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Molly Harris works hard on her snowman ornament.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer
  • December 20, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: First Presbyterian Preschool Pageant
(Front) Nicholas Colacci, Dylan Bennett and Cade Saalmann felt the music.
  • By Josh Siegel
  • December 19, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River Middle School SnowComing
Marilyn Bradley and Carol Sawyer
  • By Kelsey Grau
  • December 19, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Republican Club Holiday Party
Mariah McMiller and Sarah Demlak decorate cards.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer
  • December 19, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Boys & Girls Club Holiday Party
John and Millie Emond, as Mr. and Mrs. Claus, and Bill Crocker play dress up for their neighbors.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano
  • December 19, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Horseshoe Cove Golf Cart Parade
Six-year-old Sam Robbins smiles for a free hot dog.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano
  • December 19, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Party for the Park
Co-captain Marina Masterson led the Lakewood Ranch varsity cheerleading squad out onto the floor.
  • By Jen Blanco
  • December 19, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Cheerfest Competition
Chuck and Gayle Sobieck with Mike Plunkett and Kathy Mathews
  • By Kelsey Grau
  • December 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: The Sanctuary Holiday Party
Calista Hidalgo as Snow White
  • By Josh Siegel
  • December 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Gullett Elementary's 'A Snow White Christmas'
Beth Waldman and Joyce Mazurek
  • By Kelsey Grau
  • December 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Harbourettes Holiday Brunch
Co-Chairs of the luncheon Graci and Denis McGillicuddy with Carol Buchanan.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer
  • December 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Embracing Our Differences annual luncheon
Dale Berkowitz, Mary Beth Bos, Merrill Bonder and Pat Martin
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • December 17, 2013
Y Achievers' Scholarship Partners Holiday Luncheon
Annette Bellows, Mandy Quinones, Dana Opsincs and Cherri Kessler
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • December 16, 2013
14th annual Signature Chefs Auction
Ronelle Ashby with Tim and Diane Trettin
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • December 16, 2013
'A Tribute to Phil King'
Ken Abt, Retta Wagner and Peggy Abt
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • December 16, 2013
Holiday Luncheon 'A Celebration for Sara'
David Manuel scored a pair of goals for the Ocala Polo Association.
  • By Jen Blanco
  • December 16, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Polo Season Opener
Liza F. and Harrison P. were angels
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer
  • December 16, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Holiday Pageant
Co-chairs Peggy and Ken Abt
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • December 15, 2013
JFCS Gala 'Celebrating the American Spirit'
Sandy Kemp and Kathy McPherson's husbands were in the choir
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer
  • December 15, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Church of Redeemer Messiah Sing-Along
Jackie Millikin, Susan Shannahan and Margit Gravino
  • By Kelsey Grau
  • December 15, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Yacht Club Let's Have a Ball
Betty Levitt and Laura Hershorin
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer
  • December 15, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sisterhood Garden Party
Mary and Joseph, portrayed by Emily Arakel and Joe Mascitto, welcome children to see the newborn child.
  • By Pam Eubanks
  • December 15, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Living Nativity
Shirley Matchett and Debby Frederick wear homemade Christmas hats.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer
  • December 14, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sandy Claws Beach Run
Sue DiNatale and Elmer Ward
  • By Kelsey Grau
  • December 14, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: The Shore Retirement Party for Elmer Ward
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Latest News Photo Galleries

1
Molly Harris works hard on her snowman ornament.
  • December 20, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: First Presbyterian Preschool Pageant
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(Front) Nicholas Colacci, Dylan Bennett and Cade Saalmann felt the music.
  • December 19, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River Middle School SnowComing
3
Marilyn Bradley and Carol Sawyer
  • December 19, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Republican Club Holiday Party
4
Mariah McMiller and Sarah Demlak decorate cards.
  • December 19, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Boys & Girls Club Holiday Party
5
John and Millie Emond, as Mr. and Mrs. Claus, and Bill Crocker play dress up for their neighbors.
  • December 19, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Horseshoe Cove Golf Cart Parade

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