Neighbors

Nick Friedman
April 24, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Veterans Appreciation Fair at Sarasota Military Academy

Congressman Vern Buchanan hosted a Veteran's Appreciation Fair Saturday, April 21, at the Sarasota Military Academy. The fair featured booths with information about services for veterans, and the Sarasota Military Academy Drum Line performed before Congressman Buchanan addressed the audience.

Sarasota
News

Mallory Gnaegy
April 23, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: LLSA Chamber After Hours

The Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce took their members to the mainland for a happy hour at Sports Page Bar and Grille in on Thursday, April 19. Participants could relax, network and enjoy cocktails with their friends and fellow chamber members. Even business competitors were having laughs with each other.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Mallory Gnaegy
April 23, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Women's Golf Association season close

It has been a great season for the women's golf association. On Tuesday, April 17, The 9- and 18-holers celebrated the end of season with a little bit of bread and putter. They teed off and had a closing luncheon to celebrate. While some might stick around the key for the summer months, others will be absent-tees.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
April 23, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Sinai Sock Hop

Temple Sinai held a sock hop as their fundraising event, Saturday, April 21.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Nick Friedman
April 23, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: YouthArts Fest

More than 500 students displayed their artistic talents in Five Points Park Saturday, April 21, as part of YouthArts Fest, which aims to increase awareness of the importance of art in education. The event included dancing, face painting, activities and various forms of art.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Nick Friedman
April 23, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce Business Card Exchange

Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce members met Thursday, April 19, at Buffalo Wild Wings for their monthly business card exchange. Members take turns hosting the after-hours event, where food is provided and attendees have a chance to win various raffle prizes donated by chamber members.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Pam Eubanks
April 23, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: San Marco Farmer's Market

San Marco Plaza hosted its first Farmers Market April 20. Guests enjoyed live music while browsing vendor booths that included fresh produce, bread and seafood as well as goods, plants and other items.

East County
News

Pam Eubanks
April 23, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Harvest Fish Fry

Families gathered April 20, at Harvest United Methodist Church in Lakewood Ranch, for the Harvest Youth Fish Fry and Silent Auction event.

East County
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
April 22, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Girls Inc Volunteer Appreciation Day

Girls Inc held a special Volunteer Appreciation Day ceremony, Thursday, April 19, at Girls Inc.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
April 22, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Republican Club

The Sarasota Republican Club held their monthly dinner meeting, Thursday, April 19, at the Sarasota Yacht Club. The guest speaker was Mark Wilson, President and CEO of the Florida Chamber of Commerce.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
April 22, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Healthy Kids Day

Hundreds of families came out to the Evalyn Sadlier Jones Branch of the Sarasota Y to celebrate Healthy Kids Day, Friday, April 20. The nationwide YMCA event promotes the coming of summer as well as the importance of being healthy. The biggest highlight was the opening of the water park for the season.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
April 22, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY:Family Weekend Camp at Dream Oaks Camp

Eleven families from across the Tampa Bay area spent the weekend creating memories and enjoying life during Family Weekend Camp April 20-22 at Dream Oaks Camp. The annual camp, put together by The Foundation for Dreams, The Children's Cancer Center and The Cancer Support Community Florida Suncoast, is for families that have a child that has been recently diagnosed with cancer or cancer related illness. Throughout the weekend, children and their families enjoyed arts and crafts, sports and games, horseback riding, canoeing, nature walks, scavenger hunts, a family dance and more.