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Sarasota Open Foundation Co-Chairs Sandra Appignani and Laurent Gray
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 25, 2011
Sarasota Open Players Party

Sarasota Open Players Party

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The parking pay station will accept both coins and credit/debit cards.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • April 25, 2011
New Sarasota parking meter on display

City leaders demonstrate how easy it will be to use the new downtown parking meters.

  • Sarasota
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It is piping-hot out on the beach!
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 25, 2011
Photo of the Day: Piping-hot

People work around the pipeline to enjoy a sunny afternoon at the beach Monday, April 25 on the north end of Longboat Key. The pipeline is part of the on going sand dredging project.

  • Sarasota
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The Longboat Key Revitalization Task Force meets on Wednesday at Bayfront Park Recreation Center.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 25, 2011
Longboat task force announces members

The initial meetings of the task force will focus on developing goals and objectives to encourage the creative re-establishment and revitalization of services, conveniences and opportunities for current and future residents of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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The group opposing the incorporation of Lakewood Ranch has launched a petition drive.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 25, 2011
Anti-incorporation group launches petition drive

Friends of Lakewood Ranch members Bob Stepleman and Gary Berns say incorporation would take away local control from residents, among other concerns.

  • East County
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Voters can cast their ballots at the Supervisor of Elections Office, 101 S. Washington Blvd.
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  • Robin Roy
  • April 25, 2011
Early voting for runoff begins today

City Commission candidates Willie Shaw and Linda Holland square off in the District 1 runoff election.

  • Sarasota
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Children made 738 origami cranes.
  • By Kristi Dyer
  • April 25, 2011
Imagine kids help others

Children at Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch participated in Osh Kosh B'Gosh's Cranes for Kids program.

  • East County
  • News
Michelle and Savannah Gallatin pose with the Easter Bunny Sunday, April 24 at Bird Key Yacht Club.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 24, 2011
PHOTO GALLEY: Bird Key Yacht Club celebrates Easter

Bird Key Yacht Club held their annual Easter celebration Sunday, April 24 at the Club. There was a magic show, an Easter egg hunt and an Easter brunch.

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Six-year-old Sarah Pickering couldn't wait to count how many eggs she collected.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 24, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: University Park Country Club Easter Egg Hunt

More than 50 children searched for 1,750 eggs during University Park Country Club's Easter Egg Hunt and Luncheon April 23. Following the hunt, children and their families enjoyed lunch while posing for pictures with the Easter Bunny.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Kids could not wait to break into their colorful Easter eggs Saturday, April 23 after participating in Mar Vista's Easter egg hunt.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 23, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Mar Vista Easter Egg Hunt

Tons of kids showed up to take part in the Easter egg hunt Saturday, April 23 at Mar Vista on Longboat Key. The annual event includes a special "golden egg" that kids hope to find so that they can win a prize.

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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 22, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Lunch Bunch raises money for All-Star Children's Foundation

The annual Lunch Bunch All-Star Children's Foundation fundraiser not only raised money for a good cause but was held in memory of one of its biggest supporters, Andy Cail.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 22, 2011
WEEKEND BEST BET: Lakewood Ranch Main Easter Egg Hunt

Ed's Tavern, MacAllisters Grill & Tavern, Little Bookworms and The Fish Hole have partnered to make Easter a little egg-stra special on Lakewood Ranch Main Street this year.

  • East County
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The new shop is named in honor of Barbara Smith's mother and grandmother.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 22, 2011
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: 2nd Ann Rose

Barbara Smith opened 2nd Ann Rose in San Marco Plaza on April 8.

  • East County
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Key residents would like to see Bayfront Park changes that include a new recreation center.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 22, 2011
Longboat plans park meeting

Longboat Key will host a special workshop at Town Hall next month to discuss a concept plan for Bayfront Park.

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Donna Bolton enjoyed spending time with her daughter Hannah, 5, and son Jaden, 1.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 22, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Freedom Elementary Muffins with Mom

Students at Freedom Elementary School spent a special morning with their moms during the school's Muffins with Mom event April 21. Students and their moms enjoyed spending quality time together over doughnuts and juice.

  • East County
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