Neighbors

Loren Mayo
October 17, 2010

Bridge stunts conclude with fiery explosion (WITH VIDEO)

Sanborn Studios filmed the final action scene of its new action TV series "Miami 24/7" Sunday on the John Ringling Bridge. Some drivers sat in traffic for up to 30 minutes during an exciting stunt when a car was driven off the bridge.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
October 17, 2010

Festival transforms downtown into art showcase

The 16th annual Downtown Sarasota Art and Craft Festival returned to Main Street Saturday and Sunday, featuring everything from handmade jewelry to Tube Dudes.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
October 17, 2010

Selby Gardens features concert al fresco

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens held its Fall Music Series Sunday, featuring a 'Bach to Rock' performance by the Sarasota Brass Quintet.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
October 16, 2010

SYC's Change in Watch

The Sarasota Yacht Club celebrated their change in fleet Saturday, Oct. 16 at the Yacht Club along John Ringling Blvd. Jeff Birnbach, previously the vice commodore, is now the commodore of the new fleet at SYC.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
October 16, 2010

Light the Night Walk lights up Payne Park

The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society held their Light the Night Walk at Payne Park, Saturday, Oct. 16. About 350 people participated and helped to raise funds to fight blood cancers like Leukemia and Lymphoma.

Sarasota
News

Rachel S. OHara
October 16, 2010

Big success with 2nd Annual Phillippi 7K

The 2nd Annual Phillippi 7K Run and 1 Mile Fun Run happened this Saturday, Oct. 16 at Phillippi Shores Elementary. The theme of the run was 'Explore the World at Home'.

Sarasota
News

Rachel S. OHara
October 15, 2010

LBK Historical Society's Fish Fry

The Longboat Key Historical Society held its annual fish fry, Friday, Oct. 15 at Mar Vista from 6-10 PM. The event was filled with good food, groovy music and lots of people.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Pam Eubanks
October 15, 2010

Lakewood Ranch celebrates 15 years

Lakewood Ranch developer Schroeder-Manatee Ranch celebrated the 15th anniversary of the community's first home sale with a special fall festival event Oct. 15 at the Sarasota Polo Club. Festivities included live music, hayrides, bounce houses, food and drink, raffles and other activities.

East County
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
October 15, 2010

SSAS: Walk like an Egyptian

Students at the Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences donned elaborate Egyptian fashions and accessories for "Egyptian Day." They presented projects on everything from mummification to pyramids and ate traditional Egyptian foods.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
October 15, 2010

Chamber highlights past, present and future at 90th annual meeting

Nearly 500 business and community leaders attended the 90th annual meeting of the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce today.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Robin Hartill
October 15, 2010

WEEKEND BEST BET: Pioneer Day Fish Fry

The Longboat Key Historical Society's annual fundraiser takes place at 6 p.m. tonight at Mar Vista.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
October 14, 2010

Tasting Room at Michael's opens

Members of the Gulf Coast Connoisseur Club enjoyed a private opening Thursday, Oct. 14, at The Tasting Room at Michael's Wine Cellar. The official opening to the public will be this Saturday evening.