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Bryce Rosin with his grandmother turned Cat in the Hat Sue Rosin.
  • By Amanda Morales
  • March 2, 2016
GFA wishes Dr. Seuss a happy birthday
  • By Kristen Herhold
  • March 2, 2016
Eagles land at Triton Bend
  • By Cliff Roles
  • March 2, 2016
The 15th Annual Van Wezel Foundation Gala
  • By Kristen Herhold
  • March 1, 2016
Centre Shops host Mix and Mingle
  • By Kristen Herhold
  • March 1, 2016
Tangerine Bay has a quadrennial celebration
Gail Berenson, Judy Bloch and Sandra Hanan
  • By Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 1, 2016
Lion of Judah and Pomegranate Luncheon
Co-Chairs Vivian Kouvant and Sydney Goldstein
  • By Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 1, 2016
'A Sterling Affair' 25th Anniversary Season Gala
The committee that coordinated the fashion show included Pat Cleary, Gloria Robinson, Sue Adams, Carol Szafranski, Pat Bucci, Maryann Mayer and Mary Overman.
  • By Amanda Morales
  • March 1, 2016
St. Thomas More welcomes season with fashion show
Artists and sculptor Scott Joseph Moor lifts the sheet to reveal the statue named "Triumph" sponsored by Visit Sarasota County.
  • By Amanda Morales
  • March 1, 2016
Southeastern Guide Dogs unveils Superheroes on Parade
ODA junior Cameron Smalley his a sacrifice fly to score a run in the bottom of the first inning versus Imagine High Feb. 29.
  • By Jen Blanco
  • February 29, 2016
Thunder slugs way to district win
The Sarasota Rowing Club's Mixed Masters 8+ boat heads toward the starting line.
  • By Jen Blanco
  • February 28, 2016
Crews welcome 2016 season
  • By Nick Friedman
  • February 28, 2016
'Sugar' Meets Selah
From back left: Murray Bring, Donald Malawsky, Joan Wood, Maurice Richards, Jack Kesler, Gloria Moss, Edie Winston and Beverly Koski are the Eight Over 80 honorees.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 28, 2016
Jewish Housing Council Foundation honors eight
Debbie Gerardi inspects the blue heron wooden sculpture by artist Ademir Borges.
  • By Amanda Morales
  • February 27, 2016
Artists line Ocean Boulevard for Siesta Key Craft Festival
Asian Women's Club of Lakewood Ranch members Dr. Caring Santos, Tina Harrison, Tina Oakes, Vicky Imperial-Hubert, Maria Cora Gaffar, Teresa Haddock and Lilly Chaddha show off their formal wear.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 27, 2016
Asian Women's Club of Lakewood Ranch celebrates heritage
  • By Kristen Herhold
  • February 27, 2016
All Children’s Hospital Guild hosts Miracle Ball
Riverview junior Brion Whitley goes up for a shot in the first half of the Class 8A state championship versus Coral Springs Feb. 27.
  • By Jen Blanco
  • February 27, 2016
Rams fall in title game
Nan Basu and Cynthia McMullin leave the festival with new herb plants. Basu purchased basil, dill, rosemary, fennel, mint and oregano for her herb garden in the making.
  • By Amanda Morales
  • February 27, 2016
Green thumbs handpick plants at Selby Gardens
Atticus, a 14-month-old Great Dane brought to the event by owner Arlene Wright of Orlando, sits along the edge of the polo field wondering what it would be like to play polo.
  • By Jay Heater
  • February 27, 2016
Polo players honor animal rescue
  • By Cliff Roles
  • February 27, 2016
St. Jude presents Foodlosophy: A Sarasota Culinary Experience
Michael Johnson of Lakewood Ranch baits a hook with a worm.
  • By Jessica Salmond
  • February 27, 2016
Fishing for fun
Adrienne, Laura, Michael and Eric Brady and Toby of Lakewood Ranch
  • By Jessica Salmond
  • February 27, 2016
Pups run in Doggies for Duchenne 5K
  • By Kristen Herhold
  • February 26, 2016
Education Foundation’s Evening of Excellence
Sarasota County Libraraies & Historical Resources Direct Sarabeth Kalajian accepts the James E. Duffy Friend of Literacy Award from James Duffy and Carol Darling.
  • By Amanda Morales
  • February 26, 2016
Literacy Council of Sarasota honors community leaders
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