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Bradenton 6-year-old Vincent Wang gets some tips from Robert LaVopa of the Lakewood Ranch Anglers Club during the annual Youth Fishing Tournament March 25 at Lake Uihlein.
  • By Jay Heater
  • March 25, 2023
Kids fall for fishing in Lakewood Ranch — hook, line and sinker
Sean Allison, Shannon Johnson, Chris Pfahler, Andrew Vac and Delesa Morris
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • March 24, 2023
Tidewell Foundation hosts Off the Clock
10-year-old Kylie Ung, 12-year-old Isaiah Edwards, 11-year-old Isariah Edwards and 13-year-old Isaialyah Edwards at the 2023 Sarasota County Fair.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • March 23, 2023
Community is part of the show at Sarasota County Fair
Andy Sandberg
  • By Harry Sayer
  • March 22, 2023
Broadway stars join Andy Sandberg for Hermitage's 20th anniversary concert
Realtor Stacy Haas of Michael Saunders & Company announced the sale of a $5.15 million Lake Club home on Tuesday.
  • By Jay Heater
  • March 21, 2023
Lake Club home sells for $5.15 million in Lakewood Ranch
Pat and Larry Thompson
  • By Harry Sayer
  • March 18, 2023
Avant-Garde 2023 brings the '70s to Ringling College
River Strand's Lisa Larson, Kathy Justinak, Mary Griffith, Nedra Clark, Valerie Thurston, Sandy Franks, Adrian Figliotti, and Marla Coniglio lit up the runway during Stylin' at the Strand.
  • By Jay Heater
  • March 18, 2023
River Strand models raise funds for Food Bank of Manatee County
Dick Hyman performs.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • March 18, 2023
Jazz legend highlights six-day festival in Sarasota
Lakewood Ranch's Danielle Gassenhofer listens carefully as her children, 8-year-old Eleanor Gassenhofer and 6-year-old Edison Gassenhofer, get advice on how to cast from Robert LaVopa, a member of the Lakewood Ranch Angler's Club.
  • By Liz Ramos
  • March 18, 2023
Lakewood Ranch Angler's Club Youth Fishing Seminar reels in fun
The Morrissey and McCarthy families were having a blast at the event.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • March 18, 2023
Attendees find greater than gold at Shamrock Pub block party
Kiwanis members gather to present the proceeds of the Lawn Party held on Dec. 5, 2022 to the Children's Guardian Fund.
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • March 17, 2023
Lawn Party proceeds given to Children's Guardian Fund
Attendees collaborated with local artist Brandon Thrift to create a community art piece.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • March 17, 2023
Community Foundation honors partners, community at Better Together
Party planners Kathleen Riley, Lynne Heuston, Donna Heffner, Vivian Fagan, Pat Clifford, Rudell Hickey, Pam Tselios and Judy Behny
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • March 16, 2023
Spanish Main Yacht Club celebrates St. Patrick's Day
The home on 1287 Whitehall Place was built in 1972. It has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,762 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes
  • March 16, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Feb. 27 to March 3 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis
José Andrés speaks with Michael Klauber.
  • By Harry Sayer
  • March 15, 2023
Chef José Andrés headlines latest RCLA Town Hall event
Joanne Hummert, Stacy Ridenour and Franz Hummert
  • By Harry Sayer
  • March 15, 2023
Sarasota Opera hosts Opera Aficionado Dinner
5005 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Unit 2
  • By Adam Hughes
  • March 15, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Feb. 2 to -March 3 in Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key, Bird Key
Shirley Goodman tap dances at her 100th birthday party at the Senior Friendship Center dance floor.
  • By Dariela Delgado
  • March 14, 2023
The Dancing Nana celebrates her 100th birthday
Jenni Kopelman models a sundress and bag.
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • March 14, 2023
St. Mary's holds Sara Campbell fashion show
Head of Dreamers Academy Cathy Rodriguez addresses the crowd
  • By Dariela Delgado
  • March 13, 2023
Dreamers Academy hosts first gala
Leon Pitts II sings to an audience member.
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • March 13, 2023
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe wows with Motown hits
Jubilee Arts Baltimore Program Director Ashley "Ms. Black" Yates.
  • By Dariela Delgado
  • March 13, 2023
Orioles athletes join music artists for a good cause
Board Chair Jim Travers, Pete "Maverick" Mitchell and co-chairwomen Susan Travers and Kathy Martella
  • By Harry Sayer
  • March 11, 2023
Kenny Loggins headlines 2023 Van Wezel Gala
The Meadows' Patricia Scalia learns from John Scoedler about his photograph "A Divided America," which he took after an American flag was caught on a passing outrigger boat, then torn apart by the wind, in New Jersey.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • March 11, 2023
University Park's Art in the Park highlights diversity of artistic talent
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Latest News Photo Galleries

1
Bradenton 6-year-old Vincent Wang gets some tips from Robert LaVopa of the Lakewood Ranch Anglers Club during the annual Youth Fishing Tournament March 25 at Lake Uihlein.
  • March 25, 2023
Kids fall for fishing in Lakewood Ranch — hook, line and sinker
2
Sean Allison, Shannon Johnson, Chris Pfahler, Andrew Vac and Delesa Morris
  • March 24, 2023
Tidewell Foundation hosts Off the Clock
3
10-year-old Kylie Ung, 12-year-old Isaiah Edwards, 11-year-old Isariah Edwards and 13-year-old Isaialyah Edwards at the 2023 Sarasota County Fair.
  • March 23, 2023
Community is part of the show at Sarasota County Fair
4
Andy Sandberg
  • March 22, 2023
Broadway stars join Andy Sandberg for Hermitage's 20th anniversary concert
5
Realtor Stacy Haas of Michael Saunders & Company announced the sale of a $5.15 million Lake Club home on Tuesday.
  • March 21, 2023
Lake Club home sells for $5.15 million in Lakewood Ranch

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