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Liam Bramley watches the senior video.
  • By Jessica Salmond
  • June 2, 2016
Lakewood Ranch High School seniors say goodbye
Regimental Commander for 2015-16 Lexi Williamson receives the command to dismiss her classmates for the final time.
  • By Amanda Morales
  • June 1, 2016
SMA Cadets graduate through the iron gate
Girl Scouts Troop 523 shows up at the Tribute to Heroes Parade sporting some stylish sunglasses.
  • By Jay Heater
  • May 30, 2016
More photos from Tribute to Heroes Parade
Eric and Covan Stasen wave to Sarasota Military Academy Prep cadets during the Downtown Sarasota Memorial Day Parade.
  • By Amanda Morales
  • May 30, 2016
Memorial Day parade marches on Main Street
Lakewood Ranch's Lexi Sapanero, 4, had a wonderful time catching beads and bubbles.
  • By Jay Heater
  • May 29, 2016
Lakewood Ranch parade proves fitting 'Tribute'
  • By Amanda Morales
  • May 28, 2016
Patriot Plaza hosts tribute for Memorial Day
Ryleigh Baker gets to Skype with her dad, Army Sgt. Joe Baker, who is deployed to the Middle East, after her concert at Gene Witt. She is held by mom, Brittany Baker.
  • By Jay Heater
  • May 28, 2016
School year ends on high note at Gene Witt Elementary
Sloan Rosenberg receives her cap and diploma.
  • By Amanda Morales
  • May 27, 2016
The Gan graduates preschoolers
Children touted balloons during the celebration.
  • By Jessica Salmond
  • May 26, 2016
Lag Ba'Omer lights up Chabad of Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch
Damarion Murray, Frankie Robinson, Tyanna Smith and Veronica Hernandez built a 49-inch tower and balanced a tennis ball on top.
  • By Jessica Salmond
  • May 26, 2016
Braden River Middle School students go for the gold
Salon Co-Chair Joan Campo, Salon Series sponsor Judith Schwartzbaum, Salon Co-Chair Chris Sancin and Board President Ida Zito
  • By Amanda Morales
  • May 26, 2016
Designing Women entertain Salon Series speaker
Sarasota coach Brian Ryals talks with his players during the first half of the Sailors spring game versus Naples Gulf Coast May 19.
  • By Jen Blanco
  • May 26, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco
  • By Kristen Herhold
  • May 25, 2016
Giacomo’s hosts Business After Hours
Back row: Detective Patty Hetrick and Deputy Donnie Olmstead Front row: Sergeant David Byington, Detective Jason Carey, Lieutenant Andy Ramdath, Major BJ Dixon and Deputy Sandy Keller. Photo courtesy BJ Dixon.
  • By Jessica Salmond
  • May 24, 2016
Manatee County Sheriff’s Office deputies bike 250 miles for law enforcement support
Rylee Roads reads the amount of water she squeezed from a sponge.
  • By Amanda Morales
  • May 24, 2016
Phillippi Shores olympians measure up
  • By Kristen Herhold
  • May 24, 2016
Save Our Seabirds welcomes Sarasota Culture Collective
  • By Kristen Herhold
  • May 24, 2016
Plymouth Harbor celebrates 50 years
  • By Pam Eubanks
  • May 21, 2016
Insanely fun run a success
Dominic Medico, Jovana Cristiani and Madisyn Alberry
  • By Amanda Morales
  • May 21, 2016
Booker High prom blossoms with "A Garden of Lights"
Molly the Norfolk terrier and Phryne the great dane play together.
  • By Jessica Salmond
  • May 21, 2016
Pups play at doggie day
Rebecca Blitz and Leslie Cornell Anders
  • By Heather Merriman Saba
  • May 20, 2016
Fashion Fusion — Trends on the Terrace
Quinn Campbell receives his diploma from Principal Steve Christie.
  • By Amanda Morales
  • May 20, 2016
Cardinal Mooney graduates class of 2016
  • By Kristen Herhold
  • May 20, 2016
Arts center showcases teacher talent
Victoria Oliveira and Emily Salambash race during the field day.
  • By Jessica Salmond
  • May 20, 2016
Tara Elementary School students play out testing stress
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Latest News Photo Galleries

1
Liam Bramley watches the senior video.
  • June 2, 2016
Lakewood Ranch High School seniors say goodbye
2
Regimental Commander for 2015-16 Lexi Williamson receives the command to dismiss her classmates for the final time.
  • June 1, 2016
SMA Cadets graduate through the iron gate
3
Girl Scouts Troop 523 shows up at the Tribute to Heroes Parade sporting some stylish sunglasses.
  • May 30, 2016
More photos from Tribute to Heroes Parade
4
Eric and Covan Stasen wave to Sarasota Military Academy Prep cadets during the Downtown Sarasota Memorial Day Parade.
  • May 30, 2016
Memorial Day parade marches on Main Street
5
Lakewood Ranch's Lexi Sapanero, 4, had a wonderful time catching beads and bubbles.
  • May 29, 2016
Lakewood Ranch parade proves fitting 'Tribute'

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