News

Robin Roy
November 8, 2010

Five Points Park receives grant

The Selby Foundation commits to providing $31,000 for lighting in the park's trees.

Sarasota
News

Jen Blanco
November 8, 2010

Walkin' Wildcats

McNeal Elementary School students braved the chilly weather Nov. 5, as they spent part of the day outside during the school's 3rd annual Walkathon. In addition to raising more than $13,600 for the school, students enjoyed music, refreshments and a catapult launch, among other activities.

East County
Schools

Pam Eubanks
November 8, 2010

Lucky Pelican gets 'crabby'

East County residents flocked to the Lucky Pelican Bistro Nov. 6-7 for the Second Annual Lakewood Ranch Crabfest. Guests enjoyed a variety of fresh crab and other seafood, as well as live music and other activities.

East County
News

Black Tie Staff
November 7, 2010

Brunch on the Bay

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Maria Amodio
November 7, 2010

Thousands chow down for charity at Bowls of Hope

Hundreds of families filled up their bowls at the Sarasota Bowls of Hope Lunch on Sunday, Nov. 7, at Phillippi Estate Park. All proceeds from the event, where guests purchased tickets to sample different varieties of soup and chowder from over 40 local eateries, went to All Faiths Food Bank.

Sarasota
News

Maria Amodio
November 7, 2010

SASSY swimmers host Florida Gators

The Sarasota YMCA Synchronized Swim Team, SASSY, hosted the University of Florida Synchronized Swim Team for a clinic on Sunday, Nov. 7 at the Selby Aquatics Complex. The Gators Synchro team worked with the SASSY girls on new routines for their upcoming season.

Sarasota
News

Michael Eng
November 7, 2010

Braden River wins Music in Motion competition

Braden River High School was crowned Grand Champion of the Lakewood Ranch Music in Motion marching band competition Nov. 6. The Marching Band of Pirates competed against seven other bands to earn the victory.

Arts + Culture

Black Tie Staff
November 6, 2010

Baubles, Bids and Bubbles

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Black Tie Staff
November 6, 2010

Beach Ball 'La Plage Bleue'

Black Tie

Rachel S. OHara
November 6, 2010

Longboat Harbour residents go "Hollywood"

The residents of Longboat Harbour had a smashing time Saturday night as they dressed up and attended the "Longboat Harbour Goes Hollywood" event.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
November 6, 2010

KAETA's "Show and Tell" a big hit

KAETA held its first ever "show and tell" event Saturday, Nov. 4, at Plymouth Harbor. KAETA, Kids and Elders Through Art, was founded by Bharat and Anne Chandra of the Sarasota Orchestra.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
November 6, 2010

Food, Fun and Fundraising for St. Jude's and LBK Kiwanis

The 29th Annual Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key/St. Jude Gourmet Luncheon and Raffle happened this past Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. in the parking area of The Temple Beth Israel.