Neighbors

By Gabby Ojeda
April 21, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Woodland Community Cookout

Woodland The Community Church presented some picnic-style family fun at the Community Cookout Sunday, April 21, at Lakewood Ranch Park.

East County
Neighbors

Katie Hendrick
April 21, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Yacht Club South Pacific Night

Sarasota Yacht Club members enjoyed a South Pacific-themed party Saturday, April 20.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Yaryna Klimchak
April 21, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY : Oscar Sherer State Park 24th Annual Earth Day

Oscar Sherer State Park held its 24th Annual Earth Day celebration Sunday, April 21 to get the community to enjoy the park and the great outdoors. Entry was free and approximately 1,500 people came to the park for Earth Day. Community members enjoyed free kayaking, guided hikes, BBQ, kids games, a coloring contest, photo contest and live music all day long. 'We are always taking from the planet,' said Park Manager Tony Clements. 'This is a good way to come back to earth and make a difference.'

Sarasota
Neighbors

Katie Hendrick
April 21, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Bay Cup

Bird Key Yacht Club hosted the Sarasota Bay Cup, Saturday, April 20.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
April 20, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Glow-Run-Wish

More than 600 runners illuminated the night at the inaugural Make-A-Wish Glow-Run-Wish 5K-ISH Fun Beer Run Friday, April 19, at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing.

East County
Neighbors

Katie Hendrick
April 20, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY & Video: Team Euphemia Haye Walk

About 60 people participated in the Team Euphemia Haye Walk Saturday, April 20, in Joan Durante Park. The walk raised money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Yaryna Klimchak
April 19, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY : St. Boniface Foyer Spring Fling

St. Boniface foyer hosted their annual spring fling Friday, April 19 at the Siesta Key beach pavilion to welcome friends and have a good time. The foyer is a dinner party group and hosts dinners at various parishioner's homes to meet new friends and interact with member. Approximately 100 people attended the annual spring fling. Reverend John Hall said grace and prayed for the Boston marathon bombing victims and Boston area residents as well as those in Wako, TX who suffered from the explosion at the fertilizer plant. Parishioners enjoyed chicken, pulled pork and side dishes.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Katie Hendrick
April 19, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Argus Foundation Low Country Boil

The Argus Foundation held a low country boil Friday, April 19, at the Sarasota Outboard Club for local politicians.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Robin Hartill
April 19, 2013

Sea lions to participate in research sessions

Two public research sessions will be held in April as Mote's "Sea Lions: On the Water's Edge" exhibit comes to an end.

Longboat Key
News

Katie Hendrick
April 19, 2013

WEEKEND BEST BET: Sarasota Open closing weekend

Field whittled down to elite eight, celebrity exhibition kicks off Saturday's action.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Yaryna Klimchak
April 18, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY : AJC High Tea and Clybourne Park

The American Jewish Committee invited community members to see the play Clybourne Park Thursday, April 18 at Florida State University Performing Art Center. The play was followed by a panel discussion from Sarasota County Commission Chair Carolyn Mason, lead actors Tyla Abercrumbie and David Breitbarth, New College Professor of Anthropology Dr. Uzi Baram and Asolo Outreach and Education Director Brian Hersch. Audience member talked about race, racial stereotyping and what community means.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Nick Friedman
April 18, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Chamber Mega Mingle

Members of the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce gathered Wednesday, April 17 at Art Center Sarasota for the Mega Mingle event. Attendees socialized and enjoyed food and drink.