More than 100 Braden River High students tuned up their instruments and headed out into the summer sun for the Pirates annual band camp Aug. 4. During the camp, which began Aug. 1 and runs through Aug. 12, students practiced marching and learned music for this year's show 'Air,' which depicts man's imagination of flight.

The 2011 Sarasota Slam was a huge success this past week with the final weighing in of the fish caught taking place Saturday, August 6 at Marina Jack's.

Many local community members as well as Sarasota Yacht Club members came out Saturday, August 6 to attend Scallopalooza at the Sarasota Yacht Club. The evening included a cocktail hour, dinner and a silent auction to raise money for the Sarasota Bay Watch's scallop restoration project.

The Downtown Sarasota Kiwanis Club today held a joint meeting with the Rotary Club of Sarasota at Broadway Bar.

At 93 years old, East County resident Hub Hubbel still loves to practice his rodeo tricks.

Foundation for Dreams this week is finishing up its summer of camps for children with disabilities with a special "All Star" themed camp. Campers with disabilities such as ADHD and bi-polar disorder enjoyed canoeing, arts and crafts, swimming and other activities.

Nearly 70 children are gathering this week at Cornerstone Church of Lakewood Ranch for the church's annual Vacation Bible School. This year's event, themed Beach Bash, featured Bible stories, games, arts and crafts, music and more.

Ballroom dancers from around the state of Florida came out to show off their stuff Wednesday, August 3 in the ballroom of the Ritz Carlton Sarasota for the Florida State DanceSport Championships.

Scattered rain storms today created a picture-perfect moment.

The Payne Park Skate Park in downtown Sarasota is a great place to hang out with friends and get some practice time on either your skateboard or scooter.

Donna Tortorice, co-owner of Pop Craft, poses out by her cart Monday, August 1 on the sidewalk across the street from Hollywood 20. Tortorice's co-owner is her son, Martin Scott, who makes the all natural artisan popsicles. Flavors range from the typical icy strawberry lemon to a creamy Mexican chocolate to the more unique watermelon dill.

Volunteers came out to learn about seagrass and how to monitor and collect data about seagrass Saturday, July 30 at the Turtle Beach Community Center. Led by environmental speicalist Amanda Dominguez, volunteers were taught about how to properly identify certain types of seagrass, as well as how much seagrass is covering the area as well as what the epiphytic algae coverage is like on the seagrass.