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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
Brando Cuyuch, Napier Hale, Destinee Guel and Araceli Cervantes show off their holiday-themed head wear.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 19, 2015
Bashaw Elementary serves up Thanksgiving meal
Students sing and clap along to "Hoorah for Southside."
  • By Amanda Morales
  • November 18, 2015
Southside Kindergarteners celebrate Thanksgiving through song
  • By Cliff Roles
  • November 18, 2015
Keeping The Dream Alive
  • By Cliff Roles
  • November 18, 2015
Civic Achievement Award Dinner honoring Veronica Brady
  • By Kristen Herhold
  • November 17, 2015
Garden Club learns about the Village
  • By Kristen Herhold
  • November 17, 2015
Curtis Gilroy discusses defense strategies with Republican Club
  • By Kristen Herhold
  • November 17, 2015
Sandpipers learn the art of ballet
  • By Cliff Roles
  • November 17, 2015
The Wit and Wisdom of Aging Luncheon
Event co-chairs CONA President Kafi Benz and Secretary Ann Kaplan
  • By Amanda Morales
  • November 16, 2015
CONA toasts to 54 years
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Regina Jenkins and Meadow Walker conclude the Interfaith Service on a high note with the Bethel Christian Methodist Episcopal Church Gospel Choir.
  • November 23, 2015
Congregations gather in harmony for Interfaith Service
2
The sculpture title "The Guardian" by Nnamdi Okonkwo watches as festival goers pass by.
  • November 22, 2015
Fall festival brings fine arts to the bayfront
3
ODA sophomore Chase Maasdorp drives to the basket in the first half.
  • November 22, 2015
Thunder roll in season opener
4
  • November 22, 2015
'Champions For Children'
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Tai and Ava Cholakian, of Sarasota, go take a ride to the groves.
  • November 22, 2015
Mixon Fruit Farms serves up harvest fun

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