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  • Nick Friedman
  • February 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Mardi Gras Polo

East County residents gathered Feb. 19, at the Sarasota Polo Club, to enjoy the SRQ Magazine Cup and show their Mardi Gras spirit. Attendees exchanged beads, wore masks and listened to jazz music while enjoying the match between the Siana and The Villages polo teams.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Meagan and Heather, 12, with their brother, Craig Schwier, 8.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: SLL Opening Day

Sarasota Little League had their opening day for Spring season, Saturday, Feb. 18, out at Twin Lakes Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sam Klein and Hannah Miller, front, enjoyed the bounce house with their friends.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Church Block Party

Current Community Church introduced itself to the community with a special Block Party event Feb. 19, at Summerfield Park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Vicki Warren with guest speaker Salim Ismail
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: GCCF'S 'Better Together' Luncheon

The Gulf Coast Community Foundation held a luncheon called 'Better Together: Silicon Valley Meets the Gulf Coast', Friday, Feb. 17, at the Ritz Carlton.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Former ABC President James Duffy spoke about the illiteracy problem in America.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Literacy Council of Sarasota Author's Luncheon

The Literacy Council of Sarasota held its fifth annual author's luncheon Friday, Feb. 17, at Michael's on East. Former president of ABC Televsion Network James Duffy was the featured speaker at the event, which was a fundraiser to benefit the council's adult literacy programs. Duffy, who founded ProLiteracy US alongside Barbara Bush, addressed the issue of illiteracy in America.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sheila Lewis and Raymond and Rae Tomaseski
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce business card exchange

Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce members met Thursday, Feb. 16, at CB's Saltwater Outfitters 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
Siesta Key Association President Catherine Luckner
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Association and Siesta Key Village Association trash removal

Members of the Siesta Key Association and the Siesta Key Village Association met Saturday, Feb. 18 for a morning of breakfast and trash removal. Members met at Siesta Key Village Cafe, where co owner Kay Kouvatsos provided a complimentary breakfast before participants headed out to clean Siesta Key roads. The group removed trash from Ocean Boulevard, Higel and Siesta Drive for the Adopt A Road program.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Veteran's Memorial at Alta Vista Elementary.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Veteran's Memorial Re-dedication Ceremony at Alta Vista

Students, veterans and city officials came out to celebrate the re-dedication of the Veteran's Memorial at Alta Vista Elementary.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Gov. Rick Scott addresses the students at Sarasota Military Academy, Friday, Feb. 17.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Gov. Scott visits SMA

Sarasota Military Academy hosted Gov. Rick Scott, Friday, Feb. 17.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The 5th graders counted down from five before "The 7 Master Minds" Rube Goldberg project was set into motion.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Science Night at Southside

Students and parents enjoyed an evening of science, Thursday, Feb. 16, at Southside Elementary's 4th annual Science Night.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Troy DiGrieco with TRVST, Watts Humphrey with Black Turtle Builders, and Robert S. Dinan with TRVST
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 17, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Thirsty Thursday

The Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce hosted a thirsty Thursday Happy hour at the Lido Beach Resort Bar on Thursday, Feb. 16. Members and guests could roll up their sleeves, loosen their ties and network in the scenic sunset grille overlooking lido beach. It wasn't too bad for 'work.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bob Ficco, Cindi Fondohn, and Jill and Nick Caruso
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 17, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Lido Key Residents Meet and Greet

The Lido Key Residents took over the Lido Beach Resort Bar on Thursday, Feb. 16 for a sunset happy hour. The social time was spent laughing with friends, getting to know other members and snacking on mozzarella sticks. And the view wasn't too shabby either! They had a great view of their neighborhood from up on the eighth floor.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Workers currently are replacing portions of sidewalk at Greenbrook Adventure Park.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 17, 2012
PHOTO OF THE DAY: People at Work

Workers currently are replacing portions of sidewalk at Greenbrook Adventure Park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
C.J. Fishman with candidate Vanessa Baugh and Nick Gladding
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 17, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Vanessa Baugh Meet-and-Greet

Lou and Ann Marie Marinaccio hosted a special meet-and-greet with Manatee County Commission District 5 Candidate Vanessa Baugh Feb. 16, at their home in The Concession.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Vice President and member of the National Board of Governors Fran Blum, Regional President Sue Jacobson and Executive Director Brian Lipton
  • By Mark Gordon and Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 16, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: AJC hosts Bret Stephens

A combination of perilous events in the Middle East could lead to a potentially catastrophic year in the region, says Wall Street Journal foreign affairs columnist Bret Stephens.'¨'¨ Stephens was the keynote speaker for the American Jewish Committee-West Coast Florida Winter Lunch & Learn event Wednesday, Feb. 15, at the Longboat Key Club Harbourside Dining Room.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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