New York Times and Wall Street Journal best-selling author, Daniel Pink, discussed 'Motivating Students to Become Tomorrow's Innovators and Problem Solvers' at a luncheon held Wednesday, March 9, at the Van Wezel.

The Baltimore Orioles led over the Minnesota Twins today 11-2.

Hundreds of girls headed to Saks Fifth Avenue Monday and Tuesday in search of their perfect prom dress through the Cinderella Project. Dresses were donated by local "fairy godmothers" to the organization, which provides free prom dresses to girls attending prom.

Nancy's Bar-B-Que expects to open for business within the next seven to 10 days.

Chocolate-lovers united to devour chocolately creations during United Cerebral Palsy's Chocolate Sundae even.

The 1st Annual Sarasota Mardi Gras happened this past Sunday, March 6 at Voocaray in Gulf Gate. The event was not only for fun, but 25% of the proceeds from the event went to the local Habitat for Humanity.

Complete with a Brazilian Samba parade, runway fashion show and fabulous cuisine, the event, which benefits United Cerebral Palsy, was a hit for socialites.

The Crowley Museum and Nature Center held their annual 'Starry Nite' event on Saturday, March 5, at Crowley.

The Boatyard Village hosted a community day to benefit the local non-profit sports organization, "The View," on Saturday, March 5. The event featured a silent auction at the Boatyard Waterfront Bar and Grill, a jump house and face painting and a bake sale in Hula's Market Place.

A group of tennis buffs duked it out on the courts for three hours Saturday, at the Siesta Key Public Tennis Courts to benefit the American Cancer Society.

The Sarasota Yacht Club Charitable Foundation held its annual "Casino Night" fundraiser to benefit the Sarasota Youth Sailing Program.

The Spring Rosemary Rising event was this past Thursday, March 3 from 5-9 pm in the Rosemary District.