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Jinnie Rice and Kimber Skowronski. Rice is Skowronski's mother. Skowronski needs 400 volunteer hours before moving in, but family members can help.
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • April 27, 2023
Habitat for Humanity Sarasota holds its first Women Build
Mary T. Del Pup, Marilyn Davol, Cindy Noble, Linda Olsen, Susan Gilmore-Clarke.
  • By Sidra Wali
  • April 26, 2023
St. Mary welcomes new officers at Mass and luncheon
Gilbert W. McNeal Elementary School's Slap 'N' Slide team consists of third grader Parker Poplaski, fifth graders Noble Pinto and Okhan Ozturk and fourth grader Luna Locke.
  • By Liz Ramos
  • April 25, 2023
Manatee County to send 13 Vex teams to world championship
The Longboat Key Turtle Watch educated visitors about sea turtles and how the temperature of the sand determines the gender of the hatchlings.
  • By Sidra Wali
  • April 24, 2023
Longboat organizations share environmental commitment for Earth Day
Hanna Hornung of North South Wealth Management/Avalon Farms watches her shot soar into the goal to start the scoring April 23 in a match at the Sarasota Polo Club.
  • By Jay Heater
  • April 23, 2023
One Sunday match remains in Sarasota Polo Club season
Scott Gutschewski holds up the 2023 LECOM Suncoast Classic trophy.
  • By Ryan Kohn
  • April 23, 2023
Scott Gutschewski wins 2023 Suncoast Classic in a playoff in Lakewood Ranch
Becki Creighton and Ian Bland look over photos from the church's past.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • April 23, 2023
Trinity United church members celebrate 75 years of community
More than 1,000 guests fill the Ringling Museum.
  • By Harry Sayer
  • April 23, 2023
Forks and Corks pours up at 2023 Grand Tasting
7-year-old Jett Claymore, Kristen Shepherd, and 5-year-old Bodhi Claymore
  • By Ian Swaby
  • April 23, 2023
Attendees climb aboard for Suncoast Boat Show
The cast strikes a final pose after performing "All I Care About is Love."
  • By Liz Ramos
  • April 23, 2023
Ovation Theatre's razzle-dazzle thrills audience with 'Chicago'
Alex Chiarella walks down the No. 18 hole at Lakewood National after his tee shot. Chiarella shot 3 under par in round three of the 2023 LECOM Suncoast Classic and is 12 under par for the tournament.
  • By Ryan Kohn
  • April 22, 2023
Dougherty holds one stroke lead after Suncoast Classic round three
Co-chairwoman LaShawn Frost, president and CEO Angie Stringer and co-chairwoman Kay Mathers
  • By Harry Sayer
  • April 22, 2023
Girls Inc. puts on 2023 Celebration Luncheon
Seniors Kaitlyn Harper, Ryan Garrison, Tyler Woodin and Ali Thomas say it feels great to be at prom.
  • By Liz Ramos
  • April 22, 2023
Lakewood Ranch High seniors enjoy last dance before graduation
Mac Meissner shows off his ball and scorecard after round two of the 2023 LECOM Suncoast Classic. Meissner shot 59 (12 under par) in round two after an even par round one and sits 12 under par for the tournament.
  • By Ryan Kohn
  • April 21, 2023
Mac Meissner's 59 highlights second round of 2023 LECOM Suncoast Classic
Geof Jacob and William Clarkson
  • By Harry Sayer
  • April 20, 2023
Josh Provides puts on fifth annual interactive dinner
Curtis Luck drives the ball off the No. 18 hole at Lakewood National. Luck shot 1 over par during the first round of the 2023 LECOM Suncoast Classic.
  • By Ryan Kohn
  • April 20, 2023
Three tied for Suncoast Classic lead after first round
Mary Lou Johnson, chair, Aaron Virgin, CEO, and Judy Kozlowski
  • By Sidra Wali
  • April 20, 2023
Save Our Seabirds soirée breaks records
Quinessential and Orion are neck and neck during the race.
  • By Sidra Wali
  • April 17, 2023
67 boats set sail in 2023 Sarasota Bay Cup Regatta
Head of school Janjay Gehndyu and speaker Jennifer Hendricks
  • By Harry Sayer
  • April 17, 2023
Visible Men Academy celebrates 10 years
Co-chairwomen Amy Lyons, Barbara Lancer and Christina Bonilla
  • By Harry Sayer
  • April 16, 2023
Boys & Girls clubs hosts latest Tennis Ball
Walter Frank, member, Lew Moyer and Ralph Liebstein (co-presidents) enjoy the sun before starting the grill.
  • By Sidra Wali
  • April 16, 2023
TBI Men's Club raises funds with beach barbecue
Pam Revels, Cornbread and Axel Traught
  • By Harry Sayer
  • April 16, 2023
Humane Society goes Hollywood at annual fundraiser
Rangsook Yoon, Charlotte Suhler and Flora Major
  • By Harry Sayer
  • April 15, 2023
Supporters meet for Sarasota Art Museum dinner
Danielle Craig, the managing partner and general manager of Capital Grille, and server Adam Pratt offered tenderloin sliders that were an absolute hit.
  • By Jay Heater
  • April 12, 2023
Nathan Benderson Park offers taste of the future with Mote event
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Latest News Photo Galleries

1
Jinnie Rice and Kimber Skowronski. Rice is Skowronski's mother. Skowronski needs 400 volunteer hours before moving in, but family members can help.
  • April 27, 2023
Habitat for Humanity Sarasota holds its first Women Build
2
Mary T. Del Pup, Marilyn Davol, Cindy Noble, Linda Olsen, Susan Gilmore-Clarke.
  • April 26, 2023
St. Mary welcomes new officers at Mass and luncheon
3
Gilbert W. McNeal Elementary School's Slap 'N' Slide team consists of third grader Parker Poplaski, fifth graders Noble Pinto and Okhan Ozturk and fourth grader Luna Locke.
  • April 25, 2023
Manatee County to send 13 Vex teams to world championship
4
The Longboat Key Turtle Watch educated visitors about sea turtles and how the temperature of the sand determines the gender of the hatchlings.
  • April 24, 2023
Longboat organizations share environmental commitment for Earth Day
5
Hanna Hornung of North South Wealth Management/Avalon Farms watches her shot soar into the goal to start the scoring April 23 in a match at the Sarasota Polo Club.
  • April 23, 2023
One Sunday match remains in Sarasota Polo Club season

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