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Scott Atkins and Heather Clark
  • By Cliff Roles
  • May 18, 2015
From Showers to Flowers
Students circled up to dance in the Polo Grill ballroom.
  • By Jessica Salmond
  • May 17, 2015
Braden River High School celebrates prom on Lakewood Ranch Main Street
Janet Williams, Bunni Roberts, Tina Backhus, Marcy Davidson, Linda Haluska and Mary Searing are all teachers who have been at Tara Elementary School since it opened 23 years ago.
  • By Jessica Salmond
  • May 16, 2015
Marcy Davidson retires from Tara Elementary School
Basia Kuehn plays in the chamber orchestra.
  • By Jessica Salmond
  • May 16, 2015
Nolan Middle fills Lakewood Ranch Main Street for annual fundraiser
Lauren Mucci and Karley Garcia
  • By Amanda Morales
  • May 16, 2015
Sarasota High School prom transports students to Bollywood
Tracy Mayernick has been golfing for eight years.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 15, 2015
East County swings for Phil Galvano Classic
Charlie and Beth Horn decorate a picture frame together.
  • By Amanda Morales
  • May 15, 2015
Students flutter for First Presbyterian Butterfly Ball
  • By Kristen Herhold
  • May 15, 2015
Park Residences of Lido Key tops off
Fifth-grader Iris Taverney hits the high notes.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 15, 2015
Witt Elementary students perform last musical show of school year
  • By Kristen Herhold
  • May 14, 2015
Chamber members learn about After the Storm
Braden River Middle School dancers perform a routine to Love Runs Out.
  • By Jessica Salmond
  • May 14, 2015
Tara Elementary, Braden River Middle School dancers team up for recital
  • By Kristen Herhold
  • May 13, 2015
St. Armands Circle Association holds annual meeting
Shelli Eddie poses with Keith Fitzgerald at her watch party at the Starlite Room.
  • By Amanda Morales
  • May 12, 2015
Candidates wait for results among supporters
Peyton Gray, a kindergartener, dances back to his seat after winning the All-Pro Dad Breakfast raffle for a t-shirt.
  • By Jessica Salmond
  • May 12, 2015
Willis Elementary students and dads bond at final All Pro Dad Breakfast
  • By Kristen Herhold
  • May 10, 2015
Longboat Island Chapel celebrates Mother’s Day and students
Janie Barnes and her son Raleigh.
  • By Amanda Morales
  • May 10, 2015
A musical Mother’s Day at Selby Gardens
Arasay Perez and Pablo Infante pose for a quick photo.
  • By Amanda Morales
  • May 10, 2015
Booker prom goes through the looking glass
Students sing a long with “Style” by Taylor Swift.
  • By Amanda Morales
  • May 10, 2015
Cobalt dance takes students to new heights
  • By Kristen Herhold
  • May 9, 2015
Four years in the making, Riverview seniors enjoy prom
Former Kiwanis International President Bob Moore addresses guests.
  • By Amanda Morales
  • May 8, 2015
Kiwanis clubs celebrate 100th anniversay together
J.B. and Chairwoman Kelly Baldwin
  • By Heather Merriman Saba
  • May 8, 2015
Designing Daughters Fashionable Gala 'Mystery Men and Bond Girls'
  • By Jen Blanco
  • May 8, 2015
Mustangs fall short in regional semifinal
Six-year-old Isabella Andraed shows off her Egyptian-style paper necklace.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 8, 2015
Tara Elementary students showcase artwork
Melissa Perkins and Eric Peters take advantage of two photo opportunities.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 7, 2015
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance celebrates 10 years
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Scott Atkins and Heather Clark
  • May 18, 2015
From Showers to Flowers
2
Students circled up to dance in the Polo Grill ballroom.
  • May 17, 2015
Braden River High School celebrates prom on Lakewood Ranch Main Street
3
Janet Williams, Bunni Roberts, Tina Backhus, Marcy Davidson, Linda Haluska and Mary Searing are all teachers who have been at Tara Elementary School since it opened 23 years ago.
  • May 16, 2015
Marcy Davidson retires from Tara Elementary School
4
Basia Kuehn plays in the chamber orchestra.
  • May 16, 2015
Nolan Middle fills Lakewood Ranch Main Street for annual fundraiser
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Lauren Mucci and Karley Garcia
  • May 16, 2015
Sarasota High School prom transports students to Bollywood

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