional beach volleyball player Megan Wallin, far right, on Siesta Key Beach on Saturday, Nov. 20.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Carlene and Robert Baime, Catherine and Arthur Armitage, with Commodore Louis Sanandres and Barbara Sanandres at the Bird Key Yacht Club Commodore's Ball.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 20, 2010
Bird Key Yacht Club Commodore's Ball

The Bird Key Yacht Club Commodore's Ball took place Saturday, Nov. 20, at the club. Commodore Louis Sanandres and his wife, Barbara, hosted the event.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Tre Michel and David Steiner
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 20, 2010
Anniversary Celebration for The Met and Sarasota Ballet

Anniversary Celebration for The Met and Sarasota Ballet

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 19, 2010
Lady Mustang swimmers finish third in the state

The Lakewood Ranch High girls swim team set eight new school records on its way to a third-place finish at the Class 2A FHSAA Swimming and Diving Finals Nov. 12 in Orlando.

  • East County
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Tina Magilson, Nishit Patel, Genet Schaner and Amy Conway
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 19, 2010
YPG kicks-off season with roaring '20s bash

The Sarasota Young Professionals Group members dolled up in flapper dresses, pearls, pinstripes and suspenders for their annual kick-off party Friday.

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Jennifer Abbott and her children Ellie, 8, and Nate, 5, love Little Bookworms.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 19, 2010
Harry Potter casts spell on East County

Donning Hogwarts garb, children and their families headed to Little Bookworms on Lakewood Ranch Main Street Nov. 19 for the Harry Potter Extravaganza event. Attendees enjoyed making their own wands and potions, as well as sampling Hogwart's famous butter beer, among other festivities.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table will entertain, educate and sword fight until Sunday, Nov. 21.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 19, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Sarasota Medieval Fair

The seventh annual Sarasota Medieval Fair concludes this Saturday and Sunday, at the Sarasota Fair Grounds.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dean and Janet Mixon launched the Harvest Festival last year.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • November 19, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Mixon Harvest Festival

Mixon Fruit Farms concludes it's 10-day Harvest Festival with two days of family fun Nov. 20-21 at the farm, 2712 26th Ave. E.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Vanessa Richtfort
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 19, 2010
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Primrose School

Kindergarten students at Primrose School at Lakewood Ranch got a hands-on lesson in giving Nov. 19 as they headed to a local Publix to shop for food for the homeless for Thanksgiving.

  • East County
  • Schools
Barbara Shea and Barbara Jacobs displayed handmade necklaces at last year's event.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 19, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Christmas Bazaar

Start your holiday shopping early at the annual St. Mary event.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Shannon Snyder announced Nov. 18 his intention to run for City Commission.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • November 19, 2010
Snyder announces commission candidacy

Charter Review Committee member Shannon Snyder will compete for outgoing Mayor Kelly Kirschner's City Commission seat.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department believes a special magistrate made rulings that are favorable for a new contract.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 19, 2010
Magistrate makes contract ruling

The town of Longboat Key and its firefighters are still at impasse in negotiations for a new three-year contract.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Honorees Matt and Lisa Walsh with their family
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 18, 2010
AJC Civic Achievement Award Dinner honoring Matt and Lisa Walsh

AJC Civic Achievement Award Dinner honoring Matt and Lisa Walsh

  • Black Tie
Chairwomen Mindy Mast, Kathy Bush and Carol Williams
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 18, 2010
High Tea at High Noon

High Tea at High Noon

  • Black Tie
Sydney Gruters, Daria Furst, Emily Furst and Stephanie Cestero
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 18, 2010
Mistletoe Mingle

Junior League hosted its Mistletoe Mingle, a shopping extravaganza and ladies night out, Thursday, at Robarts Arena.

  • Sarasota
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