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Charlie Cary has a find.
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • April 24, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Casa del Mar Easter

Following tradition at Casa del Mar, a member of the Ryan family is always the Easter Bunny. This year, wearing the bright pink bunny suit was Ed Ryan Jr. The Easter Bunny always gets a warm welcome, because the youngsters know once he arrives, the Easter egg hunt is about to begin. The grounds at Case del Mar were roped off in sections, and adults were in each to supervise.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Michelle and Savannah Gallatin pose with the Easter Bunny Sunday, April 24 at Bird Key Yacht Club.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 24, 2011
PHOTO GALLEY: Bird Key Yacht Club celebrates Easter

Bird Key Yacht Club held their annual Easter celebration Sunday, April 24 at the Club. There was a magic show, an Easter egg hunt and an Easter brunch.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kids scramble to find as many eggs as possible as their parents encourage them Sunday, April 24 at Longboat Key Club's Easter egg hunt.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 24, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Club's Easter Egg Hunt

Kids dressed in their Easter best for the Easter egg hunt Sunday, April 24 at Longboat Key Club Islandside. The event also included cookie decorating, games, pictures with the Easter Bunny and food.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Six-year-old Sarah Pickering couldn't wait to count how many eggs she collected.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 24, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: University Park Country Club Easter Egg Hunt

More than 50 children searched for 1,750 eggs during University Park Country Club's Easter Egg Hunt and Luncheon April 23. Following the hunt, children and their families enjoyed lunch while posing for pictures with the Easter Bunny.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Abby Burch, 7, got her face painted before the Easter egg hunts began.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • April 24, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Main Easter Egg Hunt

Ed's Tavern, MacAllisters Grill & Tavern, Little Bookworms and The Fish Hole partnered to bring Easter to Lakewood Ranch Main Street April 23. The celebration featured egg hunts, photos with the Easter Bunny, a sidewalk chalk art contest and more.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Porter Strand, 4, selected his eggs carefully according to the hunt instructions.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • April 24, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Harvest UMC Easter Egg Hunt

Hundreds of kids snatched up Easter eggs at Harvest United Methodist Church's annual Easter Egg Hunt April 23. Following the hunt, families enjoyed refreshments, photos with the Easter Bunny and more.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Kate Walker, 9, loved all the animals in the petting zoo.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • April 24, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Woodland Easter Celebration

Woodland - The Community Church hosted a festive Easter celebration April 23. The event featured games, pony rides, a petting zoo and much more.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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
Kids could not wait to break into their colorful Easter eggs Saturday, April 23 after participating in Mar Vista's Easter egg hunt.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 23, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Mar Vista Easter Egg Hunt

Tons of kids showed up to take part in the Easter egg hunt Saturday, April 23 at Mar Vista on Longboat Key. The annual event includes a special "golden egg" that kids hope to find so that they can win a prize.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Lakewood Ranch High softball team celebrates following its 2-1 victory over rival Braden River in the Class 4A-District 10 championship April 22.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 23, 2011
Lady Mustangs repeat as district champs

The Lakewood Ranch High softball team upset top-seeded Braden River 2-1 to capture its second-consecutive Class 4A-District 10 championship April 22.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jasmine Hernandez led her team in the tug-of-war competition.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • April 23, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: BRE Field Day

Braden River Elementary School students hit the school's lawn for a a day of fun and friendly competition at the school's annual Field Day April 21. The event featured a variety of games, including tug-of-war, relay races and more.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 22, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Lunch Bunch raises money for All-Star Children's Foundation

The annual Lunch Bunch All-Star Children's Foundation fundraiser not only raised money for a good cause but was held in memory of one of its biggest supporters, Andy Cail.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 22, 2011
WEEKEND BEST BET: Lakewood Ranch Main Easter Egg Hunt

Ed's Tavern, MacAllisters Grill & Tavern, Little Bookworms and The Fish Hole have partnered to make Easter a little egg-stra special on Lakewood Ranch Main Street this year.

  • East County
  • News
The new shop is named in honor of Barbara Smith's mother and grandmother.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 22, 2011
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: 2nd Ann Rose

Barbara Smith opened 2nd Ann Rose in San Marco Plaza on April 8.

  • East County
  • News
Key residents would like to see Bayfront Park changes that include a new recreation center.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 22, 2011
Longboat plans park meeting

Longboat Key will host a special workshop at Town Hall next month to discuss a concept plan for Bayfront Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 22, 2011
ODA sets record for wins

The Out-of-Door Academy baseball team set a new school record for wins during the regular season with an 8-5 victory over Lemon Bay April 20.

  • East County
  • Sports
Donna Bolton enjoyed spending time with her daughter Hannah, 5, and son Jaden, 1.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 22, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Freedom Elementary Muffins with Mom

Students at Freedom Elementary School spent a special morning with their moms during the school's Muffins with Mom event April 21. Students and their moms enjoyed spending quality time together over doughnuts and juice.

  • East County
  • Schools
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
  • Neighbors
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
Kerrie Ann Lehnert and Robert Dinan recently opened Kitchens by Kerrie in the Centre Shops.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 21, 2011
GALLERY: Kitchens by Kerrie Open House

Kitchens by Kerrie showed off its new Longboat Key location.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 21, 2011
OBITUARY: Kathleen Flynn Withers

Kathleen Flynn Winters, 82, enjoyed winters on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The town and its various departments will re-open 8:30 a.m., Monday, April 25.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 21, 2011
Town Hall closing early for Good Friday

The town of Longboat Key will close at noon Friday, April 22. to observe the Good Friday holiday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"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
The Braden River Rage 10U boys soccer team won the Everton/Pasco County's Junior Showcase April 16-17.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 21, 2011
Rage win Junior Showcase

The Braden River Rage U10 boys soccer team went undefeated to win the Everton/Pasco County's Junior Showcase April 16-17.

  • East County
  • Sports
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
The dinner will start at 6 p.m.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 21, 2011
Manatee County Sheriff's Office hosts supper

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office will host Supper with the Sheriff tonight.

  • East County
  • News
Aluminum, a GPS and money were among items taken.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 21, 2011
Burglars hit Mote Ranch

Three vehicles and a business were burglarized.

  • East County
  • News
Celebrity bartender Diane Souder poured drinks for the crowd.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 21, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Charity bartending

East County residents headed to the Polo Grill and Bar April 20 to support the Humane Society of Lakewood Ranch during its charity bartending event. Guests enjoyed food and drink and live music by The Glass Onion Band.

  • East County
  • News
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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