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Photo Galleries

The sand pushed ashore during Hurricane Helene gives credence to the Sandcastle Hotel.
  • By Matt Walsh
  • October 11, 2024
A tour of Lido, St. Armands keys reveals less damage than Siesta Key
A Christian Retreat home will need a new roof after Hurricane Milton passed.
  • By Jay Heater
  • October 10, 2024
East County residents remain resilient after Hurricane Milton's wrath
Jason and Mindy Brandt catching up with friends at the Rosh Hashanah service at Temple Beth Israel.
  • By Petra Rivera
  • October 8, 2024
Temple Beth Israel celebrates Rosh Hashanah after Hurricane Helene
Keith Misja, Mike Matheis, Stephen Dickmann and Kaleb Smith of Station 12, prepare a pot of chili.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • October 7, 2024
Annual chili cook-off helps support local fire departments
Bowen Griffitt and Brandon Scolaro prepare to start the stein hoisting competition as Vanya Krayhova fills their glasses with water.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • October 7, 2024
Signature anniversary events at The Bay get underway with Park-toberfest
Storm debris outside multiple stores at St. Armands Circle. Most stores have been gutted, some to the studs.
  • By Andrew Warfield
  • October 7, 2024
Troubles pile up as St. Armands digs out from under
Ovation's Liv Holden, Morgan Kessler, Emma Mandzik, Elizabeth Nieves, Gabriella Cruz and Kila Sons, play the six wives of Henry VIII, during the sixth anniversary of Karen Medford's Sirius Day Spa.
  • By Jay Heater
  • October 6, 2024
Sirius Day Spa of Lakewood Ranch celebrates anniversary
Dr. Vincent Fierro, LECOM founder Dr. Silvia Ferretti and Dr. Shailesh Rajguru
  • By Janet Combs
  • October 6, 2024
LECOM celebrates students with annual scholarship auction
Chris Westfall and Vivian Chester helping pack up the office building at Christ Church of Longboat Key.
  • By Petra Rivera
  • October 6, 2024
Volunteers clean up churches on Longboat after Hurricane Helene
Ed Catalane, a volunteer ranger, helps Lakewood Ranch 8-year-old Avery Green work on his casting technique.
  • By Liz Ramos
  • October 5, 2024
Fin-tastic Youth and Teen Fishing Tournament in Lakewood Ranch
Gateway Park in Waterside Place is now a night market on the first Wednesday of each month from 6-9 p.m.
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • October 4, 2024
Ranch Nite Wednesdays returns to Waterside Place
Event Co-chairs Kara Wootson and Lissa Murphy
  • By Lori Sax
  • October 4, 2024
Planned Parenthood raises a glass to support reproductive rights
Hugh Yancy accepts his award from Sarasota High School students and presenters Parker Mayforth and Harley Renner.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • October 1, 2024
Sarasota High School inducts six graduates and first sports team into Hall of Fame
Guests gather at the entrance of the Peaceful Path at Peace Presbyterian Church for an art dedication on Sept. 28.
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • September 29, 2024
East County church unveils its outdoor art gallery
Some houses along Gulfside Road were completely destroyed.
  • By Carter Weinhofer
  • September 28, 2024
Longboat Key works to recover from 'truly historic' storm
Owner Scott McDonald said that Crab and Fin has never gotten such damage from a hurricane.
  • By Petra Rivera
  • September 28, 2024
St. Armands business owners assess damage from Hurricane Helene
Martha Collins and Richard Russell, general director of The Sarasota Opera
  • By Lori Sax
  • September 22, 2024
Sarasota Opera toasts to a new season with Food & Wine Festival
Lily Ward, Olivia Kawcak and McKenzie Kawcak share how "peace" is said in Mexico, India and France. The students held up the signs to greet their classmates as students arrived on campus.
  • By Liz Ramos
  • September 21, 2024
McNeal Elementary School cultivates peace
Rachel McGrew, Joshua Hardinger, Ana Molinari, Chalk Festival Executive Director Denise Kowal and Glory Rodriguez gather together.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • September 21, 2024
Unwind wellness studio harnesses power of flowers in support of Chalk Festival
ODA junior running back Allen Clark carries Sarasota Christian defenders down the field for a big gain.
  • By Ryan Kohn
  • September 21, 2024
ODA football holds off Sarasota Christian to move to 5-0
Jordan Sebastiano of Servpro tosses a football.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • September 20, 2024
East and west are on the same team at tailgate business expo
Women from Longboat Harbour Condominiums come together to Summer Night Out every month.
  • By Petra Rivera
  • September 20, 2024
Whitney Plaza businesses host mingling event for new and longtime Longboaters
Yana Kevlin and her children Lenny Kevlin, 3, and Ava Kevlin, 2, decided to step inside the photo booth under the "Shana Tova" sign.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • September 17, 2024
Young members prepare for Rosh Hashanah at Temple Emanu-El
Local high school volunteers helped lead the 2024 Youth Ocean Conservation Summit at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium
  • By Petra Rivera
  • September 17, 2024
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium inspires youth leaders
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The sand pushed ashore during Hurricane Helene gives credence to the Sandcastle Hotel.
  • October 11, 2024
A tour of Lido, St. Armands keys reveals less damage than Siesta Key
2
A Christian Retreat home will need a new roof after Hurricane Milton passed.
  • October 10, 2024
East County residents remain resilient after Hurricane Milton's wrath
3
Jason and Mindy Brandt catching up with friends at the Rosh Hashanah service at Temple Beth Israel.
  • October 8, 2024
Temple Beth Israel celebrates Rosh Hashanah after Hurricane Helene
4
Keith Misja, Mike Matheis, Stephen Dickmann and Kaleb Smith of Station 12, prepare a pot of chili.
  • October 7, 2024
Annual chili cook-off helps support local fire departments
5
Bowen Griffitt and Brandon Scolaro prepare to start the stein hoisting competition as Vanya Krayhova fills their glasses with water.
  • October 7, 2024
Signature anniversary events at The Bay get underway with Park-toberfest

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