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Cousins and 3-year-olds Haven Wood and Madeline Barett try to empty toys out of the pool.
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 22, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Faith Preschool's Kid's Carnival

Children with painted faces sprinted through the grass during the annual Kid's Carnival Feb. 22 at Faith Preschool, in Bradenton. The family-friendly event featured games, a face-painting booth and a silent auction for patrons. Proceeds benefited the East County preschool.

  • East County
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Brantley High School rowers push off.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 22, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Invitational Regatta

Hundreds of youth rowers rowed the waters at Nathan Benderson Park, during the Sarasota Invitational Regatta Feb. 22 and Feb. 23.

  • East County
  • News
Fifteen-year-old Brian Long focuses on the music.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 22, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River High Band Booster's Association's Winter Carnival

The sound of trumpets, drums and other instruments filled the air of the parking lot in front of Braden River High Feb. 22, for the Braden River High Band Booster's Association's Winter Carnival. Proceeds from the event benefit band programs at the East County school.

  • East County
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Monty Childs, with OASIS founders Carol Sparrow and Randolph Locke, and friend Fred Benzing
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 22, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: OASIS Golf Tournament

East County-based Opera is for Animals: Singing is for Saving (OASIS) hosted its first fundraiser golf tournament Feb. 21, at the Palm-Aire Country Club. About 60 golfers hit the greenway for the cause of helping animals.

  • East County
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Jack and Marla Blood with daughter, MacKayla.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 22, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Selby Plant and Garden Festival

The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens held its 39th annual Plant and Garden Festival Saturday, Feb. 22 and Sunday, Feb. 23. Attendees shopped for common and unusual plants underneath one of the garden's banyan trees. The day included lawn games and activities for children, such as building fairy houses.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 22, 2014
University Park woman killed

University Park residents mourn the loss of Susan Murphy, who died Friday after falling beneath her vehicle.

  • East County
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Isaiah Carpenter with Christian and Nicholas Gesualdi
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 22, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Bashaw Lego-tastic Mother-Son Fun Night

Bashaw Elementary School held a Lego-tastic Mother-Son Fun Night Feb. 21. Male students at the school, with their mother, sister, aunt or grandma, built Lego creations, listened to music and ate pizza.

  • East County
  • Schools
Ron and Sania Allen with Sandy and James Ruggerio
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 21, 2014
Sarasota Exotic Car Fest: Luxury Lifestyle Jet Port Reception

Sarasota Exotic Car Fest: Luxury Lifestyle Jet Port Reception

  • Black Tie
Sondra Biller and Karen Harris
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 21, 2014
Sophisticated Strut Fashion Series

Sophisticated Strut Fashion Series

  • Black Tie
Dr. Sylvia Earle with Dr. Michael and Sharon Crosby
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • February 21, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Mote Marine Laboratory's Tea for the Sea

Mote Marine Laboratory's Giving Circle kicked off on Friday with 'Tea for the Sea' at Harbourside Dining Room. While enjoying high tea, attendees learned about the innovative work done by leading female scientists at Mote and the women who founded it, Dr. Eugenie Clark and Anne Vanderbilt. All proceeds from the event benefit the research, education and outreach of Mote Marine Laboratory.

  • Longboat Key
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Katherine N. and Divya M. jump together.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 21, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Grandfriends Day

The Out of Door Academy held its annual Grandfriends Day Friday, Feb. 21. Students spent the day with their loved ones in the classroom before they showed off their jump roping skills in Jump for Heart.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 21, 2014
FHP monitors for impaired drivers

The Florida Highway Patrol is conducting a DUI Wolfpack Detail Friday in Manatee County.

  • East County
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    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 21, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Sarasota Jazz Festival

Enjoy free jazz in the park at the 34th annual Sarasota Jazz Festival's kickoff concert Sunday, Feb. 23 at Phillippi Estate Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 21, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Community Health Fair

More than 25 health-care providers will provide screenings, services and educational material tomorrow at Longboat Island Chapel.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • February 21, 2014
Sarasota County real estate market heats up

In January new listings in Sarasota County sent the area's total inventory to a 32-month high.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 21, 2014
Sam Woolf makes 'American Idol' Top 13

The nation voted Braden River High School student Sam Woolf into the Top 13 of 'American Idol' Thursday night.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 21, 2014
Students explore career options

Lakewood Ranch High School hosted a career fair today.

  • East County
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    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • February 21, 2014
County names assistant county administrator

Steven Botelho, Sarasota County's chief financial management officer, will step into the county's No. 2 position Monday.

  • Sarasota
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Nolan Fagerburg and Jay White finish their first match.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 21, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 2014 Senior Games

Sarasota residents competed in the 25th annual Gulf Coast Senior Games' Singles Pickleball tournament Friday, Feb. 21. This year marked the first time the games have been held at Arlington Park. The games will continue until Sunday, Feb. 23.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 21, 2014
Wireless group makes recommendation

A group of Longboat Key residents formed to provide a recommendation on improved cellular communication for the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • February 21, 2014
County releases 2013 annual report

The 52-page document provides a comprehensive summary of the county's activities and accomplishments last year.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 21, 2014
Planning Commission OKs rezone for Eide library

The Sarasota County Planning Commission yesterday unanimously approved the rezone of 58 acres of bayfront property slated to board scholars studying one of the largest collections of Chinese literature in the world.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Vickie Brill and Mark Caragiulo with Nikki and Paul Caragiulo
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 20, 2014
2014 Statesman of the Year honoring U.S. Senator Ted Cruz

2014 Statesman of the Year honoring U.S. Senator Ted Cruz

  • Black Tie
Mary Lou Johnson, Nancy Smith and Carol Raskin
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • February 20, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Dinner for Artists

On Thursday, Nancy and Adrian Smith hosted a dinner for artists at their home on the Gulf. The party celebrated Master Painter David Leffel's annual Renaissance workshop at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 20, 2014
Lady Sailors fall in state semifinal

The Sarasota High girls basketball team saw its season come to an end with a 47-36 loss to Harmony in the FHSAA Class 7A state semifinals Feb. 20, at the Lakeland Center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Peter and Amy Roth with George and Roberta Wladis
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • February 20, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Reception for Lifetime Library Members

On Thursday, lifetime members of the Longboat Library gathered at the home of Eileen Hassel for a reception in their honor. The library, which is staffed and operated entirely by volunteers, is a non-profit organization supported by memberships.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 20, 2014
Sarasota Christian falls in title game

The Sarasota Christian girls basketball team fell to Grandview Prep 45-32 in the FHSAA Class 2A state championship Feb. 20, at the Lakeland Center.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 20, 2014
LWR CDDs approve 2013 audit reports

Auditors deemed the Lakewood Ranch Community Development Districts to be in good financial health and praised internal controls.

  • East County
  • News
Carianne Gonzalez and Morgan Sims were Amelia Earhart
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 20, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Ashton Elementary's Morning at the Museum

Ashton Elementary held its inaugural Morning at the Museum Thursday, Feb. 20. First and second grade students dressed up as famous historical figures and their personal heroes. Families and students were able to interact with the legends such as Queen Elizabeth, Paul Revere and Bill Gates.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 20, 2014
Colony hearing rescheduled

A hearing scheduled to make rulings on a Colony Beach & Tennis Resort settlement has been moved to Wednesday, Feb. 26.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 20, 2014
Dora Walters speaks to Historical Society tonight

Dora Walters, retired senior editor of the Longboat Observer, will speak at 7 p.m. tonight.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 20, 2014
Sarasota police investigating suspicious death

The Sarasota Police Department is investigating a suspicious death this morning after finding a body behind a building in the 1800 block of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 20, 2014
Goodwill Offering Free Yoga Classes to Veterans

The first session starts today, Thursday, Feb. 20, at 3:30 p.m. The classes are part of the non-profit's national program, Warriors at Ease, which has been developed in collaboration with the United States Department of Defense.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 20, 2014
County to begin budget process

Sarasota County commissioners will hold a workshop Friday, during which Tom Harmer will begin preparing his first budget as county administrator.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • February 20, 2014
Sarasota doctor named 'Public Health Hero'

Dr. Mark J. Magenheim, MD, served as the Sarasota County Health Department's director and medical director for more than a decade.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 20, 2014
UPDATE: Sam Woolf survives another day on 'American Idol'

East County's Sam Woolf made it through to be one of the top 10 men in the 13th season of "American Idol."

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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