Reader’s Photo of the Month

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Submissions open — through September 14, 2026 Voting opens September 15, 2026

Share your best shots that capture the spirit of our community! Every month, we invite readers to submit their original photos of local people, places, events, and scenes from the SouthShore / Riverview / Sun City Center area.

All eligible entries are featured in this gallery, and readers vote for their favorite. The winning photo is featured as the Reader’s Photo of the Month — recognized in our weekly emailed newsletter, on observernews.net, and in the printed edition.

This month’s theme: The theme for the first month is “Through Your Lens” — it’s completely open.

This month’s entries

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Rainbow fromLongboat Key Dock by Anne, LBK public dock Sarasota Bay

Submissions open — through September 14, 2026

Voting opens September 15, 2026