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Monica Rice and Bobbie Sparks clean up friend, Linda Pretyka.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 30, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Pink Wig Party
ODA senior Lauren Maxey goes up for a kill in the first set of the Thunder's 3-1 victory over Calvary Christian in the Class 3A-Region 3 quarterfinals Oct. 29.
  • By Jen Blanco
  • October 29, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Volleyball vs. Calvary Christian
Betty Jo Haas, Tom Reese and Fred Haas
  • By Heather Merriman Saba
  • October 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Island Chapel Oktoberfest
Liz Rodon and Mary Lou Johnson
  • By Heather Merriman Saba
  • October 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Centre Shops Fall Festival
Angie Reed with her son Dylan
  • By Heather Merriman Saba
  • October 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch YMCA Fall Festival
Meg, Mike and Ethan Traeger
  • By Heather Merriman Saba
  • October 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Boo Run
Ryan Lochte hangs out with the Sharks and talks to them about what it takes to be a champion swimmer.
  • By Heather Merriman Saba
  • October 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Ryan Lochte visits the Sharks
Gail Briley, Frances Vitale and Rachel Assi
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • October 27, 2013
Curtain Raiser
Marcos, Edxon and Maria Castenada
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer
  • October 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Pumpkin Festival
Judy Fischer recently moved in to Rosedale and met a new friend, Judy Sanford, who has lived there since 1995.
  • By Josh Siegel
  • October 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Rosedale 20th Anniversary
Ryan and Hanako Owen with their children Calvin, 3, and Anna, 1
  • By Josh Siegel
  • October 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: International Beer Festival
Co-Chairs Peggy and Ken Abt
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • October 26, 2013
CANDance 'Dancing with Our Stars'
Tom Alburn and Patrice Boeke
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • October 26, 2013
Oceanic Evening
Deborah Burge and Dana Moon
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • October 26, 2013
LECOM Scholarship Dinner and Auction Gala
Hanako Owen, Mayuko Seto, Chieko Bransome, Emiko Seto with Cocomi Bransome and Mirai Menta represented Japan
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer
  • October 26, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: New Gate School International Children's Day
Mary and Jym Agen
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer
  • October 26, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Yacht Club Monster Mash
Lorraine Brooks and Sheila Cyr
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer
  • October 26, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Harbour Welcome Back
Gavin Lawson, 8, tested his balance.
  • By Observer Staff
  • October 26, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Grace Fall Festival
Chase Polivchak, 6, passed out candy with his sister, Zoe, 9.
  • By Pam Eubanks
  • October 26, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: BRE Harvest Moon Bash
Clara, Miguel and Odimeer Arango all dressed as firemen.
  • By Pam Eubanks
  • October 26, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Boo Fest
Jose Albors, Eze Marti, Javi Estudiante, Carlos Canario and Paula Devalencia
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • October 26, 2013
Safe Sex Halloween Bash: 'Studio 13, The Undead Disco'
Local musicians/physicians battled for the titled of 'Doctor Idol' Friday, Oct. 28, at the Hyatt.
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • October 25, 2013
Doctor Idol!
Brooke Devine and boyfriend John Rodman were announced Cardinal Mooney Homecoming King and Queen
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer
  • October 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Cardinal Mooney Homecoming
Nancy Mynatt, Sandra Delaney with Madison and Katherine Lee
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer
  • October 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Garden Club Sale
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Latest News Photo Galleries

1
Monica Rice and Bobbie Sparks clean up friend, Linda Pretyka.
  • October 30, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Pink Wig Party
2
ODA senior Lauren Maxey goes up for a kill in the first set of the Thunder's 3-1 victory over Calvary Christian in the Class 3A-Region 3 quarterfinals Oct. 29.
  • October 29, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Volleyball vs. Calvary Christian
3
Betty Jo Haas, Tom Reese and Fred Haas
  • October 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Island Chapel Oktoberfest
4
Liz Rodon and Mary Lou Johnson
  • October 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Centre Shops Fall Festival
5
Angie Reed with her son Dylan
  • October 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch YMCA Fall Festival

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