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Happy birthday, Molly
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • May 23, 2011
Molly Schechter's Birthday Party

Molly Schechter's Birthday Party

  • Black Tie
The students of Gocio Elementary School's bridge club play a few hands of bridge during their final meeting Monday, May 23 inside Gocico Elementary School's Media Center.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 23, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Gocio's Bridge Club

Gocio Elementary's newest Go-Getter program this school year was bridge club. Over 20 students participated in the after school program provided by the school. The bridge club held their final meeting Monday, May 23 inside Gocico Elementary School's Media Center where they played bridge, received awards and ate pizza.

  • Sarasota
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Mayor Suzanne Atwell helps a driver use a Main Street parking meter.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • May 23, 2011
Sarasota's mayor assists with new meters

Sarasota's paid-parking system went online this morning, and the city employed volunteer "parking ambassadors" to help with the transition. Mayor Suzanne Atwell was one of those volunteers.

  • Sarasota
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A man was pronounced dead in Longboat Pass after performing a dive offshore Thursday.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 23, 2011
Man dies after diving accident

A scuba diver was pronounced dead in Longboat Pass last week after performing a 50-foot dive.

  • Longboat Key
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National statistics show seat belt usage saved more than 12,700 lives nationwide in 2009.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 23, 2011
Sheriff's office launches 'Click It' campaign

The safety campaign started today throughout Manatee County.

  • East County
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A Bayfront Park concept plan, along with a recreation center, will not move forward until funds are available.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 23, 2011
Town debates Longboat recreation center

Mayor Jim Brown said the town would not move forward with a recreation center project until funds are available.

  • Longboat Key
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Liza Dickson, Men's Varsity coach, poses with the boys going to Nationals in Oak Ridge, TN. at Sarasota Crew's Night of The Stars Sunday, May 22 at Michael's on East.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 22, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Crew's Night of The Stars

Sarasota Crew members, family and friends celebrated Sarasota Crew's Night of The Stars Sunday, May 22 at Michael's on East.

  • Sarasota
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Ruth Husel and Jan Pope
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 22, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Cattle Baron's Ball

East County residents dressed in their cowboy best May 21 and headed to the Polo Grill for Manatee County's eighth annual Cattle Baron's Ball event

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Students gathered outside for the announcement of eighth-grade notables before the dance.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 21, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: A Royal Evening

Eighth-grade students at Braden River Middle School celebrated their middle school years with a special dance, themed "A Royal Evening" on May 20. Festivities also included the announcement of eighth-grade "notables."

  • East County
  • News
Lila Cooper with Susan Davis
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 21, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Hurricane Bash

Supporters of the American Red Cross headed May 20 to the University Park Country Club for the Hurricane Bash Golf Tournament & Celebrity Chef Showcase event.

  • East County
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Honoree Dick Vitale and his wife, Lorraine
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • May 20, 2011
Dick Vitale Gala honoring Roy Williams, Nick Bollettieri and John Calipari

Dick Vitale Gala honoring Roy Williams, Nick Bollettieri and John Calipari

  • Black Tie
There were 37 desserts and 29 donors for Family Promises' Third Annual Just Desserts event Friday, May 20 at Selby Garden's Great Room by the Bay.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 20, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Family Promises' 3rd Annual Just Desserts

Family Promises' held their Third Annual Just Desserts event Friday, May 20 at Selby Garden's Great Room by the Bay. There were 37 different desserts from 29 different donors as well as a silent auction and raffle.

  • Sarasota
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The class of 2011 sit in their seats facing the stage during New College's 2011 Commencement ceremony Friday, May 20 at College Hall Bay Front.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 20, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: New College's 2011 Commencement Ceremony

New College's Class of 2011 had their commencement ceremony Friday, May 20 at College Hall Bay Front. This year marks New College's 45th commencement ceremony. Dr. Helen N. Fagin was this year's commencement speaker.

  • Sarasota
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Colony Lender now has a 95% interest in the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort's tennis courts.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 20, 2011
Colony Lender's ownership share increases

Colony Lender LLC now has a 95% interest in the recreational/resort assets at The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort. That interest includes the tennis courts.

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Steve Stottlemyer, chairman of the Glenridge Board of Directors, Charles Tirrell, CEO of the Glenridge and Jim Cater, CEO of Praxeis, the community's developer, break ground on the expansion to The Carroll Center.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • May 20, 2011
Glenridge breaks ground on Carroll Center expansion

The Glenridge on Palmer Ranch will add more than 10,000 square feet to The Carroll Center.

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