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Kepler Henry examines an egg before placing it in his basket.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: First Baptist Church Egg Hunt

Families gathered for an early Easter-egg hunt after service Sunday, March 24, in the church playground. Families ate an Easter breakfast before children ran into the playground in search of plastic eggs.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kiwanis Club members dressed as pirates.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Kiwanis Club Pirate Gala

Siesta Key Kiwanis Club members had a swashbuckling good time at their annual fundraiser gala Saturday, March 23, at the Sarasota Yacht Club. The theme of the 12th annual gala was 'the mighty pirate invasion,' and guests showed off their best pirate garb while raising money for the club.

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Alex Quarles, Gwen MacKenzie and Margaret Wise stand near the donor wall.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Memorial Hospital Courtyard Tower Lobby Unveiling

Sarasota Memorial Hospital staff and donors got a first look at the newly completed lobby of the new Courtyard Tower Friday, March 22. Guests enjoyed food and drink while exploring the new lobby and admiring the donor wall.

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  • Neighbors
On Friday, March 22, at about 7 p.m., Sarasota Police responded to a report of a possible deceased person in the field.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • March 25, 2013
Police investigate Sarasota homicide

The 41-year-old woman was found dead in a field near 10th Street and Goodrich Avenue.

  • Sarasota
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Brent Feagans and Laura Daniel Gale
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Nautical Night at Sarasota Architectural Salvage

Guests dove into a nautical-themed fundraiser to benefit Mote Marine Thursday, March 21, at Sarasota Architectural Salvage. Attendees enjoyed light food and drink before participating in a raffle.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 25, 2013
Vehicles burglarized in two Lakewood Ranch communities

The unknown burglar(s) took cash and electronics from vehicles in the Braden Woods and Summerfield neighborhoods.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 25, 2013
IDA to break ground on facility

The Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority Board today will break ground on its new maintenance facility.

  • East County
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The project would replace current lighting with 72 state-of-the-art "sea worthy" light fixtures throughout the underside of the bridge
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • March 25, 2013
Blue lights could shine on the Ringling Causeway

Representatives at Evolucia, a local LED lighting manufacturer, have said the company is willing to donate the lighting.

  • Sarasota
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Lisa Dolny and Jacqueline Barli
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 23, 2013
Ringling College's An Evening at the Avant-Garde: 'A Novel Idea'

Ringling College's An Evening at the Avant-Garde: 'A Novel Idea'

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Drs. Emily and Mike Arsenault
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 23, 2013
Firefly Gala

Firefly Gala

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(Back) Vicki and Kelsey Runyard, who both visited from Chicago, and Susan Dewitt; (Front) Nicholas and Christian Dewitt
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 23, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Polo Under the Palms

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center returned to Lakewood Ranch for the third annual Polo Under the Palms event. Attendees at the Sarasota Polo Club watched a polo match and participated in silent and live auctions benefiting the cancer research center.

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Amanda, Hayden, Andrew and Wesley Beecher
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 23, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Bayside Eggolution Egg Hunt

Bayside Community Church held its annual Eggolution Easter Egg Hunt at Lakewood Ranch Park March 23. In addition to the massive hunt, over 2,000 attendees could play on inflatable games and slides, rock climb and visit with the Easter Bunny.

  • East County
  • News
Heather and Savannah Jones
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 23, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Eggstravaganza

Kids chased after thousands of candy-filled eggs spread across soccer and baseball fields for the Lakewood Ranch Eggstravaganza at the Greenbrook Adventure Park March 23. Other pre-Easter activities included face painting, pictures with the Easter Bunny and a petting zoo.

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Noreen Delaney and Michael Marracini
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 22, 2013
'Encore - The Dance Goes On'

'Encore - The Dance Goes On'

  • Black Tie
Bill Scott, Dan Garde, Gloria Juhn, Ortraud Scherer and Valeri Scott
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 22, 2013
Salute to the Stars Awards Luncheon

Salute to the Stars Awards Luncheon

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