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Monsignor Gerard Finegan, the Rev. Edward Pick and Donna Pettinato with the new dedication.
  • By Kelsey Grau
  • December 7, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Mary 40th Anniversary Picnic
Antonia Forlenza, Jeanni Castro and Kristlyn Ferran sit on Santa’s lap after the run
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer
  • December 7, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Reindeer Trot
Marie Tannus, of Pampered Chef, shares about her products with Carolyn Talbot.
  • By Pam Eubanks
  • December 7, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Willis Carnival
Jolie Banks gets her face painted
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer
  • December 7, 2013
PHOTO GALERY: St. Andrew's Gulf Gate Festival
lexandra Keusch, 5, has fun sledding.
  • By Pam Eubanks
  • December 7, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: YMCA Sledding with Santa
Mrs. and Mr. Clause laugh at three-year-old Cole Tillson’s spunk.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano
  • December 7, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Stoneybrook's Breakfast with Santa
Runners tie Christmas-colored bells to their laces in honor of the event’s name.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano
  • December 7, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Jingle and Jog 5K
Ally Ridenour, 3, and Michelle Dieter prepare their Christmas lists.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano
  • December 7, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Tara Elementary dines with Santa
Kelly Oakes, Pat McMillan, DJ Hamel, Terry Richter and Pat Emmett enjoyed dancing to current pop hits and knew the words to many.
  • By Josh Siegel
  • December 7, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Holiday Dinner Dance
Tavia and Bill Ames Arianna and Mark Parson, Tara Solomon and Jason Taghikhani
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • December 6, 2013
26th annual Festival of Trees, Lights and Holiday Gifts
Chad Campbell, Curt Ramage and Tiffany Liashek
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • December 6, 2013
Men, Whiskey, & Watches
Irene Dignan, Louise Spellman and Margaret Romanes
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer
  • December 6, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Republican Women's Club of Sarasota Holiday luncheon
Eric Vega drops his letter into the mailbox
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer
  • December 6, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Macy's Letters to Santa
Tom Barwin and Joan Beach
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • December 5, 2013
Visiting Artists Dinner Series: David Greilsammer
Phil and Wendy Lamacchia
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer
  • December 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: 2013 Selby Wine, Dine and Pine
Southside Elementary's Hula Club performed in the courtyard
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer
  • December 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Holiday Splendor at Ringling Museum
Corey Schaul, Morgan Stanley, Tammy Halsted, St. Armands Travel, Mike Gray, Century 21, and Sam Asfur, Century 21
  • By Kelsey Grau
  • December 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce Holiday Party
Dockmaster Bob Geraci played Christmas classics on his clarinet as residents walked by his former dock.
  • By Kelsey Grau
  • December 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Harbour Lighting of the Docks
The SCF District Board of Trustees, including Vice Chairman Edward Bailey and Chairman Dr. Craig Trigueiro, present the college seal to President Dr. Carol F. Probstfeld during the inauguration ceremony.
  • By State College of Florida
  • December 5, 2013
SCF Celebrates the Inauguration of President Dr. Carol F. Probstfeld
Michele Grimes and Stephen Walker
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer
  • December 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Tiger Bay Club luncheon
Finley and Madison Anderson tell Santa what they want for Christmas
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer
  • December 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Ritz-Carlton Holiday Open House
Representatives from each table gather to light 14 unique menorahs.
  • By Kelsey Grau
  • December 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Beth Israel Hanukkah Dinner
Sandee Davis plays Mrs. Claus for the night.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano
  • December 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: LWRBA/YLA December Holiday Social
(Back) Joan Stewart and Barbara Marcouiller. (Front) Anella Luongo
  • By Kelsey Grau
  • December 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Mary Holiday Party
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Latest News Photo Galleries

1
Monsignor Gerard Finegan, the Rev. Edward Pick and Donna Pettinato with the new dedication.
  • December 7, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Mary 40th Anniversary Picnic
2
Antonia Forlenza, Jeanni Castro and Kristlyn Ferran sit on Santa’s lap after the run
  • December 7, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Reindeer Trot
3
Marie Tannus, of Pampered Chef, shares about her products with Carolyn Talbot.
  • December 7, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Willis Carnival
4
Jolie Banks gets her face painted
  • December 7, 2013
PHOTO GALERY: St. Andrew's Gulf Gate Festival
5
lexandra Keusch, 5, has fun sledding.
  • December 7, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: YMCA Sledding with Santa

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