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Roller skating sensation Anita Zeman manages to keep smiling, even as her husband Karoly Zeman launches her into the air under the Waterside Place Pavilion July 4 during Star-Spangled Spectacular.
  • By Jay Heater
  • July 5, 2025
Star-Spangled Spectacular lights up Waterside Place in Lakewood Ranch
Best friends Olivia Geler and McKenna Bonura snap their photos from the finish tower July 3 at Nathan Benderson Park during Fireworks on the Lake.
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • July 4, 2025
Rain can't stop the pop at Nathan Benderson Park
Members of the Friends of Legacy Trail all prepare for the opening of the new trail bridge.
  • By Carlin Gillen
  • July 3, 2025
Sarasota cyclists are switching gears for the new Legacy Trail bridge
Outgoing Rotary Club of Longboat Key President Jan Wallace and incoming President Terri Driver crack a smile after Wallace officially passes the gavel on June 24 at Hugo's II.
  • By Dana Kampa
  • July 1, 2025
Jan Wallace passes gavel to new Rotary Club of Longboat Key head
Kristin Hokanson, the Fiorelli Winery owner, says the Red, White and Blueberry Celebration gets bigger and better each year.
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • June 30, 2025
Fiorelli Winery hosts Red, White and Blueberry Celebration
Manager Kate Ruh, Co-owner Michael Garey and Head Chef Sebastian Villaseca.
  • By Carlin Gillen
  • June 27, 2025
Lazy Lobster is giving thanks and giving back in more ways than one
Manatee Technical College graduates Carmen Lesser, Kelsey Seeley and Maria Galante complete the applied cybersecurity program which takes seven months.
  • By Madison Bierl
  • June 27, 2025
MTC graduates reflect on their lessons at graduation
Teacher Heather Gomez, River Marshall, 8, her sister Millie Krystyniak, 3, and student Bryan Marchan, 11, meet Scout the Eagle.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • June 27, 2025
Eagle Fest spreads wings across the community at Alta Vista Elementary
The run begins during the June 3 beach run.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • June 26, 2025
Kids Summer Beach Runs continue to draw crowds
Heather Kasten and Daniel DeLeo at Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick address attendees.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • June 25, 2025
Sarasota Chamber of Commerce honors local businesses with spectacle
Lakewood Ranch's Kevin Allen connects with the crowd during the Florida Studio Theatre's improv show at Waterside Place June 20.
  • By Jay Heater
  • June 23, 2025
Florida Studio Theatre entertainers provide the laughs at Waterside
"Shrek the Musical Jr." was put together from beginning to end in a span of two weeks at a summer camp led by Michelle McCord, the director and owner of Ovation School of Musical Theatre.
  • By Madison Bierl
  • June 23, 2025
Young performers tell the story of 'Shrek the Musical Jr.'
Heather Rippy, owner of Driftwood Beach Home and Garden poses after a successful first of the Season Summer Night Out.
  • By Carlin Gillen
  • June 21, 2025
Summer Night Out has the Whitney Plaza buzzing with laugher and chatter
Members of the Indian Association of Manasota, led by president Megha Vaid, dance at this year's Diverse Fest at The Harvest Sarasota on June 14.
  • By Dana Kampa
  • June 18, 2025
Sarasota church The Harvest encourages community unity at Diverse Fest
Eboni Rome and owner Natasha Milhouse run the NHome Taste of Soul booth at a Juneteenth festival on June 14.
  • By Dana Kampa
  • June 17, 2025
Juneteenth celebration brings together entrepreneurs
Jonathan Farthing and his daughter, Julianna, turn the top deck of The Oval into a dance floor as they celebrate Father's Day with a special Sundays at the Bay show.
  • By Dana Kampa
  • June 17, 2025
The Bay Sarasota celebrates Father's Day
From left to right: Nick Williams, Donna Portaro and Nicole Bocdin are keeping volunteers energized with healthy snacks.
  • By Carlin Gillen
  • June 16, 2025
All smiles no trash at Mote's Sea to Shore: Clean and Explore Event
Shelton Quarles poses for a photo with Rowan, 4, Madison, 3, and Grayson Izaguirre, 6. If they were superheroes, Rowan would be the Hulk, Madison would be a unicorn and Grayson would be Spiderman.
  • By Madison Bierl
  • June 14, 2025
Dad's Day Block Party attracts sports fans and superheroes
Star Farms' Cooper Roy, 4, is front and center during storytime and enjoying every word.
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • June 12, 2025
Mini crafters convene at Bob Gardner Park for summer camp
Michael Knapp, stage name Greta Gripp, performs an acrobatic routine at the Silver Pride celebration June 7 at Senior Friendship Centers.
  • By Dana Kampa
  • June 10, 2025
Sarasota seniors ring in Pride Month
ShimmyBOOM bellydancers, lead by Misha Nell, performed at the SRQCon at the Selby Libraries.
  • By Carlin Gillen
  • June 10, 2025
Heroes, villains and cartoon characters come to life at SRQCon 2025
RealRail President Allen Novak and club member Doug Neumann work on the O Scale train layout that will be available during the club's special event June 14-15.
  • By Jay Heater
  • June 10, 2025
All aboard for Father's Day weekend fun at RealRail in Bradenton
Carol Smith lends a hand with the beach cleanup at Siesta Beach for World Ocean Day on June 8, kicking off a week of events by Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium.
  • By Dana Kampa
  • June 9, 2025
Keeping 'America's best beach' sharp for World Ocean Day
Rob Vega shows the aluminum wiring he uses to craft his lightweight, tarnish-resistant jewelry at last weekend's St. Armands Circle Craft Festival.
  • By Dana Kampa
  • June 9, 2025
From aluminum to acrylic, St. Armands gets crafty
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Latest News Photo Galleries

1
Roller skating sensation Anita Zeman manages to keep smiling, even as her husband Karoly Zeman launches her into the air under the Waterside Place Pavilion July 4 during Star-Spangled Spectacular.
  • July 5, 2025
Star-Spangled Spectacular lights up Waterside Place in Lakewood Ranch
2
Best friends Olivia Geler and McKenna Bonura snap their photos from the finish tower July 3 at Nathan Benderson Park during Fireworks on the Lake.
  • July 4, 2025
Rain can't stop the pop at Nathan Benderson Park
3
Members of the Friends of Legacy Trail all prepare for the opening of the new trail bridge.
  • July 3, 2025
Sarasota cyclists are switching gears for the new Legacy Trail bridge
4
Outgoing Rotary Club of Longboat Key President Jan Wallace and incoming President Terri Driver crack a smile after Wallace officially passes the gavel on June 24 at Hugo's II.
  • July 1, 2025
Jan Wallace passes gavel to new Rotary Club of Longboat Key head
5
Kristin Hokanson, the Fiorelli Winery owner, says the Red, White and Blueberry Celebration gets bigger and better each year.
  • June 30, 2025
Fiorelli Winery hosts Red, White and Blueberry Celebration

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