News

Pam Eubanks
March 11, 2013

Manatee County to consider healthcare surtax

Manatee County commissioners will decide whether to move forward with a surtax to fund indigent health care in the community, during it's March 12 meeting.

East County
News

Nick Friedman
March 11, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Chillounge Night

South Palm Avenue was transformed into an outdoor lounge party Saturday, March 9, for the sixth annual Chillounge Night. Outdoor furniture and cocktail bars lined the street, and guests enjoyed a Samba parade, a fashion show and live music by The Lotus Fire and AJ and The Automatics. Proceeds from the night benefitted United Cerebal Palsy of Southwest Florida.

Arts + Culture

Nick Friedman
March 11, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Young Professionals Happy Hour

Members of the Sarasota Young Professionals Group unwound after work Thursday, March 7, at Mattison's City Grille during their regular happy hour. New and established members exchanged business cards over light food and drink.

Arts + Culture

Alex Mahadevan
March 11, 2013

Traffic Advisory Council to consider Village parking

The Sarasota County Traffic Advisory Council will hear a request from a property owner to prohibit street-side parking on Avenida De Mayo.

Sarasota
News

Pam Eubanks
March 11, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Rosedale 'Play for Pink'

Nearly 90 golfers hit the greenways March 9, at the Rosedale Golf & Country Club, for the annual Play for P.I.N.K golf tournament and luncheon.

East County
News

Kurt Schultheis
March 10, 2013

Longboat Key mayor and vice mayor selected tonight

The Town Commission will certify last week's election results and four commissioners will take an oath of office for additional service tonight.

Longboat Key
News

Josh Siegel
March 10, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: UPWC Diamond and Crystal Ball

The University Park Women's Club held its annual charity event, the Diamond and Crystal Ball, March 9. Themed 'A Night at the Copa,' the event featured an auction, with proceeds going to the Just for Girls Academy in Bradenton.

East County
News

Roger Drouin
March 10, 2013

Fewer Sarasota residents vote early in city election

After a week of early voting, 198 fewer voters cast ballots compared to the 2011 City Commission election.

Sarasota
News

Pam Eubanks
March 10, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: MS Walk

East County residents gathered to support friends with multiple sclerosis March 9, during the Walk MS on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

East County
News

Pam Eubanks
March 10, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Haile Dance Off

Haile Middle School students kicked off their Spring Break with a special "So You Think You Can Dance" competition March 8, at the end of school.

East County
Schools

Black Tie Staff
March 9, 2013

Banyan Ball 'Back to Our Roots'

Black Tie

Josh Siegel
March 9, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Tara Fashion Show

The Tara Golf & Country Club sashayed into a new season with its Spring Fashion Show March 8. Models, who are all members of the country club, wore Chico's clothing from the store in St. Armands Circle.