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Braden River defensive back JoJo Louis and the rest of the Pirates defense held Plant City scoreless for the final three quarters. (courtesy Justin Kline)
  • By Jen Blanco
  • November 30, 2015
Pirates earn berth in state Final Four
  • By Amanda Morales
  • November 29, 2015
Light Up The Village brings holiday cheer to Siesta Key
Norah Organek, enjoys a big bite of turkey.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 25, 2015
Kiddie Academy of Lakewood Ranch students feast on holiday favorites
Makayla Laney makes a silly face during the Pines of Sarasota Thanksgiving luncheon.
  • By Amanda Morales
  • November 25, 2015
Pines of Sarasota shares Thanksgiving feast for all generations
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • November 25, 2015
Just Married: Ashley and Patrick
  • By Kristen Herhold
  • November 24, 2015
Longboaters give thanks
Trey MacDougall follows along with the performance at First Presbyterian Church Monday morning.
  • By Amanda Morales
  • November 23, 2015
Preschoolers gives thanks at First Presbyterian
  • By Kristen Herhold
  • November 23, 2015
St. Armands decks its halls
Mike Otis, of Bradenton, shows off his 2013 Mustang GT California Special.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 23, 2015
Lakewood Ranch Main Street roars with Mustangs
Regina Jenkins and Meadow Walker conclude the Interfaith Service on a high note with the Bethel Christian Methodist Episcopal Church Gospel Choir.
  • By Amanda Morales
  • November 23, 2015
Congregations gather in harmony for Interfaith Service
The sculpture title "The Guardian" by Nnamdi Okonkwo watches as festival goers pass by.
  • By Amanda Morales
  • November 22, 2015
Fall festival brings fine arts to the bayfront
ODA sophomore Chase Maasdorp drives to the basket in the first half.
  • By Jen Blanco
  • November 22, 2015
Thunder roll in season opener
  • By Cliff Roles
  • November 22, 2015
'Champions For Children'
Tai and Ava Cholakian, of Sarasota, go take a ride to the groves.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 22, 2015
Mixon Fruit Farms serves up harvest fun
  • By Kristen Herhold
  • November 22, 2015
Bird Key Yacht Club honors its commodore
  • By Kristen Herhold
  • November 22, 2015
The Sanctuary welcomes back its residents
  • By Cliff Roles
  • November 22, 2015
Equality Florida Suncoast Celebration
Sarasota Young Professionals Group member and lead singer for Jah Movement Shantal Norman.
  • By Amanda Morales
  • November 22, 2015
Bands turn up the music at Rock for a Cause
  • By Kristen Herhold
  • November 21, 2015
Save Our Seabirds takes flight
  • By Kristen Herhold
  • November 21, 2015
St. Mary kicks off the holiday season
  • By Cliff Roles
  • November 21, 2015
Down The Rabbit Hole at Historic Spanish Point
Braden River running back DeShaun Fenwick and offensive lineman Alex Salguero celebrate following Fenwick's touchdown run in the second quarter.
  • By Jen Blanco
  • November 20, 2015
Pirates continue historic run
One of a Kind winner Janet Arena of Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall walks to the stage to accept her award from Manatee County Commissioner Betsy Benac.
  • By Jay Heater
  • November 20, 2015
The Sandies connect for a grand slam event
  • By Cliff Roles
  • November 19, 2015
Puttin' On The Poodle
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Braden River defensive back JoJo Louis and the rest of the Pirates defense held Plant City scoreless for the final three quarters. (courtesy Justin Kline)
  • November 30, 2015
Pirates earn berth in state Final Four
2
  • November 29, 2015
Light Up The Village brings holiday cheer to Siesta Key
3
Norah Organek, enjoys a big bite of turkey.
  • November 25, 2015
Kiddie Academy of Lakewood Ranch students feast on holiday favorites
4
Makayla Laney makes a silly face during the Pines of Sarasota Thanksgiving luncheon.
  • November 25, 2015
Pines of Sarasota shares Thanksgiving feast for all generations
5
  • November 25, 2015
Just Married: Ashley and Patrick

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