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Photo Galleries

Third graders Silas Swor and Misha Reus perform in "Button Up Your Overcoat," celebrating the 1930s.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • January 13, 2026
Student performances span the decades as Southside Elementary celebrates 100 years
Heidi Scott, Bob Simons and Laura Cole make up the panel Jan. 9 during a launch party for the new book, "Lakewood Ranch: A Legacy of Living with the Land."
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • January 13, 2026
Lakewood Ranch hosts a launch party for book on local history
Bandleader and clarinetist Michael Drapkin said he connected with his fellow band members while performing with The Venice Symphony. The Yiddish Cowboys performed on Jan. 11 at The Education Center.
  • By Dana Kampa
  • January 12, 2026
Yiddish Cowboys kick off Sunday Performing Arts lineup
The SMHF Board of Trustees held its annual gala on Jan. 10 with more than 650 guests in attendance.
  • By Janet Combs
  • January 11, 2026
Hospital Gala guests make it a record-breaking night in raising funds for innovation
Israeli-American violin virtuoso Itzhak Perlman and his wife, Toby, founder of the Perlman music program.
  • By Janet Combs
  • January 11, 2026
Perlman residency celebrates same great program in new downtown location
Mark Garland, Theresa Andrews, Ann Palmer and Denise Costa prepare for the race.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • January 11, 2026
Runners turn out on Siesta Key Beach to keep Andrew Monroe's legacy alive
Sarasota's Hasan Tezduyar gives a pat of appreciation to Rachel Apple, a wellness associate with Qualliv, at the Health and Wellness Expo at The Mall at University Town Center.
  • By Madison Bierl
  • January 10, 2026
New Year, New You expo provides health resources at The Mall at UTC
The first farmers market of 2026 at Waterside Place draws a large crowd.
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • January 5, 2026
Lakewood Ranch farmers market is a family affair
Southside Polo's Mason Wroe talks to fans about the basics of his sport in a short clinic before the Jan. 4 match.
  • By Jay Heater
  • January 4, 2026
New seating option a hit at the Sarasota Polo Club
Shayne McKinney, Jenifer McKinney, Heather Travers and Mark Thursby enjoy the vibes together.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • January 4, 2026
Sarasota Seafood & Music Festival draws large turnout
Views from 1418 John Ringling Parkway include the city skyline, Sarasota Bay and John Ringling Bridge.
  • By Eric Garwood
  • January 4, 2026
Home within walking distance of St. Armands lists for $9 million
Fabian and Pascale Hoyez
  • By Lori Sax
  • January 2, 2026
Selby Gardens rings in 2026 with guests aglow
On vacation from chilly Pittsburgh are the Matt family: Joe, 6-year old Everly, Brionna and 3-year old Ada.
  • By Janet Combs
  • January 2, 2026
Pineapple Drop ushers out a 'perfect square year'
Jessie O Brien is visiting from Ireland and chose to celebrate the new year alongside Lakewood Ranch's Ciara Daly at Waterside Place.
  • By Madison Bierl
  • January 1, 2026
Crowd rings in the new year at Waterside Place
Santa greets visitors from the window of 9605 Governor's Club Place in The River Club.
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • December 20, 2025
Christmas decorating isn't just for kids
Keera Herbst, Donn Githens, Kim Verreault and Alexa Olivas help celebrate the opening of the new Longboat Key Goodwill bookstore and donation site on Dec. 18.
  • By Dana Kampa
  • December 20, 2025
Longboat Goodwill officially celebrates grand opening
The home at 2834 Browning Street featured countless decorations and animated figures.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • December 18, 2025
Sarasota homes light up for the holidays
Capri Finan, 7, Madelyn Finan, 9 and Maverick Finan, 3, pose with Santa after telling him what they want for Christmas, which includes a doll house and a trampoline.
  • By Madison Bierl
  • December 18, 2025
Braden River High transforms into Winter Wonderland
Maddox and Lou Towery have packed up shoeboxes during the Community Holiday Shoebox Collection Drive for the last seven years.
  • By Jay Heater
  • December 15, 2025
Lakewood Ranch community rallies to support seniors with shoebox event
Golden Ticket arrives, and Olaf the snowman has been invited to the rooftop party.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • December 14, 2025
Sarasota Bay lights up with annual Holiday Boat Parade
The World of Chucko photo-bombs Dana Dalpra, Lauren Hersh and Tami and Phillip Lanham.
  • By Janet Combs
  • December 14, 2025
Sarasota Art Museum steps into Style Moderne for annual Art Bash
This house on the corner of Wedge Lane and Bogey Lane takes the cake for one of the most colorfully decorated homes on Longboat Key this season.
  • By Dana Kampa
  • December 14, 2025
Which Longboat homes dazzle the most with holiday lights?
Joni Hill, Cate Douglas and Gaby Hayashi make their way across the beach.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • December 14, 2025
Holiday spirit gets moving at Sandy Claws Beach Run
Lylah MacDonald, 6, hops along in the sack race.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • December 14, 2025
Holidays at The Bay brings Hawaiian twist to holidays
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Latest News Photo Galleries

1
Third graders Silas Swor and Misha Reus perform in "Button Up Your Overcoat," celebrating the 1930s.
  • January 13, 2026
Student performances span the decades as Southside Elementary celebrates 100 years
2
Heidi Scott, Bob Simons and Laura Cole make up the panel Jan. 9 during a launch party for the new book, "Lakewood Ranch: A Legacy of Living with the Land."
  • January 13, 2026
Lakewood Ranch hosts a launch party for book on local history
3
Bandleader and clarinetist Michael Drapkin said he connected with his fellow band members while performing with The Venice Symphony. The Yiddish Cowboys performed on Jan. 11 at The Education Center.
  • January 12, 2026
Yiddish Cowboys kick off Sunday Performing Arts lineup
4
The SMHF Board of Trustees held its annual gala on Jan. 10 with more than 650 guests in attendance.
  • January 11, 2026
Hospital Gala guests make it a record-breaking night in raising funds for innovation
5
Israeli-American violin virtuoso Itzhak Perlman and his wife, Toby, founder of the Perlman music program.
  • January 11, 2026
Perlman residency celebrates same great program in new downtown location

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