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

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

Kindergarten students at McNeal Elementary School sang a lesson in sharing during their production of "Stone Soup, A Rock Opera" April 5. The musical featured a special appearance by several pre-kindergarten students as well.

Thanks to a $1,000 Toshiba math and science grant, children at Tara Elementary school this week are making their way through a special Math-tacle course. During their physical education class time, students work their way through nearly a dozen obstacles, pausing before each one to solve math problems.

Hundreds of business professionals gathered together for an evening of networking during the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance's annual Corporate Sponsor Showcase April 6 at the Polo Grill and Bar. Business Professionals enjoyed mingling and networking among 33 table top expo displays that were provided by the organization's annual sponsors. The showcase served as the LWRBA's April Networking Social.

A farm stand hidden off Caruso Road bears evidence of a family farming tradition that started in the early 1960s. Now husband-and-wife team Ben and Shelby King, along with their three children, and Ben's parents, Bob and Susan King, are working hard to offer fresh lettuce, zucchini, heirloom tomatoes and other fruits and vegetables to the East County. King Family Farm is located at 4630 60th St. E.

Tennis enthusiasts turned out by the dozens for the Coldwell Banker "Cocktails Courtside' event held April 5, at the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center.

The festivities for the fourth annual Renaissance Faire were complete with colorful costumes, the presentation of the knights and even a juggler.

Clad in brightly colored T-shirts and red and yellow flags, dozens of Braden River High girls made their way onto the football field for the school's annual Pirate Puff Classic April 4. The seniors defeated the freshmen 14-7 to open the classic. In the second game, the sophomores stunned the juniors 35-0. But in the championship game, it was the seniors who came away with the win to capture their second-consecutive Pirate Puff Classic Championship. The seniors were awarded plaques and a trophy for their effort.