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Mayor George Spoll chaired his second to last official commission meeting Monday night.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 7, 2011
Commission postpones Comp Plan changes

The town attorney asked the Town Commission to postpone a discussion on a resolution that would transmit changes to its Comprehensive Plan until Tuesday, March 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ready your taste buds for the Nancy's Bar-B-Que menu, which features an item called "Tractor Pull."
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 7, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Sweet ride

Nancy's Bar-B-Que expects to open for business within the next seven to 10 days.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Grants were funded by the annual SunCoast Food & Wine Fest.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 7, 2011
Ranch Rotary gives to local organizations

Twenty-three organizations received grants totaling $115,000.

  • East County
  • News
The permanent police panels were formed after a police-brutality case in June 2009.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • March 7, 2011
Commission to select police panel chairmen

Commissioners will select the chairmen of the two new permanent police panels, which will advise on police-policy matters.

  • Sarasota
  • News
People and pets dressed in their Mardi Gras best are invited to parade around St. Armands tomorrow.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 7, 2011
People, pets to parade around St. Armands

The parade is part of Mardi Gras festivities on the Circle.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Longboat Key Town Commission will consider a street name request at its meeting tonight at Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 7, 2011
Commission holds regular meeting tonight

The Town Commission has been asked to postpone a discussion on a resolution that would transmit changes to its Comprehensive Plan until Tuesday, March 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The town of Longboat Key will host early voting for Key residents this week at Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 7, 2011
Early voting begins today

Key residents can vote early in the town's Tuesday, March 15, municipal election all this week at Town Hall.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Susan Landau gives a tour of her house and talks about all the art in her house on Saturday, March 5 at her home, one of the homes on the Home and Garden Tour.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 7, 2011
GALLERY: Home and Garden Tour

The 35th annual Longboat Key Garden Club's Home and Garden Tour was this Saturday, March 5 and featured five homes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Crista Cotton and Lyndsy McDonald of Cakes by Design
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 6, 2011
GALLERY: Chocolate Sundae

Chocolate-lovers united to devour chocolately creations during United Cerebral Palsy's Chocolate Sundae even.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Marco Bell, Monica Spain, Diane Kinghorn and Kim Foy were all decked out on Sunday, March 6 for the 1st Annual Sarasota Mardi Gras that was held at Voocaray in Gulf Gate.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 6, 2011
GALLERY: 1st Annual Mardi Gras at Voocaray

The 1st Annual Sarasota Mardi Gras happened this past Sunday, March 6 at Voocaray in Gulf Gate. The event was not only for fun, but 25% of the proceeds from the event went to the local Habitat for Humanity.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ashley Stillwell dealt at a blackjack table.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 6, 2011
GALLERY: The Great Catsby Cat'sino Night

Cat Depot hosted its Great Catsby Cat'sino Night fundraiser Saturday night at the Polo Grill and Bar.

  • East County
  • News
Sam and Peggy Albano
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 5, 2011
Miracle Ball 'Through the Looking Glass'

Miracle Ball 'Through the Looking Glass'

  • Black Tie
Liliana Aguilar and title sponsor Beatrice Friedman
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 5, 2011
Sarasota Orchestra 'Behind the Mask' Gala

Sarasota Orchestra 'Behind the Mask' Gala

  • Black Tie
Robert Reubideaux, Vickie Hornberger and Richard Carpenter with Sheri and Artie Nadelman had a great time at the event.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 5, 2011
GALLERY: Chillounge Night

Complete with a Brazilian Samba parade, runway fashion show and fabulous cuisine, the event, which benefits United Cerebral Palsy, was a hit for socialites.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Annette and Edward Codelia and Susan Horrigan
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • March 5, 2011
GALLERY: Crowley 'Starry Nite'

The Crowley Museum and Nature Center held their annual 'Starry Nite' event on Saturday, March 5, at Crowley.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Riverview High School senior Amanda Rutherford paints an owl on A.J. Caldwell's arm.
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • March 5, 2011
GALLERY: Boatyard Village Community Day

The Boatyard Village hosted a community day to benefit the local non-profit sports organization, "The View," on Saturday, March 5. The event featured a silent auction at the Boatyard Waterfront Bar and Grill, a jump house and face painting and a bake sale in Hula's Market Place.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jim Day, Tony Silvestri, Warren Bross and Milton Kochert
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 5, 2011
GALLERY: Relay for Life Tennis Benefit

A group of tennis buffs duked it out on the courts for three hours Saturday, at the Siesta Key Public Tennis Courts to benefit the American Cancer Society.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mike and Tonya Gowan and Dawn Donoghue
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 5, 2011
GALLERY: SYC Casino Night

The Sarasota Yacht Club Charitable Foundation held its annual "Casino Night" fundraiser to benefit the Sarasota Youth Sailing Program.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 5, 2011
Lady Pirates cruise past Dixie Hollins

The Braden River High softball team dominated Dixie Hollins 20-0 in district action March 4.

  • East County
  • Sports
Krystyna Sznurkowski and Sarah Kunkel talk with Lori Frary, owner of Frary Gallery in the Rosemary District during Rosemary Rising.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 5, 2011
GALLERY: Rosemary Rising

The Spring Rosemary Rising event was this past Thursday, March 3 from 5-9 pm in the Rosemary District.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Honoree Fran Lambert with David and Molly Jackson
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 4, 2011
Lunch for the Cure honoring Frances Lambert

Lunch for the Cure honoring Frances Lambert

  • Black Tie
Cameron Seguin cheers on her big sister by waving pom-poms in the air.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 4, 2011
GALLERY: Tatum Ridge Elementary Jog-a-thon

Students at Tatum Ridge Elementary competed in a school-wide jog-a-thon Friday.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The monthly concert draws hundreds to Main Street each month.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 4, 2011
WEEKEND BEST BET: Music on Main

The Venturas will bring their swingin' sound to Lakewood Ranch during the Music on Main concert from 6-9 p.m., tonight, on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • News
Models by the dozen posed during a colorful street parade during Chillounge Night 2010.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 4, 2011
WEEKEND BEST BET: Chillounge Night

The upscale outdoor party returns to Palm Avenue this Saturday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 4, 2011
Community Golf Scores 02.23.11 to 03.01.11

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

  • East County
  • Sports
Five-year-old Robert McIntyre couldn't wait to start peddling.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 4, 2011
GALLERY: Lighthouse Kids Preschool Trike-A-Thon

More than 35 children strapped on their helmets and peddled their hearts out during Lighthouse Kids Preschool's 7th annual Trike-A-Thon. Once they were done peddling, the students enjoyed pizza and other snacks. Proceeds from the event will benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Over the past seven years, the preschool has raised more than $13,500.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 4, 2011
Senior swimmers race to personal bests

Lakewood Ranch YMCA WaveRunners senior swimmers Shannon McCarthy, Maya McCarthy and Kevin Berkenbusch posted impressive finishes at the Florida Swimming Spring Senior Championships Feb. 25-27 in Orlando.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 4, 2011
Rosedale 18-hole ladies tee off

The Rosedale Golf & Country Club 18-hole Ladies held their annual Member/Member Tournament Feb. 23-24.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 4, 2011
Intramural diving team set to hit the pool

Local divers looking to prepare for next year's swimming and diving season are encouraged to participate in a new intramural dive team starting up at GT Bray in Bradenton.

  • East County
  • Sports
Anna Babayan learned about James Madison during the project.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 4, 2011
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: BRE Hall of Democracy

Second-grade students at Braden River Elementary School shared what they learned about citizenship, U.S. history and the democratic process during their Hall of Democracy event this week.

  • East County
  • News
The town will hold another Academy of Government session at Town Hall and other departments later this month.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 4, 2011
Registration begins for Academy of Government

The town of Longboat Key is hosting another Citizens Academy of Governments in March and April.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A Longboat Key firefighter paramedic worked to extinguish a brush fire Thursday caused by a blown transformer. Photo courtesy of Longboat Key Fire Rescue.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 4, 2011
Blown transformer sparks fire

A Florida Power & Light transformer began sparking Thursday, causing a small fire that caused a power outage and Gulf of Mexico Drive to shut down.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Brian Kenney, principal of Juliani Kenney Investment Capital LLC, spoke at the March 2 Longbeach Village Association meeting.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 4, 2011
Whitney Beach developer speaks to Village residents

Brian Kenney, principal of Juliani Kenney Investment Capital LLC, spoke at the March 2 Village meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A 125-foot tower proposed on this county property would look like a pine tree to blend in with its surroundings.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • March 4, 2011
T-Mobile seeks Palmer Ranch tower

Residents will have an opportunity next week to hear the proposal for a 125-foot communications tower off McIntosh Road.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Maria Tippy, also known as Cinderella, proves to the prince, Rin Graves, that the shoe fits.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 4, 2011
Tara presents 'Once Upon a Dream' (VIDEO)

Tara Elementary School students brought the story of Cinderella to life with the musical, "Once Upon a Dream," March 3.

  • East County
  • Schools
Congressman Vern Buchanan met with state, federal and local officials on the issue last week.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 4, 2011
Buchanan to announce pill mill legislation

U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan this morning will announce plans for sweeping legislation to crack down on pain management clinics that improperly prescribe and distribute prescription drugs.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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