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GAINESVILLE. David Hutchings got too close to this gator while visiting his daughter at the University of Florida, Gainesville. Hutchings' daughter is currently enrolled in the UF master's program to become a special education teacher.
  • By Observer Staff
  • May 14, 2014
It's Read Everywhere
Sand should be flowing from the pipes onto the beach by Wednesday.
  • By Kelsey Grau
  • May 13, 2014
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Summer of Sand
Tiffany and Sophia Storis
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  • May 11, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Selby Garden's Mother's Day Brunch
Charlotte and Mike Griffin have three daughters at Braden River.
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  • May 11, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: BRE PTO Annual Fundraiser
Ed Stanton, Donna Farina, Rick Gress and Barry McClure
  • By Kelsey Grau
  • May 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Yacht Club Mother's Day Dash
Carlos Arevalo, Destiny Sowell, Daniel Hoy and Samantha Wallice Villacorta
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Military Academy Prom
China Roberts and Jacob Baxter
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  • May 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota High School Prom
Girls Inc. participants shout a cheer before the run.
  • By Pam Eubanks
  • May 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Run for the Music 5K
A Life Story Foundation held its 2nd annual DeBartolo Family Foundation All-in-For ALS Casino Night event Friday, May 9, at The Lake Club.
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • May 9, 2014
2nd annual DeBartolo Family Foundation All-In For ALS Casino Night
Joe Hembree and Sara Blackwell
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 9, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Argus Foundation 'Low Country Boil'
Ali and Traci Cavanaugh
  • By Josh Siegel
  • May 9, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Payton Wright Golf Tournament
Kruegle has volunteered at FISH Boatworks for almost 3 years.
  • By Kelsey Grau
  • May 9, 2014
PHOTO OF THE DAY: The Art of Boat Building
Bryn Dulitz, Sasha Sumskoy, Dean Thompson, Micah Jodhan, Sam Elnaggar and Emily Freed of the Boston Red Sox.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 9, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Ashton Elementary's World Series Games
Michael Lawson sits with her son, Malachi, 3.
  • By Pam Eubanks
  • May 9, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Kiddie Academy Mother's Day
Michelle Ragni's class of 3 and 4 year olds prepare for a breakfast feast.
  • By Pam Eubanks
  • May 9, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: All God's Children Mother's Day
Ron Carter and Jim Nale
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • May 8, 2014
La Cirque Appetit
Lori Babyak and Theresa Getzen
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • May 8, 2014
A Fashionable Evening: A Tribute to Phil King Honorary Committee Reception
LECOM students will take the Bayshore High School youth through a staged car accident scenario at 1 p.m., May 8, at the high school's Balvanz Stadium, 5401 34th St. West, Bradenton.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 8, 2014
LECOM students stage car accident for 'Operation Prom'
Lucy Nicandri and Mason Tush
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 7, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 2014 Tarpon Tournament Kick Off Dinner
Joann Mancuso, Cindy Hayworth and Melissa Herron
  • By Kelsey Grau
  • May 7, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Turtle Watch Wine Tasting
Lou Newman with one of this many photographs featured at Plymouth Harbor’s Mezzanine Art Gallery.
  • By Kelsey Grau
  • May 7, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Lou Newman's "Birds & Bears" Exhibit
Lisa Hodo, Dan Gladding and Davida McDonald can’t wait for their food to arrive.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 7, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Manatee Chamber Power Connection Lunch
Jo Rita Stevens with rev. Don Roberts
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 7, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Kiwanis Club Prayer Breakfast
Hugh Bettendorf and Allison Archbold
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • May 6, 2014
3rd annual Chairman's Circle Dinner
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GAINESVILLE. David Hutchings got too close to this gator while visiting his daughter at the University of Florida, Gainesville. Hutchings' daughter is currently enrolled in the UF master's program to become a special education teacher.
  • May 14, 2014
It's Read Everywhere
2
Sand should be flowing from the pipes onto the beach by Wednesday.
  • May 13, 2014
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Summer of Sand
3
Tiffany and Sophia Storis
  • May 11, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Selby Garden's Mother's Day Brunch
4
Charlotte and Mike Griffin have three daughters at Braden River.
  • May 11, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: BRE PTO Annual Fundraiser
5
Ed Stanton, Donna Farina, Rick Gress and Barry McClure
  • May 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Yacht Club Mother's Day Dash

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