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Nathan Parker, 9, and Jenna Smith, 12, say “cheese” with 5-year-old Jack.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 15, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Irish Celtic Festival

East County residents converged for a green, white and orange kind-of-day March 15. The Lakewood Ranch Communities Activities Corp. hosted its fourth Celtic Irish Festival for individuals wanting to get in touch with their inner Irish. Kilts and Irish dancers filled the grounds of the Central Park, as dogs in Irish-themed outfits and their owners paraded around the venue.

  • East County
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Larry Eger, Phyllis Black and Dr. Jim Whitman
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • March 14, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Republican Club of Longboat Key Luncheon

On March 14, the Republican Club of Longboat Key hosted its monthly luncheon at the Harbourside Dining Room. The Honorable Larry Eger, Public Defender for the 12th Judicial Circuit, and Dr. Jim Whitman, Director of Psychiatric Services at the Manatee County Jail, spoke to attendees.

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    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • March 14, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Firefighters Rib Cook-Off

Taste eight homemade recipes while raising money for the Sarasota Firefighters Benevolent Fund Saturday, March 15.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • March 14, 2014
Homelessness plan comes into focus

The Sarasota County Commission will receive an update from County Administrator Tom Harmer on the area's homelessness plan Tuesday.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • March 14, 2014
Riverview High School Kiltie Band to perform in New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade

More than 150 members of the Kiltie band will march a 1.5-mile stretch up Fifth Avenue, alongside Central Park and to St. Patrick's Cathedral at 79th Street Monday, March 17.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • March 14, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Lynches St. Patrick's Day Shindig

The green beer will be flowing all weekend for the 28th annual Lynches St. Patrick's Day Shindig at Lynches Pub & Grub on St. Armands Circle.

  • Longboat Key
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Puppets Boris and Bobolika were created by students Will McBride and Alicia Hebert. Boris and Bobolika are a Russian couple who long for a child.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 14, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: BRE Puppet Show

Gifted students at Braden River Elementary performed puppet shows for fellow students March 13 and March 14.

  • East County
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    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 14, 2014
UPDATE: Sam Woolf sings his way to the top 10 on 'American Idol'

Braden River High senior Sam Woolf makes it into the top 10 on 'American Idol.'

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Surfers at Lido Beach.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • March 13, 2014
Surf's up

A cold front kicked up a chest-high swell along Florida's Suncoast Thursday, much to the delight of surfers at Lido Beach.

  • Siesta Key
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Maryann Higgins models.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • March 13, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Michael's Women Guild Fashion Show

St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church's Women Guild held its annual Fashion Show Thursday, March 13. The luncheon's theme was 'Butterflies are Free' with fashions supplied by Dillards.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 13, 2014
VIDEO: Aerial yoga takes flight

Although most yoga participants have found peace on the floor, many yoga-lovers and newcomers are taking their love for yoga to new heights.

  • East County
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    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • March 13, 2014
SRQVolunteen Now Enrolling

SRQVolunteen is a six-week long program for middle school students interested in giving back to their community.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • March 13, 2014
Shine bright like a diamond

Ten-year-old Montserat Vasquez can now add jewelry designer to her list of hobbies.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • March 13, 2014
Floral engagement

The Ikebana International Sarasota Chapter held its 46th annual exhibition Feb. 22 and Feb. 23, at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • March 13, 2014
Cheers!

Darwin's on 4th's brewery, Darwin Brewing Co., earned a silver medal in the Best Florida Beers porter category for its Charapa Spiced Porter at Tampa Bay Beer Week March 1 through March 9.

  • Sarasota
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