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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.