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  • By Pam Eubanks
  • July 8, 2020
Fiery start to 'out of the box' summer camp in Lakewood Ranch
Marjorie Klotz and Marjorie Sonstroem
  • By Nat Kaemmerer
  • July 6, 2020
St. Armands Key Lutheran Church holds outdoor concert
Luca Moschini through the sail.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer
  • July 6, 2020
Sarasota kids do some smooth sailing at summer camp
The fireworks display included fireworks forming the shapes of hearts and Mickey Mouse ears before the grand finale.
  • By Pam Eubanks
  • July 3, 2020
Patriotic celebration in Sarasota
Sarasota's Ellie Connours, age 8, is all business during the camp's final day relay race.
  • By Jay Heater
  • July 3, 2020
Barrel of laughs ... and work ... at Sarasota rodeo camp
  • By Liz Ramos
  • June 24, 2020
Horsing around in East County
  • By Mark Bergin
  • June 23, 2020
Father and son bond over basketball in Longboat Key
  • By Mark Bergin
  • June 23, 2020
Fire station demolition gets underway
  • By Mark Bergin
  • June 22, 2020
Bayfont Park's pickleball courts reopen
  • By Nat Kaemmerer
  • June 22, 2020
In lieu of Freedom Fest, a flag raising on Longboat Key
  • By David Conway
  • June 20, 2020
Juneteenth Festival offers message of joy, unity
  • By Liz Ramos
  • June 19, 2020
Kiddie Academy of Lakewood Ranch fathers enjoy sweet celebration
  • By Pam Eubanks
  • June 18, 2020
Parade honors healthcare heroes in Lakewood Ranch
  • By Nat Kaemmerer
  • June 17, 2020
Christ Church of Longboat Key gathers goods for food pantry
Lakewood Ranch 8-year-old Bella Bassett capped her art project with this message to her dad, Tony Bassett.
  • By Jay Heater
  • June 15, 2020
Glad for dad in Lakewood Ranch
  • By Harry Sayer
  • June 13, 2020
Nik Wallenda brings thrills to Benderson Park with stunt show
  • By Eric Garwood
  • June 13, 2020
PRIDE car parade rolls through downtown
Clayton Rosaire says Big Cat Habitat added several improvements to its facility during its down time.
  • By Jay Heater
  • June 13, 2020
Big Cat Habitat open again in Sarasota
Pastor Tony Viglione addressed the crowd.
  • By Harry Sayer
  • June 10, 2020
Interfaith vigil burns prayer ties for equality
Fernando Azcona-Meza, a math teacher at Out-of-Door Academy's upper school, congratulates seniors during the parade. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos
  • June 10, 2020
Thunderous sendoff for ODA seniors
  • By Liz Ramos
  • June 10, 2020
Last lap for teachers in Manatee County
  • By Harry Sayer
  • June 6, 2020
Rain doesn't stop Sarasota-Manatee Black Lives Matter march
  • By Eric Garwood
  • June 4, 2020
Siesta Key home sale highest in Sarasota thus far
  • By Liz Ramos
  • June 3, 2020
Graduation ride bubbles over at Gene Witt Elementary
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  • July 8, 2020
Fiery start to 'out of the box' summer camp in Lakewood Ranch
2
Marjorie Klotz and Marjorie Sonstroem
  • July 6, 2020
St. Armands Key Lutheran Church holds outdoor concert
3
Luca Moschini through the sail.
  • July 6, 2020
Sarasota kids do some smooth sailing at summer camp
4
The fireworks display included fireworks forming the shapes of hearts and Mickey Mouse ears before the grand finale.
  • July 3, 2020
Patriotic celebration in Sarasota
5
Sarasota's Ellie Connours, age 8, is all business during the camp's final day relay race.
  • July 3, 2020
Barrel of laughs ... and work ... at Sarasota rodeo camp

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