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Jonathan Bartik plays his rendition of Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven."
  • By Amanda Sebastiano
  • June 6, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: McNeal Elementary talent show
Caroline and Erica Brown
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer
  • June 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Woman's Exchange Grants and Scholarships Ceremony
The flags of the countries with athletes participating in the 2014 Modern Pentathlon World Cup Final
  • By Heather Merriman Saba
  • June 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Opening Ceremony - A Salute to Our Military
Desiree Hanright, Bob Shaffer and Chastanna Niemann
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer
  • June 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce Poker Tournament
Florida Rep. Ray Pilon with his wife, Casey
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer
  • June 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Tiger Bay Club monthly luncheon
Thirty-four Kiddie Academy of Lakewood Ranch voluntary prekindergarten students officially moved up a grade during a graduation ceremony June 4.
  • By Observer Staff
  • June 4, 2014
Kiddie Academy celebrates grads
Florida Vacation Connection Vice President Jan Jordan and President Michele Knuese
  • By Kelsey Grau
  • June 4, 2014
Florida Vacation Connection 20th Anniversary Party
Annette Gueli and about 30 other participants helped cut the ribbon for the new facility.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano
  • June 4, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: LWRBA ribbon cutting ceremony
Dr. Mike Mossler, of Bayshore Animal Hospital in Bradenton, found the cub to be in good health, except for a slight irritation to one eye, upon examination Monday.
  • By Pam Eubanks
  • June 4, 2014
PHOTO OF THE DAY: On the road
Carley Ochs personally wraps bangles purchased at the trunk show.
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • June 3, 2014
Bourbon & Boweties Trunk Show
David Griffin, Florida Senator Rob Bradley, James Harris and Florida Network Chairman Chris Dudley
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer
  • June 3, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Florida Network of Youth and Family Services Awards Banquet
This royal poinciana tree is in full bloom at Buttonwood Cove.
  • By Kelsey Grau
  • June 3, 2014
PHOTO OF THE DAY: In Bloom
"Catching Hell" cast mates Jamie Kerns, Danyar Khaiboulin, Lisa Rollins and James Butler
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer
  • June 1, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 'Catching Hell' Premiere Party
Jamie Albert and Daniel Yohann met in second grade at Pine View and are excited to graduate.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer
  • June 1, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Pine View Graduation
Sarah Hunter and Marianna Ehmke
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 31, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Kiwanis Club Gala
Brandy Copeland and Raynesha Sanders
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 31, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Booker High School Graduation
Alli Armengol and Sarah Araboghli
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 31, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Riverview High School Graduation
Victoria Najmy and Kayla McNulty jointly give a speech.
  • By Pam Eubanks
  • May 31, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River High Graduation
Jordan Brown stands as a legacy student.
  • By Pam Eubanks
  • May 31, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Graduation
Alex Lathan and Lauren McDaniel share a laugh during the ceremony.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 30, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch High School Graduation
Luis Camarillo and Blake Taylor
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 30, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota High School Graduation
The students protested throughout the school grounds.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 30, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Alta Vista Peace Walk
Benjamin Cristogoli and Jacob Todd make bead necklaces.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 30, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Southside Elementary Beach Bash
John Wojtyna, Aqua Plumbing and Air, Gail Loefgren, Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce, and Lissy LaFlamme, Wagner Realty
  • By Kelsey Grau
  • May 29, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce Card Swap
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Jonathan Bartik plays his rendition of Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven."
  • June 6, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: McNeal Elementary talent show
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Caroline and Erica Brown
  • June 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Woman's Exchange Grants and Scholarships Ceremony
3
The flags of the countries with athletes participating in the 2014 Modern Pentathlon World Cup Final
  • June 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Opening Ceremony - A Salute to Our Military
4
Desiree Hanright, Bob Shaffer and Chastanna Niemann
  • June 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce Poker Tournament
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Florida Rep. Ray Pilon with his wife, Casey
  • June 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Tiger Bay Club monthly luncheon

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