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RJ McLaughlin gets ready to make a run for second base while first baseman, Chase Harmon, watches closely.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 14, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Ashton Elementary's Fifth Grade World Series

The fifth graders at Ashton Elementary enjoyed a day out on the ball fields, Friday, May 4, as part of the annual Ashton Elementary World Series field trip to Twin Lakes Park.

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Shanear Shuler sang “Dynamite.”
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 14, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Bay Haven's Got Talent

Students packed the Bay Haven cafeteria Friday, May 11, for the Bay Haven's Got Talent show. Students took turns performing acts including karate demonstrations, hula hooping songs and dances.

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Kate Honea, Ricardo Graziano, Hillary Steele, Danielle Brown and Ricki Bertoni
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 14, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Our Season of Dreams Luncheon

Friends of the Sarasota Ballet held a luncheon and panel discussion about the 2011/2012 ballet season, Monday, May 14, at Michael's on East.

  • Sarasota
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Pearce Rouwhorst and Jessie Boswell
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 14, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Booker High School Prom

Booker High School students and their dates gathered at Michael's on East Saturday, May 12, to dance the night away at prom. The night was Paris-themed, and guests enjoyed food, drink and dance.

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Kai Cameron enjoys a snow cone.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 14, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Phillippi Shores Spring Fling

Students and their families gathered at Phillippi Shores Elementary Friday, March 11, to celebrate spring in style. The playground was transformed into a carnival featuring bounce houses, rock climbing walls and various games and booths.

  • Sarasota
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Janet Weidner, Harlee Johnson and Kayley Smith
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 14, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences Toracon

Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences held its first annual anime and gaming convention, called Toracon, Saturday, May 12. Students joined vendors and visitors from the community, as they dressed in costumes, played games, attended demonstrations and shared their interest in anime. Organizer Liz Smith said the idea for Toracon came from SSAS student's desire to hold their own convention, much like the larger ones held across the state.

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Derek McGarvey, 49, of Clearwater
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 14, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY & VIDEO: FIT International Triathlon

Approximately 600 people competed in the FIT International Triathlon, Saturday, May 12, out on Siesta Key.

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Lori Black and Claire Fornshell
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 14, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sister Keys Island Cleanup

Sarasota Bay Watch, a nonprofit group dedicated to protecting and restoring Sarasota Bay's ecosystem, stayed true to their mission with a Sister Keys Island cleanup. Over 100 participants met at Mar Vista Saturday morning, May 14, rolled up their sleeves and got down to business. They were wet, sandy and sweaty but all were smiling because they collected a whole dumpster's worth of trash bags.

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Alicia Stevens leads the class in a stretch, Thursday, May 10, during Vinyasa & Vino at the Hyatt Regency.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Third Annual Vinyasa & Vino

More than 30 people attended the 3rd annual Vinyasa & Vino event, Thursday, May 10, at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota. Local yoga instructor Alicia Stevens organized the yoga and wine event.

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Michael Neuman, 9, and his mom, Michelle, pick out sweets from the dessert table, Sunday, May 13, at the Selby Gardens Mother’s Day Brunch.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Mother's Day Brunch at Selby Gardens

Mothers, grandmothers and great-grandmothers were treated to a lavish brunch with their loved ones, Sunday, May 13, at Selby Gardens.

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Melody Ramos, 8, works on properly placing her “hikae” into her arrangement.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Ikebana class at Gulf Gate Library

Members of Ikebana International Sarasota taught more than 40 students the basic elements of creating Ikebana flower arrangements from the Sogetsu School of Ikebana, Saturday, May 12, at the Gulf Gate Library. The children each made their own arrangements and took them home to present to their mothers as Mother's Day gifts.

  • Sarasota
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Sophomore Arely Bonilla and senior Sebastian Ramirez danced the night away.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: BRHS Prom

Students at Braden River High enjoyed an evening Masquerade May 11, as they celebrated Prom at the Bradenton Auditorium.

  • East County
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Participants suit up to clean up; mechanical grabbers are the weapons of choice.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Adopt-a-Road pick up

The Siesta Key Association and the Siesta Key Village Association sponsored a road cleanup Saturday, May 12. The group of 14 collected a total of 22 bags, nearly breaking a record from a previous outing.

  • Siesta Key
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Ray Rini, 5, drinks his tea with his mom, Alison, Thursday, May 10.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Pre-K Mother's Day Tea

The pre-k students at Out-of-Door Academy had a Mother's Day tea, Thursday, May 10.

  • Siesta Key
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Lakewood Ranch Medical Center's Breanne Guy and Sarah Coonan enjoyed a catered lunch for National Hospital Week.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • May 11, 2012
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Good eats

As part of National Hospital Week, employees at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center enjoyed a catered lunch and a visit from the Bradenton Marauders Friday.

  • East County
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