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The tent at Sharky's on the Pier
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • September 30, 2011
Flip Flops and Fashion Luncheon
Deacon Tom Grant reads the pet blessing for the abused, those lost and the living Friday, Sept. 30, outside of Our Lady of Mount Carmel.
  • By Rachel S. OHara
  • September 30, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Our Lady of Mount Carmel Pet Blessing
Sholto, Andy McCain, talks to the audience about the day of the great quake and the magical beans he possesses. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Observer Staff
  • September 30, 2011
Photos of the Week
More than 80 purses were auctioned at the event.
  • By Patti Sue Peotter-Bettes
  • September 30, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Old Bag Luncheon
Volunteers headed out on canoes and kayaks. Photos courtesy of Terry Longpre and Yvonne Bedell.
  • By Pam Eubanks
  • September 30, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: River Cleanup
Observer Associate Publisher Multi Media Emily Walsh and Advertising Coordinator Stephanie Hannum
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • September 29, 2011
Black Tie Bash
Program and table gift
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • September 29, 2011
Second Chance-Last Opportunity 'Share The Light' Luncheon
Debi Chapman wearing Soma Intimates’ Cool Nights-Boho Chic Sleep Cami Top and Easy Pant in Heron Blue.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy
  • September 29, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club Fashion Show
This statue was created in 1994 by Jack Dowd and is called "Royal St. George's". Where is it located?
  • By Rachel S. OHara
  • September 29, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Where's this statue?
Eighteen-month-old Brayden Ridenour enjoyed tossing shells onto the grill while playing at Adventure Park in Greenbrook this morning.
  • By Jen Blanco
  • September 29, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Playtime
Dawn Davis enjoys catching up on her reading and having a macaroni salad for lunch during her lunch break from her work at Superior Bank.
  • By Rachel S. OHara
  • September 28, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Lunch Break
This tree sits at the front entrance of Joan M. Durante Park in Longboat Key.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy
  • September 28, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Tree of Life
Enjoy this week's edition of Castaway
  • By Jorge Blanco
  • September 28, 2011
Castaway
Andy McCain, as Morham the Giant, marches around the stage on stilts shouting “Fe Fi Fo Fum” during “Jack and the Enchanted Beanstalk” Tuesday, Sept. 27 at the Gompertz Theatre.
  • By Rachel S. OHara
  • September 27, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: FST's Jack and the Enchanted Beanstalk
Tyrone Edwards, of Wilhem Bros., works on putting together a rock retaining wall out in front of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church. "It's kind of like a puzzle," said Edwards of his work.
  • By Rachel S. OHara
  • September 27, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Rock puzzle
This yellow candlestick senna plant is blooming right outside the main entrance to the Selby Botanical Gardens.
  • By Rachel S. OHara
  • September 27, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Hello, Yellow
This Longboat Key Village bird is off to find its daily catch.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy
  • September 27, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Free as a Bird
Logan Newton got the call on the mound for the Suncoast Storm 98 team.
  • By Jen Blanco
  • September 27, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Home Turf
Leeland Berry, 8, chows down on some spaghetti while his mom, Laurie, smiles in the background during the CYD and Boys & Girls Club “Family Dinner Night” Monday, Sept. 26, at the Lee Wetherington Boys & Girls Club.
  • By Rachel S. OHara
  • September 26, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: CYD "Family Dinner Night"
The Jellyfish at Mote Aquarium eat their breakfast.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy
  • September 26, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: It's Feeding Time
Wobbly Feet Foundation founders Nick and Samantha Dzembo are pictured with their son, Connor, who was diagnosed with A-T in December 2009.
  • By Pam Eubanks
  • September 26, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Wifflemania
Professional dancers and those who paid to dance enjoyed making their way around the dance floor Sunday, Sept. 25, at Westfield Southgate.
  • By Rachel S. OHara
  • September 25, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: D2L Dance Party "Behind The Ropes"
Melissa Fox and Peter Simonson celebrate after beating dealer Rick Vargas at blackjack.
  • By Jen Blanco
  • September 25, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Drafts, Dealers & Dice
Pat and Jim Anderson pose for a photo.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy
  • September 24, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: An Evening in the Garden of Spain
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Latest News Photo Galleries

1
The tent at Sharky's on the Pier
  • September 30, 2011
Flip Flops and Fashion Luncheon
2
Deacon Tom Grant reads the pet blessing for the abused, those lost and the living Friday, Sept. 30, outside of Our Lady of Mount Carmel.
  • September 30, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Our Lady of Mount Carmel Pet Blessing
3
Sholto, Andy McCain, talks to the audience about the day of the great quake and the magical beans he possesses. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • September 30, 2011
Photos of the Week
4
More than 80 purses were auctioned at the event.
  • September 30, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Old Bag Luncheon
5
Volunteers headed out on canoes and kayaks. Photos courtesy of Terry Longpre and Yvonne Bedell.
  • September 30, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: River Cleanup

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