Hundreds of Lakewood Ranch families gathered April 16 at Greenbrook Adventure Park for Lakewood Ranch Community Activities' Eggstravaganza event. Attendees enjoyed pictures with the Easter Bunny, an Easter egg hunt, face painting and more.

A street party on Palm Avenue kicked off the Sarasota Open.

The playful employees at Cove Cleaners got our attention with this spicy message.

The super-sized diversity art exhibit, 'Embracing Our Differences,' drew nearly 1,000 students today to Marina Jack.

A mama duck led her ducklings on a downtown stroll today.

Dozens of members of the Gulf Coast Builders Exchange enjoyed an evening of networking with some of the areas largest general contractors and development firms during the organization's 2nd Annual Reverse Tradeshow April 14 at the Polo Grill and Bar.

Don't be late for this very important date!

Parrotheads were everywhere April 14 when residents of Longboat Harbour North held a Jimmy Buffett-themed pool party. The mandatory margaritas were concocted by bartenders Maryann Thornhill and Barbara Stamp. Event co-chairs, assisted by a large committee, were Barbara and Sandy Watson. Daniel Fugazzotto provided the Buffett tunes for listening and dancing.