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John Albritton, Mary McAndrews-Albritton and Doug Bradbury
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • May 4, 2014
4th annual Men Who Cook
Sam Alfstad, Steve High, Susan McLeod and Larry Thompson
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • May 4, 2014
Season of Sculpture Wrap Party
Students in Lakewood Ranch High School’s Lakewood Leaders club prepare for the birthday lap.
  • By Pam Eubanks
  • May 4, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Relay for Life
Due to inclement weather, the contest took place on Sunday not Saturday.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 4, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 42nd annual Siesta Key Amateur Sand Sculpture
Sherry Janes, chairwoman of the Sarasota Singles Society, with Carol Erickson, who helped start the group
  • By Josh Siegel
  • May 4, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Singles Derby Party
Judy Sturm, Abra Dennis and Janice Bushman showcase their derby spirit.
  • By Josh Siegel
  • May 4, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sharon Monk Golf Tournament
Julie Smith, a Lakewood Ranch High School student, and Kayla Marfizo volunteered at the event.
  • By Josh Siegel
  • May 4, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Family Network on Disabilities Derby Party
Co-Chairs Merrill Bonder and Pat Martin
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • May 3, 2014
Going for the Gold 'The Golden Lotus'
Jocelyn and Nicholas Baskey
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • May 3, 2014
Sir Frederick Ashton Festival Closing Night Gala
Barbara and Charlie Milano with Wendy Duerkop
  • By Kelsey Grau
  • May 3, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Spanish Main Yacht Club Derby Party
Dorothy Lawrence sports a red, lace hat for the party.
  • By Kelsey Grau
  • May 3, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Yacht Club Charitable Foundation Kentucky Derby Party
Dawn Standifer and Dee Pelton watch the Parade of Champions demonstration.
  • By Pam Eubanks
  • May 3, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: SMART Derby Day
Matthew Cairo, Emily Bulfin, Amy Bulfin, Steven Estes and Nicholas Bartoszek
  • By Pam Eubanks
  • May 3, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch High Prom
Mike Gross, Henry Medvin, Sel Gross-Medvin, with Maria and John Gross
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 3, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: The Glenridge on Palmer Ranch Kentucky Derby
Kanak Bal, Meghan Serrano, Nicole Dorn and Adria Jensen
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • May 3, 2014
Designing Daughters Gala 'Fashionable Gala -Garden Glam'
Amber Delao and Susan Brommeland
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 2, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Bay Haven Magical Math Connections Day
Vice Mayor Jack Duncan prepares to cut the ribbon in front of the new Beggins Century 21 office.
  • By Kelsey Grau
  • May 2, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Beggins Century 21 Grand Opening
Mayor Shannon Snyder helps Vanessa Tase Sueiro.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 2, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: City of Sarasota celebrates Arbor Day
Jack Anderson, Michael Crabb and George Dorris
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • May 1, 2014
Ashton Festival Critics Cocktail Party
Jane Jacksons, Barbra Bartz and Jeanne Davies
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 1, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Daughters of the American Revolution honor Col. John Saputo
County Administrator Tom Harmer and Longboat Key Town Manager Dave Bullock
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 1, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Tiger Bay Club luncheon
Eric Anglade, Bill Thomas, Audrey Mills and Carol Powers
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • April 30, 2014
13th annual Celebration of Hope Dinner
Cristi Valentine reads over a clue to determine the next stop on the hunt.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 30, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: IDA scavenger hunt
Marvin Albert and Gerri Aaron
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • April 29, 2014
VIP Sir Frederick Ashton Festival Kick-Off Luncheon
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Latest News Photo Galleries

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John Albritton, Mary McAndrews-Albritton and Doug Bradbury
  • May 4, 2014
4th annual Men Who Cook
2
Sam Alfstad, Steve High, Susan McLeod and Larry Thompson
  • May 4, 2014
Season of Sculpture Wrap Party
3
Students in Lakewood Ranch High School’s Lakewood Leaders club prepare for the birthday lap.
  • May 4, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Relay for Life
4
Due to inclement weather, the contest took place on Sunday not Saturday.
  • May 4, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 42nd annual Siesta Key Amateur Sand Sculpture
5
Sherry Janes, chairwoman of the Sarasota Singles Society, with Carol Erickson, who helped start the group
  • May 4, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Singles Derby Party

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