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Marilyn and David Powell with Marie and Bob Hunter
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 23, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club Change of Watch

Bird Key Yacht Club celebrated its Change of Watch Saturday, Feb. 23. David Powell succeeded Robert Hunter.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A 1966 Volkswagen Bug had copious whimsical details, including a hamster wheel and a parrot.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 23, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Armands Concours

Roughly 1,000 visitors flooded St. Armands Circle Saturday, Feb. 23, to see Ferraris, Rolls-Royces, Lamborghinis, Bentleys, Alfa Romeos and other luxury cars, boats and motorcycles on display.

  • Longboat Key
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Sara Egglefield and David Benedetti
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 23, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Thomas Carabasi Samba Jazz Quintet

About 100 people packed the Longboat Key Center for the Arts Friday, Feb. 22, to hear the Thomas Carabasi Samba Jazz Quintet.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Susan Schaeffer and Pauline Schroeder
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 23, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Island Chapel Anniversary Party

One hundred and twenty parishioners gathered Friday, Jan. 22, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Longboat Island Chapel's physical building. The celebration included a dinner, catered by the Manatee Technical Institute, music and a skit.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Olivia Harrison, Jillian Mazure and Kaitlin Yawn all are in the fifth grade.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 23, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Freedom Elementary Dance

Fathers and daughters at Freedom Elementary School hit the dance floor Feb. 22, during a "Winter Wonderland" themed dance.

  • East County
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Debbie and David Fink
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 23, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: SMART Gala

Supporters of the Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy titested their cooking skills Feb. 28, at the Polo Grill and Bar's Fete Ballroom.

  • East County
  • News
Students join Principal Rachel Shelley and Mayor Susan Atwell for the Harlem Shake.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • February 23, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Booker High School Renaissance Rally

Students at Booker High School were honored at the Renaissance Rally Friday, Feb. 22 at the schools courtyard to showcase their hard work. Students with a 3.0 GPA or above were invited to participate in games, dancing, and a raffle for a 2002 Saturn SL. Mayor Susan Atwell handed the keys over to sophomore Megan Adams. 'I need to get my permit now and learn how to drive a manual,' said Adams smiling. Students wore different colored dog tags to represent their GPA. Students with a bronze tag had between a 3.0 and 3.5 GPA, silver 3.5 to 4.0, and students wearing a gold dog tag had a 4.0 or above. Community businesses like Publix, PPI Technologies and Best Buy donated gift cards, volunteer hours, and food.

  • Sarasota
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Rose Soriero and Suzzette Levy
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 22, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Promenade 'Meet the Candidates' Cocktail Party

Promenade residents enjoyed some camaraderie Friday, Feb. 22, during a cocktail party, which included board candidates' election pitches.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The gala was Through the Looking Glass themed.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • February 22, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : ADDY Awards

The American Advertising Association - Suncoast presented the 2012 ADDY Awards Thursday, Feb. 21 at Marie Selby Gardens. Ringling student Louie Zuniga designed the Through the Looking Glass themed gala Through the ADDY Glass where people mingled. More than 100 ADDY's were presented to Suncoast area businesses and agencies. 'The ADDY's is a three tier national competition, so this is the best work of the Suncoast,' said President of the 2012 to 2013 AAF Suncoast.

  • Sarasota
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Children listen to master gardener Melba Watts talk about gardening.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • February 22, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : NewGate students plant salsa garden

NewGate School fourth through sixth graders participated in a grant funded salsa project through the University of Florida Wednesday, Feb. 20 to learn about gardening. Parent Domitria Moore made contact with the University of Florida and since the partnership many students spend their recess gardening as opposed to playing. The idea came from 11-year-old Andrew Florio who approached Moore about the project. 'I wanted to start a garden because last year a student did it and it was fun.,' Floria said. 'I wanted to bring it back so we can take care of it with friends and everyone would enjoy it,' NewGate School Elementary students planted cilantro, tomatoes, onions and bell peppers. Once the plants are ripe students plan to have a salsa party. 'We enjoty doing this because we like getting dirty and having fun with each other. We learn how to cooperate with each other too,' said fifth grader Aiden Pearson.

  • Sarasota
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Ray and Linda Baker and Jane Thompson, seated, with Brian Thompson and Steve Peters, standing
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 22, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Valentine's Day concert benefits animals

The Humane Society of Lakewood Ranch hosted a Valentine's Day performance featuring Katherine Alexandra and Alexander Dillan, to benefit the organization. Attendees enjoyed cocktails, appetizers and desserts as the enjoyed the show.

  • East County
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 22, 2013
Mote announces new international consortium

The new consortium will bring national and international groups together for conservation efforts.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 22, 2013
Charlie Christ to speak in Lakewood Ranch

Former Florida Gov. Charlie Christ will speak at an awards dinner March 15.

  • East County
  • News
Natalia McNabb, Ms. Megan Wintersteen, Mikayla Klauber, Payton Saturen, Erika Sanchez, Zandy Sanders, Krista Paulson and volunteer Claudia Cardillo all took part in the Girls Inc Saks Fifth Avenue tour.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 21, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Girls (Inc) Day Out

Six girls from Girls Inc had the chance to take a behind-the-scenes tour of Saks Fifth Avenue Wednesday, Feb. 20, at Westfield Southgate Mall.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Riverview’s Courtney Kelly, No. 2, tries to slide into third base but Sarasota’s Shelby Thorpe, No. 13, beats her to the base and tags her out.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 21, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota v. Riverview softball

The Lady Sailors softball team played the Lady Rams Wednesday, Feb. 20, at Sarasota High School. While both teams had impressive plays, the Rams came out victorious with a 5-3 win over the Sailors.

  • Sarasota
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