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Jackson Lewicke of Clearwater is making Hunsaders' pumpkins look stylish.
  • By Jessica Salmond
  • October 17, 2015
Hunsader Farms launches 2015 pumpkin festival
The king and queen lead the 1 mile walk.
  • By Jessica Salmond
  • October 17, 2015
Buddy walk brings hundreds to Hunsader Farms
Braden River running back Raymond Thomas carried the ball 23 times for 203 yards and two touchdowns.
  • By Jen Blanco
  • October 17, 2015
Braden River remains unbeaten
Bradenton resident Lula Jones dressed up for the festival with her two sons, Darryen, right, and Desi'Yon, left.
  • By Jessica Salmond
  • October 16, 2015
YMCA Fall Festival brings East County families together
Children rush into the waters in the hopes of taking home a pumpkin.
  • By Amanda Morales
  • October 16, 2015
Pumpkins float at YMCA Fall Fest
  • By Cliff Roles
  • October 16, 2015
Key To The Cure 2015
Layla and Emeline Corenman dance to live music at the block party.
  • By Jessica Salmond
  • October 16, 2015
Lakewood Ranch Main Street, Business Alliance celebrate 10 years
Alexa Gettel, third-grader, gets some air in the bounce house.
  • By Jessica Salmond
  • October 16, 2015
ODA celebrates homecoming
Commissioner Shelli Eddie, Sarasota Police Department Deputy Chief Pat Robinson, SPARCC President and CEO Jessica Hays and Aaron Bellamy, male engagement coordinator for SPARCC.
  • By Amanda Morales
  • October 16, 2015
SPARCC honors community leaders with courage
Suzanne and Don Gangnagel review the 10-year master plan for Community Haven.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 15, 2015
Community Haven hosts Around the World in 80 Days event
The Riverview High volleyball team celebrates a point during its 3-0 victory versus Sarasota Oct. 14.
  • By Jen Blanco
  • October 15, 2015
Local rivals Serve up a Cure
  • By Cliff Roles
  • October 14, 2015
An Evening With Elizabeth Smart
Sarasota Christian's Cheyenne Miller sends the ball back over the net in the first set.
  • By Jen Blanco
  • October 14, 2015
Lady Blazers top Lady Cougars
  • By Kristen Herhold
  • October 14, 2015
Discover the pizza of Longboat
  • By Cliff Roles
  • October 12, 2015
Meet Me At The Barre
Areon Green scored Riverview's first touchdown on a 10-yard run in the first quarter.
  • By Jen Blanco
  • October 12, 2015
Rams celebrate Homecoming with win
  • By Cliff Roles
  • October 11, 2015
Artist Series kicks off its 20th Anniversary Season
Mary Grace Epps and Jackson Helwege as Fiona and Shrek
  • By Jessica Salmond
  • October 11, 2015
Lakewood Ranch High School students perform Shrek the Musical, Jr.
  • By Cliff Roles
  • October 11, 2015
Top Dog 2015
Jane and Bobby Weber toast to a fun afternoon.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 10, 2015
Nathan Benderson Park serves up bacon, brews and fun
Melina Prestel takes her position at the startling line.
  • By Amanda Morales
  • October 10, 2015
Runners finish strong with Phillippi Shores 7K
  • By Nick Reichert
  • October 9, 2015
SARTQ's Key Influence exhibit opens at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts
Recipient for the Go Forth and Prosper award Edward James III and event chair Cynthia Howard.
  • By Amanda Morales
  • October 8, 2015
NAACP celebrates 30th annual Freedom Awards Banquet
Jordan Blanton's shotgun shell flies after he shoots a clay.
  • By Jessica Salmond
  • October 8, 2015
2015 Harvest Moon Classic fires off at Ancient Oak Gun Club
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Latest News Photo Galleries

1
Jackson Lewicke of Clearwater is making Hunsaders' pumpkins look stylish.
  • October 17, 2015
Hunsader Farms launches 2015 pumpkin festival
2
The king and queen lead the 1 mile walk.
  • October 17, 2015
Buddy walk brings hundreds to Hunsader Farms
3
Braden River running back Raymond Thomas carried the ball 23 times for 203 yards and two touchdowns.
  • October 17, 2015
Braden River remains unbeaten
4
Bradenton resident Lula Jones dressed up for the festival with her two sons, Darryen, right, and Desi'Yon, left.
  • October 16, 2015
YMCA Fall Festival brings East County families together
5
Children rush into the waters in the hopes of taking home a pumpkin.
  • October 16, 2015
Pumpkins float at YMCA Fall Fest

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