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The mission team distibuted more than 1,000 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches thanks to support from Christ Presbyterian Church.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 2, 2011
Care to Share

Peace Presbyterian members Dan and Kirstin Shontere, a group of college students and others visited Haiti Feb. 15-21 to deliver food, assistance and some much-needed love.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
If you have information regarding how the sailboat ended up here, let us know!
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 1, 2011
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: Smooth sailin'

This sailboat wound up on shore at the 10th Street boat ramp.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ronan Zeitler proudly shows off his paint-covered fingers.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 1, 2011
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Little Sprout's Club

Selby Gardens' "Little Sprout's Club" met today for a "Tooty Fruity" themed morning. They painted Johnny Appleseed thumbprint apple trees, planted melon seeds, created watermelon slices from construction paper and snacked on yummy fruits.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mote and Longboat Key Turtle Watch distribute posters during nesting season to remind beachgoers to turn out their lights.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 1, 2011
Mote to host turtle lighting workshop

The free workshop is recommended for beach residents and property managers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Gan "Dvorim" and "Parparim" groups singing Aleph Bet and Rum Sum Sum on Feb. 26 at Temple Sinai's 2nd Annual "Temple's Got Talent" show.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 28, 2011
GALLERY: Temple's Got Talent 2

Singing, dancing, tumbling and tapping were just some of the talents seen on Saturday, Feb 26 at Temple Sinai's Temple's Got Talent 2.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Orchids bloomed all over the gardens and were also available for purchase.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • February 27, 2011
GALLERY: Plant and Garden Festival

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens bloomed with orchids and other quality plants, live music, cooking and gardening demonstrations and children's activities during its Plant and Garden Festival.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A look at the circle during St. Armands Circle's Weddings in Paradise Circle of Love event.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 27, 2011
GALLERY: Weddings in Paradise

While wedding bells were not ringing on St. Armand Circle this Saturday, Feb. 26, there were plenty of future brides in plastic tiaras. The future brides, along with their mothers, friends and future husbands, were on the Circle attending the 1st ever "Weddings in Paradise" event.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Avery Florio's hair sticks straight up after putting her hands on the Van De Graff generator at GWiz's table on Friday, Feb. 25 at Southside Elementary's Science Night.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 27, 2011
GALLERY: Science Night at Southside Elementary

Southside Elementary students and their families had the chance to experience all types of science first hand on, Feb. 25 at Southside Elementary's Science Night. There were over 20 exhibitors that provided hands-on activities and demonstrations throughout the evening and approximately 500 people attended.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jessica Song, right, and the rest of the Hillsborough Crew team were ready to race.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • February 27, 2011
GALLERY: Sarasota Invitational Regatta

Thousands of rowing fans flocked to Nathan Benderson Park for the 2011 Sarasota Invitational Regatta Feb. 26-27. The competition featured hundreds of rowers from around the country.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Silver Stars co-captain Melanie Hahn was excited to perform at this year's carnival.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • February 27, 2011
GALLERY: McNeal Winter Carnival

Despite its name, McNeal Elementary School's Winter Carnival felt more like a spring fling Feb. 26. Guests enjoyed carnival games and treats, a performance by the Lakewood Ranch High School Silver Stars and more.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jake Cullen caught a bass, a tilapia and a bluegill to win first place in the 5-8 age category.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • February 27, 2011
GALLERY: Youth Fishing Tournament

Dozens of East County anglers cast their lines into Summerfield Lake for the annual Youth Fishing Tournament Feb. 26. The event, organized by the Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corporation and led by the Anglers Club, gave children ages 5-15 a chance to catch a variety of fish throughout the morning.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
More than 100 international and domestic beers were available for sampling.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • February 26, 2011
GALLERY: Celebrate Sarasota

Festival goers got to try more than 100 international and domestic beers and 50 chili and chicken wing recipes, plus engage in cornhole, karaoke, a mechanical shark ride and sumo wrestling at Phillippi Estate Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Flash soars through the air to fetch a toy from the pool.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • February 26, 2011
GALLERY: Celebration of Pets

Pet owners treated their furry friends to a day of play at Sarasota Fairgrounds.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Pearls are the oldest recorded gem in history.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • February 25, 2011
GALLERY: Love the Pearls

Stoneybrook Golf and Country Club today welcomed the International Pearl Group to its "Love the Pearls" luncheon.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Pamaro Shop is located at 7782 N. Tamiami Trail.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • February 25, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Flight pattern

Couch potatoes aren't the only ones welcome at Pamaro Shop.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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