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Photo Galleries

Kindergartners Mila Park and Eliana Fitzmorris give it their all in every song.
  • By Liz Ramos
  • November 22, 2024
McNeal Elementary hosts annual kindergarten Thanksgiving program
Fifth grader Grayson Hermann pushes the basketball, meant to represent a pumpkin, through the cones to the hay and back as fast as he can.
  • By Liz Ramos
  • November 21, 2024
Lakewood Ranch's Willis Elementary hosts fall field day
Evelyn Lyman, 21 and Brian Guerrero, 24, from Sarasota Cuban Ballet School perform a scene from "The Nutcracker."
  • By Ian Swaby
  • November 19, 2024
Young performers take center stage at Sarasota Rising: A Celebration of Youth
Carla Koeffler, General Director of Sarasota Opera Richard Russell, Katherine Benoit and Lynn Blackledge
  • By Lori Sax
  • November 19, 2024
Moonlight & Melodies al fresco dinner delights opera aficionados
Noble Molineaux, 8, and Nyla Molineaux, 6, hold Brownie the chicken.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • November 18, 2024
McIntosh Middle Fall Festival celebrates the season and the school's offerings
Steven Brown, WBTT Founder and Artistic Director Nate Jacobs and Patricia Vandenberg
  • By Lori Sax
  • November 18, 2024
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe celebrates 25th anniversary in style
Ringling College graduate Dean Arscott won first place in the Sculptor's Choice and People's Choice awards for single projects, with "Neanderthal + Narwhal". The 2008 graduate and illustration major pulled the idea from an old sketchbook of drawings on letters of the alphabet.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • November 18, 2024
Former Ringling student takes home top award at Crystal Classic
Maggie Mays, Rylie Jackson and Camiryn Opstal at the debutante event at Shore Longboat Key.
  • By Petra Rivera
  • November 18, 2024
Shore Longboat Key hosts Sarasota Debutantes
Co-chairs Terri Klauber and Autumn McConnell
  • By Lori Sax
  • November 18, 2024
Stars align at All Star Children's Foundation's annual Twinkle Ball
Sarasota's Dino Bever blows into a medieval animal horn.
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • November 18, 2024
Sarasota Medieval Fair continues its run in Myakka City
Lakewood Ranch's Benisa Jones combines her passions for writing and journals to design her own journals.
  • By Liz Ramos
  • November 17, 2024
Creativity on display at Creative Arts Association of Lakewood Ranch's fall art show
Cindy Noble and Susan Gilmore-Clarke at the St. Marys Women's Guild welcome back lunch.
  • By Petra Rivera
  • November 17, 2024
St. Mary Star of the Sea Women's Guild welcomes back members
Gloria Diaz sparkles on the runway during the Waterlefe Fashion Show.
  • By Jay Heater
  • November 17, 2024
Waterlefe Fashion Show displays elegance on the runway
Event co-chairs Kimberley Pelyk, Shirley Wulf, Joan Castellani and E-Dee Murphy
  • By Janet Combs
  • November 17, 2024
Guests SPARCCle at Starry Night Soiree to celebrate 45th anniversary
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance's Sandies award winners celebrate.
  • By Liz Ramos
  • November 16, 2024
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance presents its annual Sandies awards
Carrie and Frank Truaske, Stacey Efaw, Darryl Strawberry, Laurie Swink, Kimberly Weller and Joanne and Ralph Hoehne
  • By Janet Combs
  • November 16, 2024
Selah Freedom supporters gather to end human trafficking
Carol Beeler, VMA Principal Janjay Gehndyu and ESE Director, Jackie Gehndyu.
  • By Janet Combs
  • November 15, 2024
Visible Men Academy spreads love during annual event
Sailor Circus performers at the Wonder-ous kick off party held at Sailor Circus Arena on Nov. 8 with 120 guests in attendance.
  • By Janet Combs
  • November 12, 2024
Circus Arts Conservatory throws Wonder-ous launch party
Gino Calleja and Cristel Ramires serve soup with Kolucan Mexican Bar and Grill.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • November 12, 2024
Bowls of Hope helps fill the bowls of those in need
Ethan Parker, 12, rides with the Historic Aircraft Society.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • November 11, 2024
Veterans Day parade honors the sacrifices of the community's veterans
Locals Annabeth Howton and Jenna Barnett at the St. Armands Circle Art Festival.
  • By Petra Rivera
  • November 11, 2024
St. Armands Art Festival welcomes back customers to the Circle
Co-chairs are Trustee Peter Offringa and Allison Gregory.
  • By Janet Combs
  • November 11, 2024
Artful Lobster raises over $380,000 for Hermitage Artist Retreat programs and hurricane recovery
Maggie Oberst, Catherine Costello and Bonnie Schneider at the St. Mary Christmas Bazaar.
  • By Petra Rivera
  • November 11, 2024
St. Mary's Women’s Guild hosts handmade Christmas market
Gilbert McNeal first grader Alec Adams made a sign for the parade that was close to his heart.
  • By Jay Heater
  • November 10, 2024
McNeal Elementary students honor veterans with parade
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Latest News Photo Galleries

1
Kindergartners Mila Park and Eliana Fitzmorris give it their all in every song.
  • November 22, 2024
McNeal Elementary hosts annual kindergarten Thanksgiving program
2
Fifth grader Grayson Hermann pushes the basketball, meant to represent a pumpkin, through the cones to the hay and back as fast as he can.
  • November 21, 2024
Lakewood Ranch's Willis Elementary hosts fall field day
3
Evelyn Lyman, 21 and Brian Guerrero, 24, from Sarasota Cuban Ballet School perform a scene from "The Nutcracker."
  • November 19, 2024
Young performers take center stage at Sarasota Rising: A Celebration of Youth
4
Carla Koeffler, General Director of Sarasota Opera Richard Russell, Katherine Benoit and Lynn Blackledge
  • November 19, 2024
Moonlight & Melodies al fresco dinner delights opera aficionados
5
Noble Molineaux, 8, and Nyla Molineaux, 6, hold Brownie the chicken.
  • November 18, 2024
McIntosh Middle Fall Festival celebrates the season and the school's offerings

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