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Justine Amdur and her daughter, Mia, partake in beading.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer
  • August 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Emanu-El Family Picnic
Dave Parnkiske, Stephanie Carper, Pam Upton and Joyce Rosenberg
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer
  • August 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Greyhawk Landing Adult Social
Betty Cook and Barbara Grimes
  • By Heather Merriman Saba
  • August 24, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Christ Church BBQ
Nora and Matthew Supernaw relaxed in the shade.
  • By Josh Siegel and Harriet Sokmensuer
  • August 24, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Splash Bash
John Sekas from St. Petersburg has been competing for four years.
  • By Josh Siegel and Harriet Sokmensuer
  • August 24, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Benderson Park Stand Up Paddleboard Challenge
Jenelle and Xavier Omatseye hung out with Curious George.
  • By Josh Siegel and Harriet Sokmensuer
  • August 24, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Kiddie Academy Storytime LIVE!
Eileen and Adam Smith with host Sandra Ceshker and George Ceshker
  • By Heather Merriman Saba
  • August 24, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: The SYC Lounge
Junior tailback Caleb Ford looks for a running lane in the second half.
  • By Jen Blanco
  • August 23, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River at Pinellas Park
Senior Valorie Gochnauer touches up Lacey Landers' make-up during the game.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak
  • August 23, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota bests Dixie Hollins
Christine Brudner takes part in the first auction of the night.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer
  • August 23, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Party for a Purpose
Judy Tatar, Victoria Jacobson and Tina Rudek
  • By Heather Merriman Saba
  • August 22, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Business After Hours
Jesse Biter, a Sarasota entrepreneur known for his ambition, told business leaders he doesn’t spend much time in Lakewood Ranch, but admires its vision.
  • By Josh Siegel
  • August 22, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance Breakfast of Champions
A clown made balloon hats for children.
  • By Observer Staff
  • August 21, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Family Sports Fun Fair
Second-graders Jackson F., and Blaine B., and fifth-graders Kaki F., and Dabney B., head back to school for their first day. They say hello to classmates after a summer away.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak
  • August 21, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA First Day of School
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  • By Observer Staff
  • August 21, 2013
The Bridge: A Visual Span Through Time
Andrea Arnold and Courtney Green
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • August 20, 2013
Women's Leadership Council Luncheon featuring Sally Schule
Steve Moyer and Andrew Vac
  • By Heather Merriman Saba
  • August 20, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Armands Circle Association Meeting
Brooke Cherry, Hannah and Jeff Toale, Kim and Liam McKay, Merete Hermansen and Assistant Principal Intern Jaime Kisner at Bay Haven’s Boohoo Breakfast.
  • By Heather Merriman Saba
  • August 19, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Back To School
Gullett Elementary kindergarten student Bradley Brewer, 5, was eager to get to his new classroom.
  • By Pam Eubanks
  • August 19, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Back to School
David Authement and Mark Burman
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • August 17, 2013
Festival of the Stars
Colin Stalker, Mack Reid and Bill Sadlo
  • By Heather Merriman Saba
  • August 17, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Mack Reid Retirement Celebration
Larry Stults, Christine Johnson, Pierre Schutte, Rusty Chinnis, Steve Gieger and Sandy Gilbert
  • By Heather Merriman Saba
  • August 17, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Bay Watch Scallop Search
Ed Ryan, of the Potomac Boat Club, competed in the lightweight division.
  • By Pam Eubanks
  • August 17, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: USRowing Masters Nationals
Melissa and Kevin Redman with their son, Karson a fourth grader at Tara Elementary
  • By Josh Siegel
  • August 16, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Manatee County Schools Open House
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Latest News Photo Galleries

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Justine Amdur and her daughter, Mia, partake in beading.
  • August 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Emanu-El Family Picnic
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Dave Parnkiske, Stephanie Carper, Pam Upton and Joyce Rosenberg
  • August 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Greyhawk Landing Adult Social
3
Betty Cook and Barbara Grimes
  • August 24, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Christ Church BBQ
4
Nora and Matthew Supernaw relaxed in the shade.
  • August 24, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Splash Bash
5
John Sekas from St. Petersburg has been competing for four years.
  • August 24, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Benderson Park Stand Up Paddleboard Challenge

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