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The event will run from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, May 11, beginning at Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 29, 2013
Registration open for Sister Keys Cleanup

Participation is limited to 75, so sign up now for this May 11 event.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Victims were flown to Blake Trauma Center and the suspects have been taken into custody by the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • April 29, 2013
Stabbing in Venice hospitalizes two

Suspects Ronald DiCapua, 31, and Kyle DeSantis, 37, have been taken into custody following a stabbing incident around 4 a.m. Sunday, April 28.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Chairwomen Judi Gallagher, Beverly Bartner, Molly Schechter and Margaret Wise
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 28, 2013
Third Annual Men Who Cook

Third Annual Men Who Cook

  • Black Tie
Courtney Couiplto and Tyler Diffley
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • April 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Cardinal Mooney Prom

Cardinal Mooney sophomores, juniors and seniors sat at Blackjack tables and drank python punch in an informal club setting at the school's 'Old School Vegas'-themed prom April 27, at Polo Grill and Bar.'¨

  • East County
  • News
Neal Denman and Jordan Tousley
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • April 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Out-of-Door Academy Prom

Juniors and seniors at Out-of-Door Academy put on their formalwear April 27 when the school hosted its 2013 masquerade-themed prom at The Lake Club, in Lakewood Ranch. Activities included music, ice cream, shuffleboard, poker and other festivities. '¨

  • East County
  • News
Susan and Don Featherman with Kumar Mahadevan, center
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Mote Marine Party on the Pass

Mote Marine Laboratory hosted Party on the Pass Saturday, April 27. The fundraiser, catered by 12 Sarasota-Manatee Originals Restaurants, benefited medical treatment for sick and injured dolphins, whales and sea turtles.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Steve Scheve of Arthrex; Patrick Wright of the Payton Wright Foundation; and Mark Pascarella and Gris Bettle of the Fairway Funding Group, an event sponsor
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • April 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Puttin' on the Ritz

The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance held its fifth annual golf tournament, Puttin' on the Ritz, at the Ritz Carlton Golf Club in Lakewood Ranch April 26. The event, benefiting the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance, featured 18 holes of golf, a buffet lunch and a raffle.

  • East County
  • News
Sunny Borden, a Sarasota native and honorable mention in the unscripted category, with Lisa Potocar, who came from Upstate New York to accept her grand prize for Sweet Glory, a story pitch based on her novel of the same name.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • April 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: TVME! Contest

Lisa Potocar, a native of Upstate New York, won the grand prize in the Sarasota County Film & Entertainment Office's 3rd annual TVME! contest. Potocar won for a television series pitch she wrote of an adventure/romance movie-of-the-week, Sweet Glory, based on a book she authored of the same name.

  • East County
  • News
Cindy Stuhley, Gilly Francis, Jay McHargue, Alessandro Rossal, Ryan Murphy and Mary - Lou Moulton
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • April 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Historic Spanish Point High Tea Time

Community members gathered at Historic Spanish Point Sunday, April 28 to enjoy brunch and to celebrate 500 years of Florida history through Viva La Florida, a state collaboration. Community members listened to Spanish guitar my Bryan Spainhower and percussionist Max Kelly and heard actor Alessandro Rossal tell the story of an old Spanish trader. Gordon's Gourmet served the Spanish inspired brunch with more than 150 people in attendance during the two morning sessions. Community members also got a chance to bid on three personalized historic tours.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Cathy Minter and Wendy Holmberg enjoy the afternoon at Casey Key Fish House. Minter has a blue ribbon temporary tattoo to show her support during National Child Abuse Prevention month.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • April 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Child Protection Center Fundraiser at Casey Key Fish House

Community members streamed in and out of Casey Key Fish House from 2 to 6 pm Saturday, April 27 to raise money fro the Child Protection Center. Board member Elaine Crouse organized the event with Casey Key Fish House owner Jimmy VonHubertz to recognize National Child Abuse Prevention month. Neighbors wore blue, the color that represents child abuse prevention, and blue ribbons. The Child Protection Center deals with child abuse cases in Desoto and Sarasota County. This was the first time this event took place at Casey Key Fish House and the Child Protection Center hopes to keep up the partnership.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Andria Piekarz, Gina Taylor and chairwoman Susan Brennan
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 27, 2013
'Deja Vu: The Love Boat'

'Deja Vu: The Love Boat'

  • Black Tie
Chairwomen Susan Angermann and Angela Davis with president Diane Stewart
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 27, 2013
'Spring Bling'

'Spring Bling'

  • Black Tie
Sophomore Amanda Rak pitched a complete game, allowing one unearned run on six hits while striking out six.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY Lakewood Ranch vs. Tampa Sickles

Lakewood Ranch defeated Tampa Sickles 9-1 in the Class 6A-Region 3 quarterfinals April 25.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch senior Olivia Ortiz receives the handoff from her younger sister Julia during the 4x800 relay.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Class 3A-Region 3 Track Meet

The Braden River, Lakewood Ranch and Sarasota High boys and girls track teams competed in the Class 3A-Region 3 meet April 25, at Charlotte High.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The cast reacts to the announcement made by the Herald, Jackson Helwege, that the Prince is giving a ball.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Cinderella at Nolan Middle School

Students at Nolan Middle School performed the musical Cinderella Friday, April 26, and Saturday, April 27.

  • East County
  • Schools
Beverly Arias volunteered to pick up trash at Siesta Key Beach for the Great American Clean Up.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • April 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : The Great American Clean Up Siesta Key

Volunteers all over the country participated in the Great American Cleanup 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 27 to beautify and improve the community. Keep Sarasota County Beautiful has been an affiliate of Keep America Beautiful, Inc., for almost 25 years and participates in the nation wide cleanup every year. An estimated 800 volunteers from all over Sarasota County registered to participate in The Great American Clean Up and will be scattered throughout 20 locations around Sarasota to beautify and clean up the community. Approximately 38 volunteers helped pick up trash on Siesta Key Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Bill Earl, Steve Sutter and Steve Hall
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Gulf Coast CEO Forum Golf Outing

Forty-four members of the Gulf Coast CEO Forum got together for a golf outing Friday, April 26, on the Longboat Key Club and Resort's Harbourside Course.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lannie Hough Jr. of Tampa-based Carlton Fields filed the suit on KB Home’s behalf in Manatee County Circuit Court April 23.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • April 27, 2013
Willowbrook developer KB Home files suit against subcontractors

KB Home, developer of the troubled Willowbrook condominium community in East County, filed a lawsuit against the subcontractors it hired to build the homes April 23.

  • East County
  • News
Cassie Nell with chairwomen Susan Short, Lauren Glassman, Leslie Cornell Anders, Lea Mei and Vicki Rollo
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 26, 2013
Sophisticated Strut Fashion Series

Sophisticated Strut Fashion Series

  • Black Tie
Angela Gischer dances with Jesse Miller
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 26, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Night of the Stars

More than 500 people took part in the Night of the Stars prom at Woodland Community Church. The theme for this year's prom was Arabian Nights.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Kevin and Missy Cooper celebrate a backyard makeover
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • April 26, 2013
April 26: Daily Headlines Video

Top Stories: Development could cost the city; Weekend Best Bets; and Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Penthouse M at L'Ambiance sold for $6.75 million today.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 26, 2013
Record sales recorded on Key

A L'Ambiance condo sold for $6.75 million, and a Country Club Shores sold for $3.8 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • April 26, 2013
Sarasota County Academic Olympians persevere

Six students from Sarasota County made it to the Division 1 semi-finals at the Florida Commissioner's Academic Challenge in Orlando.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • April 26, 2013
Weekend Best Bet: Lakewood Ranch Communities' Moonlight Movie

Moviegoers can bring chairs and blankets and sit down in front of a huge inflatable screen showing "Hotel Transylvania" at the Moonlight Movie hosted by Lakewood Ranch Community Activities.

  • East County
  • News
Amanda Lopez and Sarah Tenaglia
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • April 26, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: First Presbyterian First Roots

First Presbyterian Church hosted their First Roots parent fundraiser Thursday, April 26 at Michael's On East to raise money for the preschool. First Presbyterian hosts the Butterfly Ball, a family event, every year but this time wanted to have something just for the adults Approximately 120 guests enjoyed refreshments, bid in a silent auction to raise money for preschool scholarships and new playground equipment. First Presbyterian Preschool has 74 students.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jenny Loy and Tracy Topjun
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • April 26, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: First Presbyterian First Roots

First Presbyterian Church hosted their First Roots parent fundraiser Thursday, April 26 at Michael's On East to raise money for the preschool. First Presbyterian hosts the Butterfly Ball, a family event, every year but this time wanted to have something just for the adults Approximately 120 guests enjoyed refreshments, bid in a silent auction to raise money for preschool scholarships and new playground equipment. First Presbyterian Preschool has 74 students.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
SPARCC President and CEO Olivia Thomas with board member Susan Kelley
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 26, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: SPARCC Designer Donation Party

The ladies of SPARCC, the Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center, hosted a designer donation party Thursday, April 25, at the Longboat Key Club and Resort's Harbourside Dining Room. Saks Fifth Avenue stylists gave makeup demonstrations for the women who donated items for SPARCC's fall sale to benefit outreach programs for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 26, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Bust a move at SRQ Dances 2013

In honor of National Dance Week, the Sarasota-Manatee Dance Alliance has partnered with the West Coast Civic Ballet to launch SRQDances2013.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium will hold its Party on the Pass at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at the Mote Aquarium courtyard, 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway. File Photo.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 26, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Party on the Pass

Fundraiser benefits Mote Marine's dolphin, whale and sea turtle hospitals.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 26, 2013
Deputies arrest woman for unlicensed surgery

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office charged a 44-year-old woman for treating a cosmetic surgery patient without a license.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kay and Bill Adkins
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 25, 2013
Celebration of Hope Dinner

Celebration of Hope Dinner

  • Black Tie
Paul Thorpe is shocked by the 120 people waiting for him as he steps through the door.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • April 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Celebrating Paul Thorpe

The invitation to Paul Thorpe's Thursday, April 25 surprise party read 'Lets make a toast to Paul Thorpe a.k.a Mr. Downtown.' One hundred twenty community members and leaders, friends and family surprised Paul Thorpe at the Gator Club to show their appreciation and celebrate the strides he has been making for Sarasota for the past four decades. 'Young and old, we all love him,' said party organizer and close friend Barbara Strauss. 'This was long overdue.'

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jesse White with his daughter Amelia White, 8.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 25, 2013
Children at Work

Many children took part in the 20th annual Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Day Thursday, April 25.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Children watch closely as Officer Tim Bain and canine partner “Kuda” show how a K-9 takes down a suspect.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • April 25, 2013
Children watch K-9s in action at Sarasota Police Department

National Take Your Child to Work Day started with a K-9 unit demonstration.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Publix anchored The Ringling Shopping Center, which now stands mostly vacant.
  • By Roger Drouin and Alex Mahadevan
  • April 25, 2013
Property owners file petition against Walmart decision

The legal challenge filed this week asks a judge to review the City Commission's denial of a proposed Walmart.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Wendy Walker and Nancy Moore organized the event
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club Style Show

The ladies of Bird Key Yacht Club enjoyed a luncheon and style show THursday, April 25. Members dined on shrimp kabobs and watched her peers model fashions from Dreamweavers. Les Ciseaux provided hair and make up styling.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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