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Lennon Isaac and Christy Wyatt jump while Alexis Hudson and Mary Ashley Fulton move the rope.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Jump Rope for Heart

Out-of-Door Academy held their 24th annual Jump Rope for Heart event in conjunction with Grandfriends Day, Friday, Feb. 10 underneath the Dart Pavilion.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Noah Calcorzi moves his queen.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Chess Club Tournament of Hearts

The 7th annual Chess Club Tournament of Hearts was held, Saturday, Feb. 11, in the library at Phillippi Shores Elementary.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 13, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Debbie Goss

Lakewood Ranch Town Hall employee Debbie Goss loves this meatloaf recipe because it's quick and easy and reminds her of her childhood in Oklahoma.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Kathy Weisblat and Michael Williamson
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Palm-Aire Valentine's Dance

East County couples gathered Feb. 11, at the Palm-Aire Country Club for a special Valentine's Dinner Dance event

  • East County
  • Neighbors
D.A. Mattingly, Margorie Miele and Jennie Mattingly
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Our Lady of the Angels' Fashion Show

Ladies of Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church gathered Feb. 11, at the Polo Grill's Fete Ballroom for the "Hey, Look Us Over!" Fifth Annual Fashion Show, presented by the Saint Clare of Assisi Women's Guild.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sydney Deal, Matt Robertson and Treyvon Thomas
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Booker High School's All in the Timing

Booker High School students had audiences in stitches during their performance of one-act comedies written by David Ives. The students explored the boundaries of time in a series of eight vignettes, including a sketch in which three captive primates tested the theory that monkeys with typewriters could eventually produce Shakespearean works.

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Maureen Curtin and Alan Stone
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Go For the Cure Game Night

Tables of roulette and black jack, were scattered around the Island House Dining Room at Longboat Key Club and Resort and each was full of patrons raking in the chips for the Go for the Cure casino night fundraiser on Wednesday, Feb. 8. Some guests dressed in their finest pink, matching the pink decor for the evening of dinner, dancing and gambling.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Casey was one of the many pooches who gave out kisses Friday evening.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Smooches for Pooches and Kisses for Kitties

The Humane Society held a special event called Smooches for Pooches and Kisses for Kitties from 5 to 9 p.m., Friday, Feb. 10th, at Southside Village.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Julia Smith with her daughters Hailey, 3, and Mya,1.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: SK Village Valentine's Stroll

Siesta Key Village held their annual Valentine's Stroll despite the cold weather, Saturday, Feb. 11.

  • Siesta Key
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All of the Artists whose work was featured in the exhibit
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club Members Art Opening

The local artists and members of Bird Key Yacht Club's work decked the walls with capturing area spots like Marie Selby Gardens and Morton's Gourmet Market, sculptures of alabaster and large-scale photos from vacations away from the key. The yacht club hosted its annual art opening for its member's exhibit on Feb. 8, proving just how much talent is among its members.

  • Longboat Key
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Nicholas Cavanaugh, 2nd grade, Marie Paolantonio and Alexandra Cavanaugh, 3rd grade
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Grandfriends Day

Students at Out-of-Door Academy had fun performing and showing their "grandfriends" around the school campus, Friday, Feb. 10.

  • Siesta Key
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Clyde Butcher answers questions from the audience.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 11, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Clyde Butcher at Longboat Key Center for the Arts

Clyde Butcher gave a lecture, Thursday, Feb. 9, at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Nick Blazakis taught Gus Kontonickas how to make loukoumathes.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 11, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Greek Glendi

East County residents were transported to the Grecian isles Feb. 10, as St. Barbara's Greek Orthodox Church hosted its annual Greek Glendi event. The festival runs through Feb. 12.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Christian Mark, Danielle and Ryann Vogel and Skylar Cox couldn't resist a sweet treat.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 10, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Father/Daughter Dance

Fathers and daughters at Braden River Elementary School danced the night away Feb. 10 during the school's Father/Daughter Dance.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Mark Lammert of Palmer Ranch Travel with Phil Trego
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 10, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce new Member Reception

New members of the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce were welcomed with a reception that included light food and drink on Thursday, Feb. 9. Held at the Chamber building in Siesta, members expressed their gratitude for the assistance that the chamber provides for their businesses.

  • Siesta Key
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