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Beckett Smith, 4, "honked" at the crowd, during a Halloween-themed parade at The Goddard School.
  • By Pam Eubanks
  • October 31, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Goddard Halloween Parade
Dan Stephens, pictured with his daughter, Summer, decorated his tailgate with an ocean theme.
  • By Pam Eubanks
  • October 31, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Little Ranchers Trunk or Treat
Lisa Brooks' and Craig Jordan's class made sure to gather for a group photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks
  • October 31, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sprouts Trunk or Treat
Cheryl Anderson and Kathy Davies
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • October 30, 2013
WBTT's Pre-Season Event
Sue Biter and Vivian Browning
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • October 30, 2013
The Wit and Wisdom of Aging
Dirty dog Martin with owner Elizabeth wood who was his soap
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer
  • October 30, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Humane Society of Sarasota's Doggie Parade
Lynne Bennett and Marcia Bachura
  • By Heather Merriman Saba
  • October 30, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Westfield Southgate Mall annual Fashion Show and Luncheon
The Panel: Mark Huey of the EDC of Sarasota County; Sharon Hillstrom of the Bradenton Area EDC; Mark Chait of Benderson Development and Dr. Donald O’Shea, president of New College of Florida
  • By Josh Siegel
  • October 30, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Market Makers
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
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Latest News Photo Galleries

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Beckett Smith, 4, "honked" at the crowd, during a Halloween-themed parade at The Goddard School.
  • October 31, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Goddard Halloween Parade
2
Dan Stephens, pictured with his daughter, Summer, decorated his tailgate with an ocean theme.
  • October 31, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Little Ranchers Trunk or Treat
3
Lisa Brooks' and Craig Jordan's class made sure to gather for a group photo.
  • October 31, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sprouts Trunk or Treat
4
Cheryl Anderson and Kathy Davies
  • October 30, 2013
WBTT's Pre-Season Event
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Sue Biter and Vivian Browning
  • October 30, 2013
The Wit and Wisdom of Aging

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