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Jamie Becker, Co-Chairwomen Monica Barth and Caryn Patterson and Shana Zamikoff
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 6, 2010
Beach Ball 'La Plage Bleue'

Beach Ball 'La Plage Bleue'

  • Black Tie
Co-Chairwomen Keren Lifrak, Monica Barth and Caryn Patterson
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 6, 2010
VIDEO: Girls Inc. 'Beach Ball' shakes up Longboat Key

A group of girls kept warm by dancing their hearts out on the sand at Girls Incorporated of Sarasota County's Beach Ball 'La Plage Bleue,' at The Longboat Key Club and Resort. Scroll down for video.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Co-Chairs Bill and Joyce Steele with Chef Joe Santangini
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 6, 2010
BKYC gorges on fresh catch at seafood extravaganza

More than 200 people attended Bird Key Yacht Club's annual Welcome Back Seafood Extravaganza over the weekend.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Richard Damm, a celebrity agent, and Mary Bock, as Dolly Parton.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 6, 2010
Longboat Harbour residents go "Hollywood"

The residents of Longboat Harbour had a smashing time Saturday night as they dressed up and attended the "Longboat Harbour Goes Hollywood" event.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Peggy Wallace reenacts the hilarity of the time when Zina brought over a canvas for the three of them to create a piece of artwork on.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 6, 2010
KAETA's "Show and Tell" a big hit

KAETA held its first ever "show and tell" event Saturday, Nov. 4, at Plymouth Harbor. KAETA, Kids and Elders Through Art, was founded by Bharat and Anne Chandra of the Sarasota Orchestra.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A St. Jude’s t-shirt hung on the side of one of the many tents at the luncheon and raffle on Saturday.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 6, 2010
Food, Fun and Fundraising for St. Jude's and LBK Kiwanis

The 29th Annual Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key/St. Jude Gourmet Luncheon and Raffle happened this past Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. in the parking area of The Temple Beth Israel.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Keith Crossan of The Tommy Castro Band
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • November 6, 2010
Blues Fest heats up Sarasota

Hundreds of music lovers spent a cool day dancing in the grass at Ed Smith Stadium. The Sarasota Blues Fest celebrated its 20th anniversary Nov. 6 with a sizzling lineup.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Richard Perlman with Kate Elseler and Comal Dyzgun
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • November 6, 2010
St. Jude's Gourmet Luncheon

St. Jude's Gourmet Luncheon was held Saturday, Nov. 6.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Co-chairs Gerri Aaron and Ina Schnell
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 5, 2010
Key Chorale Luncheon

Key Chorale Luncheon

  • Black Tie
The Rev. Dan Maiden and MiMi Horwitz
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • November 5, 2010
Longboaters get in touch with their inner child

Pauline and Bob Schroeder transformed their home into the S and S Charter Kindergarten on Friday, Nov. 5, for a fun fundraiser for the Longboat Island Chapel. Guests came as they might have appeared as students in kindergarten. Pigtails and pleated skirts were plentiful plus lots of knickers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Karen Fors and Ginnie Dreher
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • November 5, 2010
Christ Church members catch up

There was a warm welcome for all as members of Christ Church Presbyterian of Longboat Key gathered at The Shores on Friday, Nov. 5, for an informal evening. Organized by Sue Wertman, members enjoyed a potluck buffet and exchanged news of summer happenings.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sean Hurley and Jake Desrosiers celebrate Hurley’s game-winning touchdown during Friday night's game.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 5, 2010
Sailors sail into a win against the Rams

The Sarasota Sailors played their biggest rival, the Riverview Rams, at home at Cleland Stadium at Ihrig Field this past Friday night, Nov. 5.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 5, 2010
Ortiz leads Lady Mustangs to district title

The Lakewood Ranch High girls cross country team scored 19 points to capture the Class 3A-District 5 Cross Country Meet Nov. 4.

  • East County
  • Sports
Harrison Skokos rushed for 62 yards on the night and also hauled in a 44-yard pass.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 5, 2010
Tigers dash Mustangs' playoff hopes

Lakewood Ranch fell short of advancing to the playoffs after falling to Palmetto 28-14 in a Class 4A-District 11 contest Nov. 5.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch will perform in exhibition following the competition.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • November 5, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Music in Motion

Lakewood Ranch High School will host its eighth annual Music in Motion Marching Band Field and Competition Show Saturday night.

  • East County
  • Schools
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