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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
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
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Latest News Photo Galleries

1
This royal poinciana tree is in full bloom at Buttonwood Cove.
  • June 3, 2014
PHOTO OF THE DAY: In Bloom
2
"Catching Hell" cast mates Jamie Kerns, Danyar Khaiboulin, Lisa Rollins and James Butler
  • June 1, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 'Catching Hell' Premiere Party
3
Jamie Albert and Daniel Yohann met in second grade at Pine View and are excited to graduate.
  • June 1, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Pine View Graduation
4
Sarah Hunter and Marianna Ehmke
  • May 31, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Kiwanis Club Gala
5
Brandy Copeland and Raynesha Sanders
  • May 31, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Booker High School Graduation

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