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Selah Freedom’s Pamela Sennott, Elizabeth Fisher and Connie Rose
  • By Kelsey Grau
  • May 29, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Selah Freedom's Party with a Purpose
The new Tervis store is located at 319 John Ringling Boulevard in St. Armands Circle.
  • By Kelsey Grau
  • May 29, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Tervis Store Opening
Nancy Taussing, Barefoot Weddings, Greg Hayes, Higher Standards, Denny Floden, Zen Nails & Spa, Penelope Mabrey, ServPro of Bradenton, and Jim Adkins, Adkins Florida Group
  • By Kelsey Grau
  • May 28, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Anna Maria Chamber of Commerce Card Swap
Doug McDuffie, Gabriele Vest and Marc Simms enjoy meeting new friends.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 28, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Young Leaders Alliance social
Top row: Tia Nicholas, Anabela Burns, Irieyunna Thompson. Bottom row: Sam Brode, Madison Underwood.
  • By Ashley Munroe
  • May 28, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Oak Park School shadow puppet performance
Honorees Chris Davis, Richard Alvarez, John O’Brien and Andy Hooker
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 27, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: JFCS "Tribute to Veterans"
The Turtle Watch is responsible for the Manatee County side of Longboat Key, under a state research permit held by Mote.
  • By Kelsey Grau
  • May 27, 2014
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Smile for the Sea Turtles
Kay and Dave Walker with Uschi Cooper and Karen Gallagher
  • By Kelsey Grau
  • May 26, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club Memorial Day Poolside Picnic
Linebacker Jacari Dunbar and the Sailors defense wrap up St. Petersburg running back Jaquel Waller short of the goal line.
  • By Jen Blanco
  • May 26, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota High Spring Football
Nine-year-old Isaiah Cohen races down the field toward the goal for the Monsters U9 team.
  • By Jen Blanco
  • May 26, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Laxapalooza Lacrosse Tournament
Declan Arnold, Zachery and Riley Ellis and Delaney Arnold cheer on the Sarasota Police Department.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 26, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Memorial Day Parade
Juanita and Bud Deuell show their American pride.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 25, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 'Tribute to Heroes' Memorial Day Parade
County Commissioner Carolyn Mason with Lee Kiche. Mason proclaimed May 26 to be Memorial Day
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 25, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota National Cemetery Memorial Day Ceremony
The Longboat Island Chapel choir sings along to “Battle Hymn of the Republic.”
  • By Kelsey Grau
  • May 25, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Island Chapel Memorial Day Service
Rebecca De Oliveira, Monica Doyle and Laura De Oliveira
  • By Kelsey Grau
  • May 24, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: The Resort at Longboat Key Club's Memorial Day Barbecue
Maribel Gomez and Lily Chapell
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 23, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Cardinal Mooney Graduation
Erin French smiles as she dances to “Happy” by Pharrell Williams.
  • By Ashley Munroe
  • May 23, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Brookside Middle School Flashmob
The Out-of-Door Academy students Monet Ramsey, Alexandra Kozel, Phineas Scanlan, William Lahners with the interactive piece they built, "Raspberry Pie"
  • By Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 23, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Art Center Sarasota new exhibits
Braden River sophomore Devontae Fields gains positive yardage in the first quarter.
  • By Jen Blanco
  • May 23, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River vs. Cardinal Mooney Spring Football
Scholarship recipients Hunter Carpenter, Taylor Melendy and Veronica Gammaro with Earl Young
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 22, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Our Sarasota Fund Giving Circle Reception
Ian Weintraub, Thomas Rocks, Alexis Threet, Cody Russell and Truett Whitehead
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 22, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: SMA Graduation
Children performed on a variety of instruments.
  • By Pam Eubanks
  • May 22, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Bashaw Art and Music Festival
Dave Peters as "Chompy," with Melanie and Sierra Lipton.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 21, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Chompy's Luau
Les Ciseaux Salon & Spa’s Kristina Shabalina, Angela Johnston, Nicci Phillips and Annie Sanfilippo with Bill Carman
  • By Kelsey Grau
  • May 21, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Armands Circle Association Annual Meeting
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Latest News Photo Galleries

1
Selah Freedom’s Pamela Sennott, Elizabeth Fisher and Connie Rose
  • May 29, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Selah Freedom's Party with a Purpose
2
The new Tervis store is located at 319 John Ringling Boulevard in St. Armands Circle.
  • May 29, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Tervis Store Opening
3
Nancy Taussing, Barefoot Weddings, Greg Hayes, Higher Standards, Denny Floden, Zen Nails & Spa, Penelope Mabrey, ServPro of Bradenton, and Jim Adkins, Adkins Florida Group
  • May 28, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Anna Maria Chamber of Commerce Card Swap
4
Doug McDuffie, Gabriele Vest and Marc Simms enjoy meeting new friends.
  • May 28, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Young Leaders Alliance social
5
Top row: Tia Nicholas, Anabela Burns, Irieyunna Thompson. Bottom row: Sam Brode, Madison Underwood.
  • May 28, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Oak Park School shadow puppet performance

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