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Marilyn Bezner and Lisa DiSimone
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Pat's Party at the Tavern

St. Patrick's Day was celebrated with Celtic tunes and traditional food at Longboat Key Club and Resort Harborside on March 17. Members dressed for the occasion in their best green and celebrated the holiday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ross Allen
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Lynches Pub and Grub St. Pat's Party

There was green beer, gig dancing and bagpipe playing at Lynches Pub and Grub for Saint Patrick's Day on Saturday, March 17. Starting shortly after they opened for business, the pub was packed with the Irish and those pretending to be. Traditional corned beef and Sheppard's pie was served while dancers from Sarasota Irish Dance Academy performed.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bill Buckley
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club St. Pat's Party

Bird Key Yacht Club hosts to the Leprechauns, Lads and Lassies of Bird Key Bird Key Yacht Club members were welcomed into the club with traditional Celtic tunes played on a bagpipe on St. Patrick's Day. After a few drinks, the dancers of Sarasota Irish Dance Academy put on a performance.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Congressman Vern Buchanan
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Republican Club

The Republican Club of Longboat Key was joined by fellow Republican Clubs from the two counties for a special breakfast meeting on Friday, March 16. Attorney General Pam Bondi was the featured speaker. Congressman Vern Buchanan was also present. Bondi grew up in Florida and her father, Joe, lives on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Nancy Diener with Bob and A.J. McFarlin
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: All Angels by the Sea Episcopal St. Pat's

All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church celebrated St. Patrick's Day two days early on March 15. The group wore their best green and dined on traditional St. Patrick's Day corned-beef sandwiches.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tricia Foster wore some fun shamrock glasses at Shamrock's 4th Annual St. Patrick's Day Block Party.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Shamrock's 4th Annual St. Patrick's Day Block Party

The Shamrock's 4th Annual St. Patrick's Day Block Party rocked the block from 9 a.m. until midnight, Saturday, March 17.

  • Sarasota
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Alice Richey in a tank top
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Gal-E-Mates' Fashion Show

On March 14, the Gal-E-Mates of Sarasota Yacht Club had its monthly meeting. Following lunch, some of the members displayed their hand-made wardrobes for a fashion show unlike any other.

  • Longboat Key
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Hana Kenny performs with the Sarasota Irish Dance Academy, Saturday, March 17, at the 7th Annual Irish Rover St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at Phillippi Estate Park.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 7th Annual Irish Rover St. Patrick's Day Celebration

The grass at Phillippi Estate Park was extra green, Saturday, March 17, during the 7th Annual Irish Rover St. Patrick's Day Celebration.

  • Sarasota
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Vaishnavi Jayakumar, 9, plays in one of the Banyan trees after performing, Saturday, March 17, during the Selby Gardens 7th Annual Asian Cultural Festival
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Asian Cultural Festival

The 7th Annual Asian Cultural Festival was held March 17 and 18 at the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

  • Sarasota
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MGA sponsored the match.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sunday Polo

Polo enthusiasts gathered March 18, at the Sarasota Polo Club for the MGA Insurance USPA Finals.

  • East County
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Ten-year-old Seth Morano couldn’t contain his excitement after getting a hit.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 18, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Miracle League of Manasota Opening Day

Aspiring Miracle League baseball players suited up and hit the field for the Miracle League of Manasota's Opening Day March 17. The league's four teams opened the season with a first pitch ceremony and a pair of baseball games on the new Miracle League Field.

  • East County
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University Park Country Club resident Ellen Kaiden started Art in the Park 12 years ago as a way to meet other local artists.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 18, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Art in the Park

University Park Country Club residents and the community enjoyed seeing the works of a variety of local artists during the 12th annual Art in the Park March 17. More than 30 artists were featured in the neighborhood's fine arts exhibit.

  • East County
  • News
Dee Bennett, State Senator Mike Bennett, Bill Thompson, Paul Caragiulo and Mark Johnson, President of Sertoma
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 18, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Roast of State Senator Mike Bennett

State Senator Mike Bennett was put in the hot seat in the name of charity, Friday, March 16 at Michael's on East. The Sertoma Club of Greater Sarasota held their fourth celebrity roast to help raise money for their local charities, specifically their speech clinic.

  • Sarasota
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Mama Bear and Jenna hang out during the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Yappy Hour, Thursday, March 15, at Critical Care and Veterinary Specialists of Sarasota.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 18, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Yappy Hour

The Sarasota Chamber of Commerce members had fun with their pooches at Yappy Hour, Thursday, March 15, at Critical Care and Veterinary Specialists of Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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A large crowd filed into the State of the Arts Gallery, Thursday, March 15 for the 10x10 event.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 18, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 10x10

Ten local, creative leaders spoke at the 10x10 event, Thursday, March 15 at the State of the Arts Gallery.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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