News

Eddie Kirsch
January 16, 2012

Applebee's employee robbed on patio

An employee was robbed of $135 while checking email on his phone. The suspect has not been located.

East County
News

Nick Friedman
January 16, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Evening of Excellence Art Show at Ringling College

The Education Foundation of Sarasota County hosted a juried art show at Ringling College Saturday, Jan.14 and Sunday, Jan. 15, to show off some of the best artwork from local high school students. The 25 highest rated works were awarded a ribbon and presented at a reception ceremony on Wednesday, Jan. 18. Local galleries and framers volunteered their services, and the winning pieces will be put up for auction in February. A portion of the money is returned to the artist, and the rest is donated to the Education Foundation.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Pam Eubanks
January 16, 2012

County seeking member for Animal Services Advisory Board

Manatee County is seeking to fill one vacancy for a citizens advisory committee that makes recommendations on animal issues to county officials.

East County
News

Pam Eubanks
January 16, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Stoneybrook Potluck

Residents of Stoneybrook in Heritage Harbour gathered Jan. 13, at the Stoneybrook Rec Center for their monthly potluck event. This month's diner included a 'white elephant' gift exchange.

East County
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
January 15, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Band Weintraub Cup

East County residents and their guests enjoyed a fun-filled afternoon of tailgating and polo during the Band Weintraub Cup Jan. 15 at the Sarasota Polo Club.

East County
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
January 15, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Walk of Fame

Dozens of East County dogs put their best paw forward during the Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch's Walk of Fame fundraiser Jan. 15 on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch. During the event, East County residents and their four-legged friends enjoyed a pet parade and costume contest, a family festival, raffles, musical entertainment and more.

East County
Neighbors

Black Tie Staff
January 14, 2012

Sunshine From Darkness Gala

Black Tie

Pam Eubanks
January 14, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Manatee County Fair

Manatee County residents headed to the fair Jan. 13 for youth livestock shows, live musical performances, pig racing and other festivities. The Manatee County Fair runs through Jan. 22.

East County
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
January 13, 2012

Who, What, Wear: Charlie Ann Syprett

Sarasota
News

Rachel S. OHara
January 13, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: In Plein Sight

The members of Plein Air Sun Coast got together Thursday, Jan. 12, to enjoy the beautiful weather and paint different plants, buildings and scenes in Towles Court.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Pam Eubanks
January 13, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Builder opens model in Inlets

Arthur Rutenberg Homes celebrated the opening of its exclusive home model, the Martinique, in Harbour Walk in the Inlets, with a special event for Realtors Jan. 12.