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Lynn Barrie fills her plate with Louisiana-themed cuisine.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano
  • July 12, 2015
East County serves up Cajun cuisine
Randy Ristic prepares to serve the ball during a match.
  • By Amanda Morales
  • July 11, 2015
Athletes dig deep for volleyball tournament
Former Lakewood Ranch High boys golf coach Dave Frantz held a Champions Golf Camp July 6 through July 10 for junior players of all skill levels.
  • By Jen Blanco
  • July 11, 2015
Junior golfers hit the Links
Fourteen-year-old Joe Kelley plays basketball for Sarasota Christian.
  • By Jen Blanco
  • July 11, 2015
ODA scores with hoops camp
Challah bread is distinguished by its braided pattern.
  • By Jessica Salmond
  • July 10, 2015
Children learn culture and tradition during Camp Gan Israel
Rosenda Calloway and Mary LeMay
  • By Heather Merriman Saba
  • July 10, 2015
Little Black Dress Fashion Show and Luncheon
Kim Betts sings along with the Gamble Creek Band Friday evening at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
  • By Amanda Morales
  • July 10, 2015
Friday Fest brings out country music fans
  • By Kristen Herhold
  • July 6, 2015
Operation Kindness goes to L’Europe
  • By Jen Blanco
  • July 6, 2015
District 26 All-Stars swing for the fences
  • By Jen Blanco
  • July 6, 2015
Monsters defend their turf
Sally Kenel, Connie Toops, Kathryn Sisco, Bob Kenel and Tim Toops
  • By Amanda Morales
  • July 4, 2015
Redeemer celebrates Fourth of July with fellowship
  • By Kristen Herhold
  • July 4, 2015
Bird Key Yacht Club shows its patriotic pride
Jada Constant, Amelia Haylett and Paige Thompson
  • By Heather Merriman Saba
  • July 4, 2015
Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce's 25th anniversary Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration and VIP Party
  • By Kristen Herhold
  • July 4, 2015
Longboat celebrates Independence Day
  • By Heather Merriman Saba
  • July 4, 2015
GreyHawk Landing Community 4th of July Parade
Harrison, Dave and Genevieve Pritchett at Bayfront Park for the fireworks show.
  • By Amanda Morales
  • July 4, 2015
Residents take in fireworks at Bayfront Park
Kelly Keller, Kevin Smith, Shelly Illig, Tim Herten and Renee Lilly ride along in the parade.
  • By Amanda Morales
  • July 3, 2015
Parade of Boats floats down Main Street
  • By Pam Eubanks
  • July 3, 2015
Primrose goes on parade
Judy Athari sports her hat, which she crafted herself.
  • By Jessica Salmond
  • July 1, 2015
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance members don leis for social hour
Jahna Leinhauser with the Chamber encourages business owners to buy locally.
  • By Jessica Salmond
  • July 1, 2015
Manatee County Chamber hosts July luncheon
Co-Chairs Tia Castle and Lucy Nicandri
  • By Heather Merriman Saba
  • June 30, 2015
A Nautical Night of Giving
Featured speaker Aaron Jacob, Carol and Mort Siegler and Brad Robbins
  • By Heather Merriman Saba
  • June 30, 2015
AJC hosts Summer Lunch & Learn
  • By Kurt Schultheis
  • June 30, 2015
Town holds North Shore beach ribbon cutting ceremony
Argus Foundation President Joe Hembree and Executive Director Christine Robinson.
  • By Amanda Morales
  • June 30, 2015
Argus Foundation sparks education reform discussion
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1
Lynn Barrie fills her plate with Louisiana-themed cuisine.
  • July 12, 2015
East County serves up Cajun cuisine
2
Randy Ristic prepares to serve the ball during a match.
  • July 11, 2015
Athletes dig deep for volleyball tournament
3
Former Lakewood Ranch High boys golf coach Dave Frantz held a Champions Golf Camp July 6 through July 10 for junior players of all skill levels.
  • July 11, 2015
Junior golfers hit the Links
4
Fourteen-year-old Joe Kelley plays basketball for Sarasota Christian.
  • July 11, 2015
ODA scores with hoops camp
5
Challah bread is distinguished by its braided pattern.
  • July 10, 2015
Children learn culture and tradition during Camp Gan Israel

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