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Shelton Quarles poses for a photo with Rowan, 4, Madison, 3, and Grayson Izaguirre, 6. If they were superheroes, Rowan would be the Hulk, Madison would be a unicorn and Grayson would be Spiderman.
  • By Madison Bierl
  • June 14, 2025
Dad's Day Block Party attracts sports fans and superheroes
Star Farms' Cooper Roy, 4, is front and center during storytime and enjoying every word.
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • June 12, 2025
Mini crafters convene at Bob Gardner Park for summer camp
Michael Knapp, stage name Greta Gripp, performs an acrobatic routine at the Silver Pride celebration June 7 at Senior Friendship Centers.
  • By Dana Kampa
  • June 10, 2025
Sarasota seniors ring in Pride Month
ShimmyBOOM bellydancers, lead by Misha Nell, performed at the SRQCon at the Selby Libraries.
  • By Carlin Gillen
  • June 10, 2025
Heroes, villains and cartoon characters come to life at SRQCon 2025
RealRail President Allen Novak and club member Doug Neumann work on the O Scale train layout that will be available during the club's special event June 14-15.
  • By Jay Heater
  • June 10, 2025
All aboard for Father's Day weekend fun at RealRail in Bradenton
Carol Smith lends a hand with the beach cleanup at Siesta Beach for World Ocean Day on June 8, kicking off a week of events by Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium.
  • By Dana Kampa
  • June 9, 2025
Keeping 'America's best beach' sharp for World Ocean Day
Rob Vega shows the aluminum wiring he uses to craft his lightweight, tarnish-resistant jewelry at last weekend's St. Armands Circle Craft Festival.
  • By Dana Kampa
  • June 9, 2025
From aluminum to acrylic, St. Armands gets crafty
Jerry Bickel, founder and executive director of Bits ‘N Pieces Puppet Theatre, says his main goal at his shows is to inspire children to immerse themselves in stories and to read books.
  • By Madison Bierl
  • June 5, 2025
One voice as lifetime puppeteer performs at Lakewood Ranch Library
Lucas Lindbloom, 5, his mother Ana Lindbloom, sister Isabella Lindbloom, 15, and father Thomas Lindbloom
  • By Ian Swaby
  • June 4, 2025
Sarasota City YMCA branch kicks off summer camp with pancake breakfast
Graduate Jayvian Johnson (second from left), his girlfriend Alyssa Harris, brother Will Johnson and father Terrence Johnson
  • By Ian Swaby
  • June 3, 2025
Booker High School celebrates 2025 graduates
Graduate Ninabella Worhacz, her sister Rosemary Worhacz, her father Robert Worhacz, and her mother Josephine Worhacz.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • June 3, 2025
Riverview High School graduates take the next step
Daniella Padilla and Mala Vavourakis
  • By Lori Sax
  • June 2, 2025
Grand Carnival event puts pride on parade
Brandy Britton of Bringman Roofing and Monica Carruth snap a photo during the Longboat Chamber of Commerce's latest "Off the Clock" networking event at Zota Beach Resort.
  • By Dana Kampa
  • June 2, 2025
Zota Beach Resort sets the scene for local business connections
Mary Oquendo, the recycling coordinator for Manatee County, shows off the "big bin."
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • June 1, 2025
Lakewood Ranch Farmers' Market offers produce and information
Alexsandra Santos and Jeffrey Zamarripa
  • By Ian Swaby
  • May 30, 2025
Graduates walk the stage in record numbers at Sarasota High School
Although the wave off tradition has occured since 2015, this is Board Member Heather Felton's first time.
  • By Madison Bierl
  • May 30, 2025
Manatee school district leaders thank bus drivers the last day of the school year
Sarasota Military Academy students Skyler Selby, Nathan New, Aiden Blair, Benson Van and Desmond Hunter walk in the procession.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • May 26, 2025
Memorial Day Parade carries on a tradition of remembrance
Gemma Briggs plays the bagpipes while accompanied by Rear Commodore Saul Landesberg, Jay Plager and Vice Commodore Tony Britt during Bird Key Yacht Club's tribute to the fallen for Memorial Day.
  • By Dana Kampa
  • May 26, 2025
Bird Key honors fallen heroes Memorial Day weekend
Libby Moser poses with her father Teddy Moser, brother and graduate Charles Moser, mother Erin Moser, sister and graduate Collier Moser, and brother Teddy Moser.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • May 25, 2025
Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School celebrates 2025 graduates
Tommy Madi of Slim Chickens, which provided food at the event, and his friend Maria Guardado, walk over the Ringling Bridge.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • May 25, 2025
Memorial Day hike crosses Ringling Bridge in honor of the fallen
Susan Phillips and Cyndi Seamon volunteer to help replant the Butterfly Garden at Bicentennial Park early in the morning. Replanting efforts continue this week.
  • By Dana Kampa
  • May 24, 2025
Work on Butterfly Garden restoration gets underway
Chuck and Phyllis Lynn, owners of Lynn's Spins Inc. provide entertainment for the senior fair. Phyllis controls the music while Chuck sings. They will celebrate their 57th wedding anniversary on May 24.
  • By Madison Bierl
  • May 22, 2025
Lakewood Ranch YMCA hosts senior fair
Ranch Nite Wednesdays are wrapping up for the season. May 28 is the last food truck gathering until Oct 1.
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • May 22, 2025
Ranch Nite Wednesdays nears summer hiatus
Jackson Foscolos, 12, poses with his mother Jennifer Foscolos, brother Mason Foscolos, 9, and grandparents Hans and Leslie Rode.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • May 20, 2025
Fire department open house showcases the tools behind rescues
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Latest News Photo Galleries

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Shelton Quarles poses for a photo with Rowan, 4, Madison, 3, and Grayson Izaguirre, 6. If they were superheroes, Rowan would be the Hulk, Madison would be a unicorn and Grayson would be Spiderman.
  • June 14, 2025
Dad's Day Block Party attracts sports fans and superheroes
2
Star Farms' Cooper Roy, 4, is front and center during storytime and enjoying every word.
  • June 12, 2025
Mini crafters convene at Bob Gardner Park for summer camp
3
Michael Knapp, stage name Greta Gripp, performs an acrobatic routine at the Silver Pride celebration June 7 at Senior Friendship Centers.
  • June 10, 2025
Sarasota seniors ring in Pride Month
4
ShimmyBOOM bellydancers, lead by Misha Nell, performed at the SRQCon at the Selby Libraries.
  • June 10, 2025
Heroes, villains and cartoon characters come to life at SRQCon 2025
5
RealRail President Allen Novak and club member Doug Neumann work on the O Scale train layout that will be available during the club's special event June 14-15.
  • June 10, 2025
All aboard for Father's Day weekend fun at RealRail in Bradenton

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