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Alicia Dawn Bullen, as Alice; Best Grandmother and Granddaughter Pair winners, Mia and Rhoda Garcia; and Ron Kagan as the Mad Hatter.
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • April 10, 2011
GALLERY: DAR Mad Hatter Tea Party

The Sara DeSoto Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held a Mad Hatter Tea Party on Sunday, April 10 at the chapter clubhouse.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Maureen Horn toasts with Teena and David Kantor
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • April 10, 2011
GALLERY: Tea to Tequila 10th Anniversary

Tea to Tequila, a women's networking group, celebrated its 10th anniversary April 10, at a gathering held at the home of Teena and David Kantor.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bobbi Krohn, Bobbi Schrager and Pat Killaly
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • April 10, 2011
GALLERY: Sanctuary Farewell Party

On April 10, Sanctuary residents gathered for a poolside potluck for their farewell party.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Alek Senenoi, Justin Dodd and Matt Arbucci strike a pose on the red carpet.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • April 10, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: SFF Hollywood Nights

Young filmmakers lined up on the red carpet for their moment in the spotlight at the Sarasota Film Festival's "Hollywood Nights" event.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 10, 2011
BRSC U15 boys finish second in Region C Finals

The Braden River U15 boys soccer team captured the second-place trophy in the Region C Cup April 2-3.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 10, 2011
Lady Pirates victorious on Senior Night

The Braden River High softball team celebrated the accomplishments of seniors Melissa Malanczuk, Bri Maxa, Rachel Patneaude, Brooke Ribarich, Jada Schopfer and Nicole Tira with a 10-0 victory over DeSoto on Senior Night April 8.

  • East County
  • Sports
Karol Borkowski with Kere and Carol Lewis
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 9, 2011
Lakewood Ranch Community Fund Gala 'Geishas, Blossoms & Buddhas - All Aboard the Orient Express'

Lakewood Ranch Community Fund Gala 'Geishas, Blossoms & Buddhas - All Aboard the Orient Express'

  • Black Tie
Heidi Anderson
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 9, 2011
SPARCC Princess and Pirates Ball

SPARCC Princess and Pirates Ball

  • Black Tie
Marion Monaghan and Pat Howatt
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • April 9, 2011
GALLERY: Longboat Library Annual Meeting

Thriller author James Macomber, of Sarasota, was the guest speaker at the annual meeting of the Longboat Library, held April 9, at the Bayou Tavern restaurant.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Elaine Seamon and Mary Quigley
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • April 9, 2011
GALLERY: Pi Beta Phi Alumnae Luncheon

Members of the Pi Beta Phi alumnae club of Sarasota-Manatee held their annual Founder's Day luncheon on Saturday, April 9 at Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Hunter Morrison gears up to toss some beanbags during a game of cornhole.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • April 9, 2011
GALLERY: Kiwanis Club second annual barbecue

Members of the Kiwanis Club of Downtown Sarasota chowed down on Nealski's BBQ Saturday, at Pioneer Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Doves were let loose at the start of the survivor lap, the first lap done during 2011's Relay for Life on Saturday, April 9 at Sarasota High School.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 9, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: 2011 Relay for Life

Sarasota residents participated in the 2011 Relay for Life fundraising event on Saturday, April 9 at Sarasota High School. There were over 50 teams and the goal of raising $110,000 was passed even before the event began.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Following the kickoff ceremony, survivors walked the first lap around the school's bus loop.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 9, 2011
Ranch Relay honors cancer survivors (VIDEO)

East County residents today rallied for a cure for cancer during the Lakewood Ranch Relay for Life. Festivities run overnight through 7 a.m., Sunday, at Lakewood Ranch High School.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota High School senior Melanie Gochnauer
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • April 9, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: SFF Short Stacks Family Film Day

The Sarasota Film Festival's youthFEST got off to a colorful start April 9 with the Short Stacks Family Film Day at Sarasota High School.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Joseph Patrick Arnegger and Sally Rose Gruters
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 8, 2011
Opening Night Film and Party

Opening Night Film and Party

  • Black Tie
"I have a very eclectic style - girly but still rustic. I love to collect things when I travel and mix it up." - Nikki Heil
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 8, 2011
Guest Fashion Editor - Nikki Heil

Guest Fashion Editor - Nikki Heil

  • Black Tie
Karli Wilbanks gives Paintball Pete a kiss.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • April 8, 2011
GALLERY: Smooches for Pooches

Dogs, cats and even llamas got kisses at Friday's "Smooches for Pooches" event.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Travis Clark and We the Kings performed to several hundred teens at this year's Rock Out for a Cause.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • April 8, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Rock Out for a Cause

Bradenton darlings We the Kings and five other Florida-based bands rocked Lakewood Ranch High School during Rock Out for a Cause April 8. The concert was a fundraiser for Taking Back Lives, Manatee Glens, Solve Maternity Homes, Family Network on Disabilities, Honor Animal Rescue and the Food Bank of Manatee.

  • Arts + Culture
Myrtle was released this morning from Lido Beach by Mote staff and volunteers.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 8, 2011
Injured sea turtle released from Lido Beach

Myrtle, a 10-year-old loggerhead turtle, was released this morning after six months of rehabilitation at Mote.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Condominiums and businesses throughout the island are collecting canned goods and prepackaged foods.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 8, 2011
Longboat Kiwanis Club begins food drive

Drop off donations through May 1 at one of 13 locations on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
We The Kings will be among the bands performing at Rock Out for a Cause.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • April 8, 2011
WEEKEND BEST BET: Rock Out for a Cause

Bradenton favorites We The Kings will headline this benefit for Taking Back Lives, Manatee Glens, Solve Maternity Homes, Family Network on Disabilities, Honor Animal Rescue and the Food Bank of Manatee tonight at Lakewood Ranch High School.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Leanna Flores
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 8, 2011
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Braden River Middle (VIDEO)

Braden River Middle School students launched homemade rockets during the 11th Annual Night Under the Stars event hosted by the school's science department April 7.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 8, 2011
District offers FCAT breakfast

The Manatee County School District will spend $15,000 feeding students for FCAT.

  • East County
  • News
Hannaiz Nater, 6, checked out a bat with her parents Luis and Tanya.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 8, 2011
GALLERY: Night Under the Stars

Braden River Middle School students and their families enjoyed the 11th annual "Night Under the Stars" thanks to the school's science department. Attendees enjoyed a Star Lab Planetarium, visits from the Florida Aquarium and Lowry Park Zoo, and more, while raising funds for various school organizations.

  • East County
  • News
Marnie Allen and Anthony Hartman
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 7, 2011
Hob Nob

Hob Nob

  • Black Tie
Mary Beth Bos with Don and Dana Lederer
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 7, 2011
Women Helping Women Luncheon

Women Helping Women Luncheon

  • Black Tie
Georges Lussler, Lisa Hattan and Douglas Neumann
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • April 7, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Hob Nob

The GSCC held its annual Hob Nob, an event the blends networking with cuisine and beverages from local organizations at Phillippi Estate Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Audrey and Milton Lucow
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • April 7, 2011
GALLERY: Temple Beth Israel Cabaret Night

Cabaret Night was a fun-filled evening April 7, at Temple Beth Israel.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The town requires that Longboat Key homeowners rent their homes for 30 days or more at a time.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 7, 2011
Longboat Key's rental rule appears safe

A 30-day rental rule the town imposes on single-family homeowners won't be affected by a bill under review in the Legislature.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key Fire Rescue responded to the scene around 11 a.m. Wednesday.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 7, 2011
Firefighters, lifeguards rescue three from Gulf

The rescue occurred Wednesday morning off Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 7, 2011
Lady Mustangs swing past Lady Rams

The Lakewood Ranch High softball team defeated Riverview 6-2 April 6.

  • East County
  • Sports
Abandoned boxcars have been left on the railroad track that goes through Shade Avenue.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • April 7, 2011
BOXCAR BATTLE

Fearing they're an invitation for trouble, residents are trying to get a railroad company to move about two-dozen railcars that have been parked in between two Sarasota communities.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Abandoned boxcars have been left on the railroad track that goes through Shade Avenue.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • April 7, 2011
BOXCAR BATTLE

Fearing they're an invitation for trouble, residents are trying to get a railroad company to move about two-dozen railcars that have been parked in between two Sarasota communities.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • April 7, 2011
Free garage parking extended

City commissioners will allow free parking in the Palm Avenue garage for six months. The hourly price of some downtown spaces will drop from $1 to 50 cents.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 7, 2011
Reading garden to honor teacher

A barbecue fundraising dinner to support a memorial garden for Jeanette McKinney will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, April 17, at Julie Rohr Academy.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 7, 2011
Beggars can't be choosers

He's been "begging" for at least 30 years, and that's exactly how he got his name.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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