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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 4, 2014
Dowdy posts first shutout

Aidan Dowdy notched his first career shutout to lead The Out-of-Door Academy boys lacrosse team to a 14-0 victory over Admiral Farragut March 3.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 4, 2014
PREP SPORTS: Monday's Tennis Recap

The ODA boys and girls and Booker boys tennis teams all posted victories March 3.

  • East County
  • Sports
Riverview High sophomore Jenna Tarifa finished third in the 100-meter hurdles, crossing the finish line in 18.10 seconds.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 3, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Riverview Ram Invitational

The Booker, Braden River, Cardinal Mooney, Riverview and Sarasota boys and girls track teams hit the track for the Sarasota Riverview Ram Invitational Feb. 28. The Rams won both the boys and girls team titles.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • March 3, 2014
Big Pass dredge opponents say 'let it be'

A performance of the classic Beatles song, "Let it be," on an organ towed out to the Big Pass shoal highlights mounting opposition to a proposed U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dredging project.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Judy Strauss and Carol Fillmore fold and sort shirts.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • March 3, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Christ Church Sale Away Preparation

On Monday, Christ Church of Longboat Key began setting up for its upcoming Sale Away, which runs from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 8. At Christ Church's first sale in 2012, over $17,000 was raised and donated to local missions.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jake Nolin, Nathan Inverso, Janie Inverso and Kerry and Hunter Walsh all run for Rowlett Elementary School.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 3, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Take Stock in Children 5K

Supporters of education in Manatee County laced up their tennis shoes March 2 and headed to Lakewood Ranch Main Street for the fifth annual Take Stock in Children 10K/5K/Fun Run.

  • East County
  • News
Mari Zevin with Mike and Sandy McAdaragh
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • March 2, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Yacht Club Charitable Foundation Rock & Roll Gala

Sarasota Yacht Club into a concert venue for its Charitable Foundation Rock & Roll Gala on Saturday. Rick Derringer, Larry Crane and many more took the stage after attendees enjoyed cocktails, appetizers and dinner. Proceeds benefitted the Scholarship Program for studies in Marine Science, Marine Engineering or Seamanship.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kathie Troshynski looks at the work on display.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • March 2, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Center for the Arts Community Juried Exhibition

The 5th annual Community Juried Exhibition was held on Saturday at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts. On display until March 27, the art was critiqued by two experienced jurors and awards were given in 2D and 3D art as well as photography.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tracy, Skye, Anna and Chris Gongas
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • March 2, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Chocolate Sundae

Chocolate lovers spent the day sampling chocolate and sweets at the 2014 Chocolate Sundae Sunday, March 2. The event, also known as the Chocolate Festival, supports the United Cerebral Palsy Sarasota Manatee. More than 40 vendors handed out treated guests to chocolate, candy and baked goods.

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Officers are: Josie Melcher, Sarita Chaubal, Teresa Haddock, Maria Cora Gaffar (president), Teresa Phillips, Cora Sanders (vice president), Sandy Wick and Mercedes Rivera.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 2, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Asian Women's Club Orchid Ball

Members of the Lakewood Ranch Asian Women's Club celebrated their heritage March 1 during the group's Orchid Ball event at The Lake Club Grand Clubhouse.

  • East County
  • News
Cynthia Chuang of Jewelry10 laughs as her customers compliment her eccentric and colorful pieces.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • March 1, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Wildlife Art Show and Symposium

The Sarasota Wildlife Art Show and Symposium featured over 40 artists, painters, photographers and various craftsmen on Saturday. The two-day festival began with a walk through Save Our Seabirds before opening to the booths.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Home tour attendees filter in and out of the Barber’s home, the first stop on the tour.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • March 1, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Garden Club's Home Tour

On Saturday, a large crowd of home and garden enthusiasts enjoyed the diverse and unique stops on the 38th annual Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Carolyn and Vern Billinger
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • March 1, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Bluegrass Picnic

Bluegrass lovers flocked to Siesta Key for the Turtle Beach Bluegrass Picnic Saturday, March 1. The picnic, organized by Benny Kimsey, benefits the American Red Cross. Attendees enjoyed a free lunch of hot dogs and burgers while four bluegrass bands performed until sunset.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Nicole Gilman, Alejandro Cardona, Liam Donovan, Stephen Gilman, and Keira and Ava Donovan
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • March 1, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 2014 Springfest

Families enjoyed the warm weather at the 8th annual Sarasota Springfest Saturday, March 1. The festival was held in Palmer Ranch and included a dance floor, egg hunt and craft areas. The fun began early Saturday morning with a 5K walk and run, which raised money for the Sheriff's Activities League.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sharon Morehouse, Amanda Sessions and Crystal Schroeder show off their orange pride.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 1, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Walk MS

Attendees of Walk MS March 1, sported orange accessories, T-shirts and medallions, as they walked and jogged around Lakewood Ranch Main Street to show support for their loved ones affected by Multiple Sclerosis. Proceeds from the event benefited the National MS Society.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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