http://http://www.bradenton.com/778/index.xml News, sports, and entertainment from en-us Copyright 2009 Bradenton.com Society 60 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:11:27 EST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss McClatchy Interactive's Workbench jluper@bradenton.com http://www.bradenton.com/778/story/1127310.html http://www.bradenton.com/778/story/1127310.html Fri, 02 Jan 2009 18:00 EST The Society Incorporated put on the glitz for their annual New Year’s Eve Gala. The women wore their sparkliest gowns and the men were elegant in their tuxedoes as they kissed 2008 goodbye and rang in 2009. http://www.bradenton.com/778/story/1117449.html http://www.bradenton.com/778/story/1117449.html Wed, 24 Dec 2008 20:49 EST It’s hard to say “no” to Dick Vitale. With just one week’s notice, he sold out a dinner at Siesta Key’s Cafe Gabbiano to raise money for the V Foundation For Cancer Research. http://www.bradenton.com/778/story/1114284.html http://www.bradenton.com/778/story/1114284.html Mon, 22 Dec 2008 18:26 EST There was a chill in the air and snow on the ground, or rather on the mountain, and children were sled riding in Bradenton on Saturday, Dec. 13. (Yes, for real!) http://www.bradenton.com/778/story/1107499.html http://www.bradenton.com/778/story/1107499.html Thu, 18 Dec 2008 18:43 EST Under balmy skies and twinkling lights, the Third Annual Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance Holiday Social was held on Main Street. The attendees, a virtual who’s who of area business leaders, were all in a festive mood, mixing and mingling, chatting and munching. A few Santa hats and a liberal sprinkling of holiday ties were visible throughout. http://www.bradenton.com/778/story/1104952.html http://www.bradenton.com/778/story/1104952.html Wed, 17 Dec 2008 18:35 EST The Lakewood Ranch Holiday Dinner Dance just gets better every year. Lyn Griffith organized the first party 10 years ago and it was attended by an intimate group. http://www.bradenton.com/778/story/1101685.html http://www.bradenton.com/778/story/1101685.html Tue, 16 Dec 2008 19:07 EST ArtCenter Manatee board president Joanne Ehrenreich and her cadre of volunteers know how to put on a proper English tea. http://www.bradenton.com/778/story/1099197.html http://www.bradenton.com/778/story/1099197.html Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:26 EST With thousands of shiny white lights illuminating the Charles Ringling Mansion on the campus of New College, the 41st Annual Mistletoe Ball welcomed festively attired guests to “Our Tropical Paradise.” Suzette Jones, chair of this year’s gala, greeted arriving guests accompanied by her daughter Canyon. http://www.bradenton.com/778/story/1092243.html http://www.bradenton.com/778/story/1092243.html Thu, 11 Dec 2008 19:18 EST The Bradenton Gladiators transported a piece of Las Vegas to town last Saturday night when they held a casino night at the Bradenton Municipal Auditorium. http://www.bradenton.com/778/story/1088988.html http://www.bradenton.com/778/story/1088988.html Wed, 10 Dec 2008 19:24 EST Santa’s elves were busy getting ready for Festival of Trees, benefiting the Florida Center for Children and Youth. The silent auction at last Friday night’s elegant dinner was filled with enough gifts and decorations to let all of the guests check off their holiday shopping lists. http://www.bradenton.com/778/story/1088706.html http://www.bradenton.com/778/story/1088706.html Wed, 10 Dec 2008 19:24 EST It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and a crisp winter chill was in the air as tour-goers traversed Northwest Bradenton to behold magnificently decorated homes for the annual Holiday Tour of Homes presented by Entre Nous. http://www.bradenton.com/778/story/1087499.html http://www.bradenton.com/778/story/1087499.html Wed, 10 Dec 2008 19:24 EST Sandy Hammer summed it up perfectly when she said, “the Ringling Museum’s Holiday Splendor is a wonderful gift to the community.”