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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
Club president Garnett Black and guest speaker Ronna Romney
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • April 12, 2023
Republican Club of Longboat Key welcomes Ronna Romney
Andy Sawyer and David Pitt
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • April 12, 2023
Potluck party bids farewell at Longboat Key Public Tennis Center
Good egg Margo Semenchuk poses with the Easter Bunny.
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • April 10, 2023
Longboat Island Chapel hosts Ukrainian Easter for refugees
6-year-old George Barnet, Mark Salander, Kiersten Barnet, 2-year-old Elin Barnet, Minda Salander, and Alex Barnet
  • By Ian Swaby
  • April 8, 2023
Siesta Key Easter Egg Hunt entertains kids, brings families together
6-year-old Brentley Green, Sue Hill, 9-year-old Mikiah Savens, and 5-year-old Sofia Green.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • April 7, 2023
Disabilities education fair offers resources and networking opportunities
The Easter Bunny makes a stop at the Sand Cay Beach Resort on Friday.
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • April 7, 2023
Easter Bunny hops by the Sand Cay Beach Resort
The walk begins with Rev. David Svihel, priest associate for Christian formation and outreach at Church of the Redeemer, carrying the cross, with County Commissioner Joe Neunder (left) also participating.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • April 7, 2023
Hundreds of believers walk Main Street for Stations of the Cross on Good Friday
Career soldier Christopher Blauvelt is dropped off during a procession to honor him before the Rosedale Golf Classic.
  • By Jay Heater
  • April 7, 2023
Rosedale golf tournament helps buy homes for severely injured veterans
Juniors Lourdes Capote-Dishaw and Chase Dougal and seniors Ethan McKay and Morgan Sowards are excited to be at prom. "It's 18 years in the making," McKay says.
  • By Liz Ramos
  • April 6, 2023
Braden River High students enjoy their 'Gatsby' prom
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Latest News Photo Galleries

1
The cast strikes a final pose after performing "All I Care About is Love."
  • April 23, 2023
Ovation Theatre's razzle-dazzle thrills audience with 'Chicago'
2
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.
  • April 22, 2023
Dougherty holds one stroke lead after Suncoast Classic round three
3
Co-chairwoman LaShawn Frost, president and CEO Angie Stringer and co-chairwoman Kay Mathers
  • April 22, 2023
Girls Inc. puts on 2023 Celebration Luncheon
4
Seniors Kaitlyn Harper, Ryan Garrison, Tyler Woodin and Ali Thomas say it feels great to be at prom.
  • April 22, 2023
Lakewood Ranch High seniors enjoy last dance before graduation
5
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.
  • April 21, 2023
Mac Meissner's 59 highlights second round of 2023 LECOM Suncoast Classic

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