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Sarasota

It is piping-hot out on the beach!
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 25, 2011
Photo of the Day: Piping-hot

People work around the pipeline to enjoy a sunny afternoon at the beach Monday, April 25 on the north end of Longboat Key. The pipeline is part of the on going sand dredging project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Voters can cast their ballots at the Supervisor of Elections Office, 101 S. Washington Blvd.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • April 25, 2011
Early voting for runoff begins today

City Commission candidates Willie Shaw and Linda Holland square off in the District 1 runoff election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Leah and Alaina Kompare
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • April 23, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Easter Egg Hunt

The little ones collected colorful Easter eggs and participated in fun activities Saturday, on Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Cecelia Mould, Jake Hoddinott, Carly Birnbach, Danika Hoddinott and Isabella Volkert are in awe off Spaghetti the Clown's amazing tricks.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • April 23, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: SYC Children's Easter Party

The Easter Bunny hopped to Sarasota Yacht Club Saturday for some fun Easter-themed festivities.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
People follow the cross down Main Street while singing "Holy God" as they make their way from station to station Friday, April 22, during the Stations of the Cross event.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 22, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Stations of the Cross walk

Approximately 400 people participated in the walk of the 14 Stations of the Cross Friday, April 22, Good Friday, throughout downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
An Il Panifico van jumped the curb and hit a sign and tree before coming to a stop.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • April 22, 2011
Witness: Driver slumped over wheel

A witness who saw a one-vehicle accident on Main Street this morning said the driver appeared to be unconscious before the crash.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The home at 825 Longboat Club Road was built in 2002 with five bedrooms and six bathrooms.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 22, 2011
Longboat home sells for record $12.5 million

The home at 825 Longboat Club Road sold yesterday after six months on the market.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Maxine Arkin, Angel Algeri, Marie Rosenblad and Betty Katzin
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 21, 2011
Community Video Archives Luncheon

Community Video Archives Luncheon

  • Black Tie
Norman Olshansky and Mary Lou Bale gave the event a thumbs up.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • April 21, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Mega Mingle

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce brought area nonprofits together with the movers and shakers from Sarasota businesses at its Mega Mingle.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Maria Mares, Christine Rogers and Alene Fowler
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • April 21, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Little Black Dress Night

Junior League held Little Black Dress Night, a cocktail and fashion show soiree at Saks Fifth Avenue.

  • Sarasota
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Sarasota Garden Club members Ginger Vance, Bill Dalgarno, Wilda Meier, Shirley Cook, Marvera Murphy and Jane Lawrence today planted a new tree at Forty Carrots.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • April 21, 2011
Forty Carrots, Garden Club celebrate Arbor Day (VIDEO)

Preschoolers at Forty Carrots commemorated Arbor Day with the planting of a new tree by the Sarasota Garden Club and received tips on caring for it from Amy Meese of Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
"I am thrilled and honored to have the opportunity to serve the businesses and residents of Sarasota County," Mark Huey said.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • April 21, 2011
Sarasota EDC hires new chief

Tampa's economic-development administrator will lead the Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • News
CeCe Knight shampoos her hair and washes her arms and legs using only one gallon of water.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • April 21, 2011
Brookside celebrates Earth Day (VIDEO)

A Brookside Middle School student showers using only one gallon of water for a school Earth Day project.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Rae Alexakos, chairwoman Bobbie Lincoln, chapter president Barbara Young, Mildred Straeffer and Betsy Hannan
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • April 21, 2011
Pi Beta Phi alums honor Founders Day

Members of the Pi Beta Phi alumni club of Sarasota-Manatee held their annual Founders Day luncheon Saturday, April 9, at Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mary Lynn Desjarlais, Loren Mayo, Leslie Leonard, Brooke O’Malley, Lori Fail and Janet McIntyre
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • April 21, 2011
Bartenders stride into tips for charity

Celebrity bartenders Mary Lynn Desjarlais, Loren Mayo, Leslie Leonard, Brooke O'Malley, Lori Fail and Janet McIntyre were decked out in their best Western wear during InStride's charity bartending fundraiser Thursday, April 14, at Polo Grill and Bar.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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