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A Day in the Life of Sarasota

Photographers Jenny Acheson, Everett Dennison, Chris Lake, Brad McCourtney and Chad Spencer span the region to capture the things people do and the places they go, from sunrise to moonrise.

Photography by Jenny Acheson, Everett Dennison, Chris Lake, Brad McCourtney, and Chad Spencer February 26, 2019 Published in the March 2019 issue of Sarasota Magazine

An early morning run over the Ringling Bridge.

Lines form to buy fresh doughnuts at Five-O Donut Co. on weekend mornings.

Photography by Everett Dennison

Steven Carlin with his daughter Anna at Southside Elementary School.

Photography by Chris Lake

A crossing guard helps pedestrians navigate downtown's streets safely.

The Saturday farmer's market.

Photography by Everett Dennison

Dogs almost outnumber people at the market.

A player throws the ball at the Sarasota Lawn Bowling Club.

Photography by Brad McCourtney

The Greater Hurst Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Newtown.

Photography by Everett Dennison

A couple strolls past the statue of David in The Ringling courtyard.

Photography by Jenny Acheson

Ted Parker and his standard poodle, Charlie, enjoy a drink at Patrick’s 1481 on Main Street.

Photography by Chris Lake

Boaters stroll past a yacht worth millions at Marina Jack.

Photography by Everett Dennison

A woman snaps a shot of Unconditional Surrender on the Sarasota bayfront.

Photography by Everett Dennison

Maine transplant and Bird Key resident “Mr. Pendleton” sits on his favorite bench at Bird Key Park.

Photography by Everett Dennison

Dara Cherry with her daughter in front of the Wright Bush House, one of the first houses built in Newtown.

Photography by Jenny Acheson

Working up a sweat at the Frank G. Berlin Sr. YMCA

Photography by Chris Lake

Students hard at work at Ringling College of Art and Design.

Photography by Jenny Acheson

Elijah Luzginov plays his violin at the Sarasota Farmer’s Market.

Photography by Everett Dennison

Delivering mail at 1330 Main Street (a.k.a. Orange Blossom Tower) downtown.

Photography by Everett Dennison

"Dr. Nik" is a downtown fixture.

Photography by Everett Dennison

The Sarasota Opera House marquee.

Photography by Chris Lake

Downtown construction dominates the skyline.

Photography by Everett Dennison

A mother and daughter at The Ringling.

A Mennonite woman talks on her cell phone in front of Yoder’s in Pinecraft..

Photography by Everett Dennison

A cyclist whizzes by construction at The Mark in downtown Sarasota.

A lifeguard at work.

Live-aboard boater Cory DeFerrari in front of his dinghy at Bayfront Park.

A man unloads deliveries in the alley behind Main Street.

A fisherman casting into Sarasota Bay from City Island.

Photography by Chad Spencer

A paddleboarder prepares for a day on the water.

Photography by Everett Dennison

Poolside fruit drinks at the Tropical Breeze Resort on Siesta Key.

Photography by Everett Dennison

A vacationer proposes to his girlfriend on Siesta Beach.

Photography by Everett Dennison

Horticulturist Anastasia Sallen tends to plants in Selby Gardens’ greenhouse.

Photography by Jenny Acheson

Sunset bathes downtown Sarasota in golden light.

Photography by Chad Spencer

A grove of pines in Myakka River State Park’s Bee Island.

Photography by Everett Dennison

Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall patrons sip drinks as they wait for the Gladys Knight show to start.

Photography by Everett Dennison

A nighttime soccer tournament at the Robert Taylor Community Center.

Photography by Jenny Acheson

Two people play darts at Smokin’ Joes.

Photography by Everett Dennison

Musicians at the Gator Club.

Photography by Everett Dennison

A man shows off his three-wheeler up and down Main Street.

Photography by Everett Dennison

A couple walks past Clasico at Main and Palm.

Photography by Everett Dennison

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From an early morning on the Ringling Bridge to a late night at the Gator Club, here are moments that make up a day in the life of our city.

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