The Lakewood Ranch Arts Council, in partnership with the American Ideals Foundation, made its public debut Oct. 1 with the "October Romance" concert at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing. American Ideals founder and pianist/composer Robert Moffa played for the crowd, while also introducing other artists and showing off their work.

Foxy Lady Siesta Key hosted the second annual "Viva la Pink" fashion party for breast-cancer awareness. Proceeds will benefit Team Believe, which will participate in the Tampa Bay Breast Cancer 3-Day.

Lakewood Ranch couldn't keep up with the nationally ranked Manatee Hurricanes Friday night, falling 34-7 to the local powerhouse. The loss puts the Mustangs at 3-2 on the season.

Business professionals headed to the greens at The Ritz-Carlton Members Golf Club Oct. 1 for the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's 2010 Chamber Membership Classic. Participants enjoyed lunch and a silent auction before heading to the golf course for an 18-hole game.

Bird Key Yacht Club members viewed the latest fashions from Dreamweaver and Planet boutique at their Fall Fashion Double- Header luncheon on Thursday, Sept. 30.

This is a fun and fabulous Interactive Dinner featuring Thai cuisine, where you do the cooking!

A "Wine, Women and Shoes" pre-event bash featuring the unveiling of the "Solemen".

The Anna Maria Olive Oil Outpost hosted the Sept. 29 Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours.

Organizers behind Sarasota's latest arts advocacy program gathered Wednesday night at the Community Foundation of Sarasota County to tout a new four-day arts tour.

Florida gubernatorial candidate Rick Scott made a stop in the East County for a special fundraising reception at The Fête Ballroom at The Polo Grill and Bar Wednesday. Event organizers included Sen. John and Michelle McKay, Bob and Jane Waechter and Lee Wetherington.

From Egypt and China to Italy and Mexico, students at Primrose School of Lakewood Ranch took a trip around the world for the school's sixth Celebrating Cultures event Sept. 24. Each class studied a different culture, created costumes and enjoyed authentic cuisine.