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Sixth-grade teacher, David Barcena, guidance counselor Lannette Gillen and consumer science teacher Jill Bergeron are in the 25-year club. All of them have been with the school since it opened.
  • By Jessica Salmond
  • June 15, 2016
Great way to spend a quarter
  • By Amanda Morales
  • June 13, 2016
Sarasota shows solidarity for Orlando shooting victims
Nearly 40 guests gathered at a banquet table to enjoy a three-course gourmet brunch.
  • By Heather Merriman Saba
  • June 11, 2016
'Sea to Shore' Bestie Brunch
Kathryn Parks opens the entertainment portion of a fundraiser for The Players Centre for the Performing Arts by captivating the crowd with a song.
  • By Jay Heater
  • June 10, 2016
The Players get acquainted with their new community of Lakewood Ranch
  • By Alex Mahadevan
  • June 10, 2016
Tropical Storm Colin prompts big turnout at hurricane seminar
Chamber members and guests tested their luck with games of Texas Hold'em poker.
  • By Amanda Morales
  • June 9, 2016
Siesta Key Chamber bets on poker tournament
  • By Anna Brugmann
  • June 9, 2016
Summer starts with a storm on Siesta Key
  • By Anna Brugmann
  • June 9, 2016
Sarasota County gets its first Wawa store
  • By Amanda Morales
  • June 9, 2016
Cat Depot: The lucky 13
Manatee All-Star Cameron Yates gets a fist bump from Marauders outfielder Michael Suchy.
  • By Jay Heater
  • June 8, 2016
Marauders thrill Manatee All-Stars with special visit
  • By Alex Mahadevan
  • June 8, 2016
Tropical Storm Colin: An early test
Pine View School senior class sponsor Robin Melton embraces Dino Bever.
  • By Amanda Morales
  • June 5, 2016
Pine View sends off class of 2016
Students react to Shareef Grant's performance.
  • By Amanda Morales
  • June 4, 2016
Booker graduates look to the future
  • By Pam Eubanks
  • June 4, 2016
ODA seniors thunder forward
  • By Pam Eubanks
  • June 4, 2016
Pirates sail into future
Cows stand patiently while they are mechanically milked.
  • By Jessica Salmond
  • June 4, 2016
Dakin Dairy attendees see spots
Charlotte Winemiller asks her father Jim to name the sea life swimming in the tank.
  • By Amanda Morales
  • June 4, 2016
Mote dives into World Oceans Day
Emma Ocasio bought an extra cap just so she could decorate it. She's preparing for an adventure this summer when she visits Thailand.
  • By Amanda Morales
  • June 4, 2016
Riverview graduates turn tassels
  • By Amanda Morales
  • June 4, 2016
Rain doesn't dampen SHS Commencement
William Gonzalez gives his girlfriend Kate Walker a kiss on the cheek.
  • By Jessica Salmond
  • June 3, 2016
Braden River Middle School students bust a move
The events group had 18 toppings for people to chose from and purchased nine gallons of ice cream for the event.
  • By Jessica Salmond
  • June 3, 2016
GreyHawk Landing residents get a sweet treat
Gorilla Kleen mascot GK with President John Cloud.
  • By Amanda Morales
  • June 3, 2016
Chamber of commerce honors small businesses with awards.
Riley O'Neill and Dani Taraska chow down on watermelon.
  • By Jessica Salmond
  • June 3, 2016
Nolan Middle School students have a ball
Nancy Taussig, Barefoot Weddings and David Pilston, Save Our Seabirds
  • By Amanda Morales
  • June 2, 2016
Chambers of commerce barbecue on the beach
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Sixth-grade teacher, David Barcena, guidance counselor Lannette Gillen and consumer science teacher Jill Bergeron are in the 25-year club. All of them have been with the school since it opened.
  • June 15, 2016
Great way to spend a quarter
2
  • June 13, 2016
Sarasota shows solidarity for Orlando shooting victims
3
Nearly 40 guests gathered at a banquet table to enjoy a three-course gourmet brunch.
  • June 11, 2016
'Sea to Shore' Bestie Brunch
4
Kathryn Parks opens the entertainment portion of a fundraiser for The Players Centre for the Performing Arts by captivating the crowd with a song.
  • June 10, 2016
The Players get acquainted with their new community of Lakewood Ranch
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  • June 10, 2016
Tropical Storm Colin prompts big turnout at hurricane seminar

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