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David Leventhal shows off his biker dog, Sam.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Giving Hunger the Blues

Blues fans packed Hillview Street, Sunday, March 24, to help raise money during the 18th annual Giving Hunger the Blues concert. The concert, which takes place in the Southside Village, raises money for All Faiths Food Bank.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kepler Henry examines an egg before placing it in his basket.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: First Baptist Church Egg Hunt

Families gathered for an early Easter-egg hunt after service Sunday, March 24, in the church playground. Families ate an Easter breakfast before children ran into the playground in search of plastic eggs.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kiwanis Club members dressed as pirates.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Kiwanis Club Pirate Gala

Siesta Key Kiwanis Club members had a swashbuckling good time at their annual fundraiser gala Saturday, March 23, at the Sarasota Yacht Club. The theme of the 12th annual gala was 'the mighty pirate invasion,' and guests showed off their best pirate garb while raising money for the club.

  • Sarasota
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Alex Quarles, Gwen MacKenzie and Margaret Wise stand near the donor wall.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Memorial Hospital Courtyard Tower Lobby Unveiling

Sarasota Memorial Hospital staff and donors got a first look at the newly completed lobby of the new Courtyard Tower Friday, March 22. Guests enjoyed food and drink while exploring the new lobby and admiring the donor wall.

  • Sarasota
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Brent Feagans and Laura Daniel Gale
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Nautical Night at Sarasota Architectural Salvage

Guests dove into a nautical-themed fundraiser to benefit Mote Marine Thursday, March 21, at Sarasota Architectural Salvage. Attendees enjoyed light food and drink before participating in a raffle.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Victor Garguan, Sam Bretz, Tommy Scarpiato and Nathan Marshal row in the Boys Varsity 4.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • March 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Sarasota Invitational Regatta

The 2013 edition of the fourth Sarasota Invitational Regatta was held Saturday, March 23 at Nathan Benderson Park. In the inaugural year the regatta had more than 300 boat entries and 600 competitors registered, this year the regatta had more than 600 entries and more than 1,400 competitors. This was the first time the regatta took place at the new Regatta Island that is still under construction. Nathan Benderson Park is slated to become a premier 2,000-meter sprint course and regatta center by 2014.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Festivalgoers munched on 2,000 pounds of Louisiana crawfish.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • March 24, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : St. Martha 2nd Annual Cajun Crawfish Festival

St. Martha Catholic School's second annual Cajun Crawfish Festival took place Saturday, March 23, to raise money for the school. Close to 3,000 festivalgoers enjoyed more than 2,000 pounds of crawfish brought in from Louisiana. Kids enjoyed carnival games, bouncy houses, face painting, a rock climbing wall, a cakewalk and even a mechanical shark. Teachers sat in dunk tanks and the Gumbo Boogie Band performed Cajun music.

  • Sarasota
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Lynn and Steve Blackledge
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 24, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Armands Lutheran Church Barbecue

St. Armands Key Lutheran Church held a barbecue Saturday, March 23, to raise funds for a service trip to Minot, N.D., to hep with flood relief.

  • Longboat Key
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Harry Fager of “2 Saxy”
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 24, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Beachplace Farewell Party

Beachplace residents bid adieu to another fun-filled season of activities Saturday, March 23. Carol Stephani and Barbara planned the dinner, which featured Nancy's Bar-B-Q and music by 2 Saxy.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Aiva Rispoli collects Easter eggs.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • March 24, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Face Autism Easter Egg Hunt

Face Autism held an Easter egg hunt Saturday, March 23 at Ashton Elementary School to give autistic children a chance to play and explore. Approximately 50 children attended the Easter egg hunt with their parents and siblings. 'They should have the sane opportunities as typical children,' said Director Colleen Buccieri. Children played games, blew bubbles, got their faces painted and filled their buckets with dozens of Easter eggs.

  • Sarasota
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Jennifer Redding dressed as a peacock to greet shoppers as they pulled into the Village.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 24, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longbeach Village Yard Sale

The Longbeach Village Association hosted a neighborhood-wide yard sale Saturday, March 23. Proceeds benefited association social gatherings. Unsold items went to Tidewell Treasures in Bradenton.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Chastanna Nieman celebrated her birthday with the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • March 24, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce business card exchange social

The Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce held a business card exchange social Thursday, March 22 t Day Hagan Asset Management to let business owners network and socialize. Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Kevin Cooper said, 'the social aspect of business is just as important as the working aspect.' Approximately 45 people attended the event where refreshments and appetizers were served. Business owners also celebrated birthday of events and office manager Chastanna Niemann with a cake from Costco.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Asima Palmer with Vince DeLisi
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 24, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast Part 2

The Longboat Key Kiwanis Club hosted its annual pancake breakfast Saturday, March 23, at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church. The event, which featured a 50/50 raffle, benefited the club's scholarship fund and operational costs.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Susan Randal, Edith Barr Dunn, Linda Meisenbach and Sylvia Babineau
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 24, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key held its annual pancake breakfast Saturday, March 23. The event, which included a 50/50 raffle, benefited the club's scholarship fund and operational costs.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Yacht Club bowlers, Sirlene and Jerry Bonney with Debbie Duncan
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 23, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Yacht Club Bowl Off

The bowling teams of Bird Key Yacht Club and Sarasota Yacht Club held their annual bowl off Friday, March 22, followed by a dinner at Bird Key Yacht Club. The Bird Key team enjoyed a narrow victory, winning by 123 pins.

  • Longboat Key
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