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Students were challenged to bathe with only five gallons of water, using their homemade showerheads.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 30, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Brookside Middle School Earth Day Celebration

As part of its annual Earth Day celebration, Friday, April 27, Brookside Middle School hosted a variety of activities to promote eco-friendly practices. Students participated in one of the most anticipated events of the year, where among other activities, students constructed their own shower heads and attempted to take showers using only five gallons of water.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Sarasota High School Cheerleaders provided school spirit.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 30, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota High School Breezeway Party

Sarasota High School held a party Friday, April 27, in its breezeway, which was designed by noted architect Paul Rudolph. The party included food and live music by the Sarasota High School Jazz Combo, and it raised money for the Sarasota Architectural Foundation's Paul Rudolph Scholarship.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Luz Ruiz-Tagle leads a dance to a remix of Usher's "Yeah!"
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 30, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Beach Zumba

Zumba Sarasota Bradenton organized a free Zumba class on the morning of April 29 at Siesta Beach. Organizers collected voluntary donations for All Faiths Food Bank and Honor Animal Rescue.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
River Club resident Michael Meiser, right, served up his best barbecue with the help of his parents, Mike and Theresa.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 30, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: High on the Hog BBQ Contest

Barbecue enthusiasts turned out in full force April 29 to the High on the Hog Barbecue Contest, at Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Five-year-old Joanna Graczyk got an airplane ride from her dad, Frank, before the show.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 30, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Moonlight Movie

Lakewood Ranch families on April 27 spread blankets and chairs out at Greenbrook Adventure Park, as Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corp. hosted its Moonlight Movie event.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Kathryn McCue, Beth Fox, Phillip Burrill, Gina Gunter, David Curran and Nikki Logan, all of Whole Foods Market
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 30, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Cheese Ball

The Gulf Coast Cheese Fest came to a close April 28, as guests gathered a Polo Grill's Fete Ballroom for the Cheese Ball.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jane Norton, Cindy Mercurio, Marisa Mercurio, Stephanie DeSear and Robin Serbin were looking forward to an eventful afternoon.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 29, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY:All Children's Hospital Guild Sarasota/Manatee Branch Carrabba's Luncheon and Fashion Show

Nearly 125 employees and supporters of All Children's Hospital enjoyed an afternoon of Italian flavor and summer fashion during the All Children's Hospital Guild Sarasota/Manatee Branch's annual Carrabba's Luncheon and Fashion Show April 25. Guests enjoyed lunch, a fashion show with fashions by Cache and a silent auction.

  • East County
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Gabriela Hernandez, Sandra Torres, Regina Gonzalez, Karen Orozco, Julia Bulle, Gabriela de la Fuente, Melissa Villagomez, David Alonzo, Robin Howe, Claudia Ampudia, Fernando Leon, Andres Fox and Rodrigo Irianda
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 29, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: NewGate School participates in new exchange program

NewGate School held a welcome luncheon, Thursday, April 26, on the school's campus for the nine exchange students and their chaperones from Leon, Mexico.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Fay Watkins turned 107 and Maurice Halpern turned 102, Thursday, April 26.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 29, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 100 Plus Birthday Party

Fay Watkins and Maurice Halpern celebrated turning 107 and 102, Thursday, April 26, at the Kobernick House.

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  • News
Rebecca Tavill came dressed in a pirate costume and read “How I Became a Pirate”.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 29, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Phillippi Shores storybook and PJ night

Phillippi Shores held a storybook/PJ night, Thursday, April 26, inside the library.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
JJ Midnight took center stage and rocked out with the band and the Riverview High School Choir during “We are the Champions”.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 28, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Bohemian Rhapsody Orchestra

Celebrating Queen featuring The Bohemian Rhapsody Orchestra rocked the auditorium, 7 pm, Thursday, April 26, at the Riverview Performing Arts Center.

  • Sarasota
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The Sarasota Teens With A Dream team continued to run their laps even during the downpour, Saturday, April 28, during the 2012 Relay for Life of Downtown Sarasota.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 28, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Relay for Life

The 2012 Relay For Life of Downtown Sarasota was a little wetter than usual this past weekend than expected. The 17th largest relay in the state took place at Sarasota High School and had 40 teams that raised a total of $103,142 for the American Cancer Society.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dana Henderson of Mote looks at a small sea creature found by Sereena Feeney, 12, and Lauren Neily 12.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 27, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA 6th Grade Field Trip to Mote

Out-of-Door Academy's Pamela Davis' 6th grade science students had a fun field trip, Friday, April 27, to Mote Marine.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Second-graders Jessica Hernandez and Maria Vega enjoyed seeing all of the different artwork.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 27, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY:Gullett Elementary Art Show

Students at Gullett Elementary displayed their artistic talents during the school's Third Annual Art Show April 25. The show featured a variety of art mediums, including clay, pastels, painting, sketching and more.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lindsey Schuster and Cyndi Riddell were eager to get started.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 27, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Puttin' on the Ritz

Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance members and their guests headed April 27 to the Ritz Carlton Members Golf Club, for the Alliance's fourth annual Puttin' on the Ritz golf tournament.

  • East County
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