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Photo Galleries

Veteran marathoners Betsy and Peter Laughlin and James Williamson
  • By Josh Siegel
  • May 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Girls on the Run 5K
Josh Lim and Emily Golden with Victor Lema and Hailey Golden and Ethan Weaver and Rebekah Jones
  • By Rachel S. OHara
  • May 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Unmask the Night - Lakewood Ranch Prom
Sierra Schappacher, Jackie Schoff and Talli Sharp celebrate following Lakewood Ranch’s 8-3 victory over River Ridge in the Class 6A-Region 3 finals May 3.
  • By Jen Blanco
  • May 3, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch vs. River Ridge
Meghan Pellatt and Chastanna Niemann
  • By Nick Friedman
  • May 3, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce Luncheon
Fifth grade teacher Donna McGarry’s class wins the 2007 World Series against the Atlanta Braves.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak
  • May 3, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Ashton Elementary World Series
Pam Lutz of Austin Outdoor and Annette Gueli of Promotion Notions
  • By Josh Siegel
  • May 3, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance Corporate Sponsor Showcase
Out-of-Door Academy’s Bradford Jones, No. 6, throws the ball from the outfield.
  • By Rachel S. OHara
  • May 3, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA v. Christian Calvary
Strawberry Crest’s Sarah Rowley, No. 2, touches first base after Lakewood Ranch’s Katie Hopkins, No. 20, throws the ball to Lakewood Ranch’s Jenn Trotter, No. 13, but before Trotter could touch the base. Rowley was safe.
  • By Rachel S. OHara
  • May 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Mustangs victorious over Chargers
Lem Andrews, Dr. Rachel Shelley, Laura Alston, Charlie Ann Syprett and Lorna Alston
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • April 30, 2013
Gems of Philanthropy Luncheon: Celebrating Women's Philanthropy
Models Brook Franzheim, Judy White, Margrit Messenheimer, Joan Wall, Ettie Smyliey, Sherry Stuckey, Jenny Wood and Mary Brummett
  • By Yaryna Klimchak
  • April 29, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : The Glenridge Fashion Show
The Out-of-Door Academy baseball team celebrates its second district championship in three years after defeating Cardinal Mooney 11-3 in the Class 3A-District 10 championship April 26.
  • By Jen Blanco
  • April 29, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Class 3A-District 10 Championship
Chairwomen Judi Gallagher, Beverly Bartner, Molly Schechter and Margaret Wise
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • April 28, 2013
Third Annual Men Who Cook
Courtney Couiplto and Tyler Diffley
  • By Josh Siegel
  • April 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Cardinal Mooney Prom
Neal Denman and Jordan Tousley
  • By Josh Siegel
  • April 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Out-of-Door Academy Prom
Susan and Don Featherman with Kumar Mahadevan, center
  • By Katie Hendrick
  • April 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Mote Marine Party on the Pass
Steve Scheve of Arthrex; Patrick Wright of the Payton Wright Foundation; and Mark Pascarella and Gris Bettle of the Fairway Funding Group, an event sponsor
  • By Josh Siegel
  • April 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Puttin' on the Ritz
Sunny Borden, a Sarasota native and honorable mention in the unscripted category, with Lisa Potocar, who came from Upstate New York to accept her grand prize for Sweet Glory, a story pitch based on her novel of the same name.
  • By Josh Siegel
  • April 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: TVME! Contest
Cindy Stuhley, Gilly Francis, Jay McHargue, Alessandro Rossal, Ryan Murphy and Mary - Lou Moulton
  • By Yaryna Klimchak
  • April 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Historic Spanish Point High Tea Time
Cathy Minter and Wendy Holmberg enjoy the afternoon at Casey Key Fish House. Minter has a blue ribbon temporary tattoo to show her support during National Child Abuse Prevention month.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak
  • April 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Child Protection Center Fundraiser at Casey Key Fish House
Andria Piekarz, Gina Taylor and chairwoman Susan Brennan
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • April 27, 2013
'Deja Vu: The Love Boat'
Chairwomen Susan Angermann and Angela Davis with president Diane Stewart
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • April 27, 2013
'Spring Bling'
Sophomore Amanda Rak pitched a complete game, allowing one unearned run on six hits while striking out six.
  • By Jen Blanco
  • April 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY Lakewood Ranch vs. Tampa Sickles
Lakewood Ranch senior Olivia Ortiz receives the handoff from her younger sister Julia during the 4x800 relay.
  • By Jen Blanco
  • April 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Class 3A-Region 3 Track Meet
The cast reacts to the announcement made by the Herald, Jackson Helwege, that the Prince is giving a ball.
  • By Rachel S. OHara
  • April 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Cinderella at Nolan Middle School
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Latest News Photo Galleries

1
Veteran marathoners Betsy and Peter Laughlin and James Williamson
  • May 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Girls on the Run 5K
2
Josh Lim and Emily Golden with Victor Lema and Hailey Golden and Ethan Weaver and Rebekah Jones
  • May 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Unmask the Night - Lakewood Ranch Prom
3
Sierra Schappacher, Jackie Schoff and Talli Sharp celebrate following Lakewood Ranch’s 8-3 victory over River Ridge in the Class 6A-Region 3 finals May 3.
  • May 3, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch vs. River Ridge
4
Meghan Pellatt and Chastanna Niemann
  • May 3, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce Luncheon
5
Fifth grade teacher Donna McGarry’s class wins the 2007 World Series against the Atlanta Braves.
  • May 3, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Ashton Elementary World Series

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