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Face painting artist Akiko Campbell shows Abigail Pfeiffer, 6, the rainbow on her face.
  • By Pam Eubanks
  • January 11, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Rock Your Robot Science Fair
Jake and Mark Bokorney with Stacey Monroe
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer
  • January 11, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 1st annual Andrew Monroe Memorial 5K
Assistant to the Town Manager Susan Phillips, Vice Mayor David Brenner, Commissioner Jack Duncan and Steve Branham
  • By Kelsey Grau
  • January 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Republican Club of Longboat Key's "Come Meet the Candidates"
Gal pals Elizabeth Alee and Alyce Shaw browse their hand bag options.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Palm-Aire Women's Club 'Old Bag' luncheon
Sam Alfstad, Tim Jaeger and Gary Galati
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  • January 9, 2014
'All in the Family' Special Preview
Sarasota Christian’s Lane Chupp looks to maintain possession away from Eagles forward Brendon Durmody.
  • By Jen Blanco
  • January 9, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Military Academy Soccer vs. Sarasota Christian
On Wednesday, Jan. 8, the mesmerizing jellyfish swim around their tank at Mote Aquarium.
  • By Kelsey Grau
  • January 9, 2014
PHOTO OF THE DAY: At the Aquarium
Jim and Evelyn Gregory enjoy drinks and a good time together.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 9, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: LWRBA January Networking Social
Gov. Rick Scott followed along to the Mixon’s presentation.
  • By Josh Siegel
  • January 9, 2014
Gov. Scott helps Mixon Farm celebrate 75th year
The night was filled with performances including Marguerite Barnett who danced to drums.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer
  • January 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY:Friends of the Selby Library Crystal Ball
Dan DeLeo and Pam Truitt
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer
  • January 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Tiger Bay Club meeting and luncheon
Braden River junior defender Alex Cook maneuvers the ball up the field during the Pirates 1-0 loss to rival Lakewood Ranch Jan. 7.
  • By Jen Blanco
  • January 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Boys Soccer vs. Braden River
Gerri Aaron, Anne Verig and Marvin Albert
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • January 7, 2014
AJC Open House
Eric Hillman, Greg Albrecht and Jordan Albrecht braved the cold Tuesday, Jan. 7, for an afternoon walk on the beach.
  • By Kelsey Grau
  • January 7, 2014
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Bundled Up on the Beach
Sarasota GOP Chairman Joe Gruters and State Committeeman Christian Ziegler pose in Pasadena. (Courtesy)
  • By Alex Mahadevan
  • January 7, 2014
Local 'Noles fans relish Rose Bowl win
Alan and Ruth Ades.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer
  • January 7, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Beth Sholom Torah Fund Award Luncheon
Sylvia Thompson and Dale Hooey provided the entertainment for the Epiphany Concert attendees at All Angels.
  • By Kelsey Grau
  • January 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: All Angels Epiphany Concert and Party
Scott Anderson and Mickey Fine
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • January 5, 2014
10th Anniversary Perlman Gala
Nancy Downs races to the finish line.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer
  • January 4, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: New Balance Free 5K Fun Run
Tana Sandefur
  • By Kelsey Grau
  • January 4, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Downton Abbey Dinner
Buddy Turman, Suzi Atherton, Tim Milligan and Tom and Ellen Cavanaugh show that we are “this close” to ending polio.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer
  • January 3, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Bay Rotary Club 'End Polio Now'
S.M.A.R.T. representatives — Valerie Cloud, Heidi Conover, Bob Staab and Tina Rojas.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 3, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Music on Main
Victoria Jacobson, Gail Loefgren, Rick Bergere and Yvonne Schloss prepare for a day filled with tools and moving boxes as they work to create a welcoming chamber office.
  • By Kelsey Grau
  • January 3, 2014
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Moving Day for the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce
Ronni Belser and Lauren McGill
  • By Josh Siegel
  • January 3, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Jump for Joy for Lexi Brown
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Latest News Photo Galleries

1
Face painting artist Akiko Campbell shows Abigail Pfeiffer, 6, the rainbow on her face.
  • January 11, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Rock Your Robot Science Fair
2
Jake and Mark Bokorney with Stacey Monroe
  • January 11, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 1st annual Andrew Monroe Memorial 5K
3
Assistant to the Town Manager Susan Phillips, Vice Mayor David Brenner, Commissioner Jack Duncan and Steve Branham
  • January 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Republican Club of Longboat Key's "Come Meet the Candidates"
4
Gal pals Elizabeth Alee and Alyce Shaw browse their hand bag options.
  • January 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Palm-Aire Women's Club 'Old Bag' luncheon
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Sam Alfstad, Tim Jaeger and Gary Galati
  • January 9, 2014
'All in the Family' Special Preview

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