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Russ and Carol Hoffman of Osprey renew their vows. They have been married 33 years and have been coming to the cermony almost ever year since 1999.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • February 15, 2025
Couples head to Siesta Key Beach to renew vows
Shopping pals Stella Kelley and Mary Lou Ivaska peruse the selection at the early bird Trash to Treasure rummage sale.
  • By Dana Kampa
  • February 15, 2025
Annual Gulf Shore rummage sale focuses on rebuilding
Jon Mast’s Buck Shot Chili gets a stir at the Suncoast Builder’s Association’s third annual Chili Cook-off Feb. 13.
  • By Jim DeLa
  • February 14, 2025
Spicy showdown at Suncoast Builders Association Chili Cook-off
Kathy Surma and Jorge Varcelotti admire an oil painting by Richard Boyer at the "Art for the Heart" show on Feb. 11.
  • By Dana Kampa
  • February 13, 2025
Debut St. Mary art show becomes standout creative showcase
Scott Antritt can't help but smile after missing a tricky putt at Calusa Country Club during the first Lakewood Ranch Community Foundation Charity Golf Scramble Monday.
  • By Vinnie Portell
  • February 11, 2025
Calusa hosts first Lakewood Ranch Community Foundation Charity Golf Scramble
Enzo Frascone, 4, asks Debby Alexander to help him identify a shell.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • February 10, 2025
Shell show provides education and shell spectacle
Mark Sumegi, 4, sorts fish into different colored bowls, as Violet Moore, 3, watches.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • February 10, 2025
Storybook Street brings storybooks to life to encourage reading
Attendees cut the ribbon for the official opening of Lo' Key Island Grille on Feb. 7.
  • By Dana Kampa
  • February 10, 2025
Relaxed restaurant throws open doors to families, furry friends and all visitors
Paddi Juliano and Magda Shea
  • By Ian Swaby
  • February 9, 2025
Heart & Soul on Palm lets the community celebrate Valentine's Day together
A mobile of figures hangs above Main Street.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • February 9, 2025
Downtown Festival of the Arts turns Main Street into a fine art gallery
Co-Chairs Ashley Kozel and Liebe Gamble
  • By Janet Combs
  • February 9, 2025
Selby Gardens' Orchid Ball celebrates new exhibit featuring George Harrison
Theresa Pelayo celebrates crossing the finish line alongside her daughter, Luna Pelayo, on Saturday morning at the Taste of ODA 5K.
  • By Vinnie Portell
  • February 9, 2025
Out-of-Door Academy's first 5K raises funds for its athletics program
President Tommy Gregory receives the key to the college from Maverick the Manatee.
  • By Lori Sax
  • February 9, 2025
SCF inaugurates president at Avenues to the Future dinner
Connie Davis, Arthur Wood and Lynn Morris
  • By Janet Combs
  • February 9, 2025
Ann Patchett espouses importance of libraries at Library Foundation luncheon
Greeters Ethan McNary and Sarah Williamson welcomed guests to Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar at UTC during a soft opening event Saturday.
  • By Vinnie Portell
  • February 8, 2025
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse opens at UTC
Wilkinson Elementary's STEM teachers who were honored included Kayly Ward, Angel Shideler, Tessa Healy, Michelle Scotese, Brianna Maltby, Deanna Snider, Vickie Schaefer, Isabella Magro, Kristy Wall and Stefanie Lynch.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • February 8, 2025
Wilkinson Elementary earns Florida's first national STEM certificate
Parrish resident Billy Gallagher used to live in Lakewood Ranch. Now, he visits monthly for the car show.
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • February 7, 2025
Car show drives business to Lakewood Ranch Main Street
Casey Cares hosted its second annual 'Serve Up Smiles Pickleball Tournament' on Feb. 1 at Country Club East in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Vinnie Portell
  • February 5, 2025
Pickleball players raise funds for critically ill children
Bishop Frank Dewane, event chair Bridget Spiess, Giovanna Barrios and Chad Turnbull
  • By Janet Combs
  • February 3, 2025
Catholic Charities Ball fundraiser rocks the St. Regis Longboat Key
Baker Zovath, 4, had his face painted based on the film "Braveheart."
  • By Ian Swaby
  • February 3, 2025
Highland Games & Celtic Festival honors Scottish culture
Maria Cruz dances in the performance by Bomba Yemayá.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • February 3, 2025
NocheUnidos welcomes bomba group, Mardi Gras Indians to The Ringling
Val Evanko, Joyce Mazurek and Dona Petruccelli run the counter at the Lord's Warehouse reopening.
  • By Dana Kampa
  • February 3, 2025
Lord's Warehouse reopens to community acclaim
Belinda Bauer and Pete Haselhorst join the community cleanup.
  • By Dana Kampa
  • February 3, 2025
Community cleans nearly 500 bags of storm debris
General Director of Sarasota Opera Richard Russell with event co-chairs Edie Chaifetz, Tamara Jacobs and the Mercedes-Benz offered as a raffle prize.
  • By Janet Combs
  • February 2, 2025
Sarasota Opera transports patrons to 'A Night in Seville'
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Latest News Photo Galleries

1
Russ and Carol Hoffman of Osprey renew their vows. They have been married 33 years and have been coming to the cermony almost ever year since 1999.
  • February 15, 2025
Couples head to Siesta Key Beach to renew vows
2
Shopping pals Stella Kelley and Mary Lou Ivaska peruse the selection at the early bird Trash to Treasure rummage sale.
  • February 15, 2025
Annual Gulf Shore rummage sale focuses on rebuilding
3
Jon Mast’s Buck Shot Chili gets a stir at the Suncoast Builder’s Association’s third annual Chili Cook-off Feb. 13.
  • February 14, 2025
Spicy showdown at Suncoast Builders Association Chili Cook-off
4
Kathy Surma and Jorge Varcelotti admire an oil painting by Richard Boyer at the "Art for the Heart" show on Feb. 11.
  • February 13, 2025
Debut St. Mary art show becomes standout creative showcase
5
Scott Antritt can't help but smile after missing a tricky putt at Calusa Country Club during the first Lakewood Ranch Community Foundation Charity Golf Scramble Monday.
  • February 11, 2025
Calusa hosts first Lakewood Ranch Community Foundation Charity Golf Scramble

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