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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
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  • 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
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  • 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
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
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Pine View School senior class sponsor Robin Melton embraces Dino Bever.
  • June 5, 2016
Pine View sends off class of 2016
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Students react to Shareef Grant's performance.
  • June 4, 2016
Booker graduates look to the future
3
  • June 4, 2016
ODA seniors thunder forward
4
  • June 4, 2016
Pirates sail into future
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Cows stand patiently while they are mechanically milked.
  • June 4, 2016
Dakin Dairy attendees see spots

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