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Kristy Kaufman captures people's attention with the outfit she's modeling.
  • By Liz Ramos
  • November 11, 2020
Tara fashion on the runway in east Bradenton
Austin, Barbara and Noah Siffermann are excited for the Veterans Day assembly.
  • By Liz Ramos
  • November 11, 2020
A Tara Elementary salute
  • By Liz Ramos
  • November 11, 2020
Strange season ends for Lakewood Ranch Mustangs' band
  • By Brendan Lavell
  • November 11, 2020
Crafts for a cause at east Bradenton holiday showcase
  • By Liz Ramos
  • November 10, 2020
Winn-Dixie opens new store in Lakewood Ranch Wednesday
  • By Liz Ramos
  • November 10, 2020
An election with Grace in Lakewood Ranch
  • By Ryan Kohn
  • November 6, 2020
Thunder football advances in SSAC playoffs
  • By Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 6, 2020
New pair of swans, Chuck and Margie, come to Longboat Key
  • By Observer Staff
  • November 5, 2020
Happy Veterans Day
  • By Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 5, 2020
St. Mary, Star of the Sea Christmas Bazaar brings cheer early
  • By Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 4, 2020
Longboat Key golfers swinging back into season
  • By Brendan Lavell
  • November 4, 2020
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance goes outdoors
  • By Liz Ramos
  • November 4, 2020
Final performance for Braden River High band
  • By Liz Ramos
  • November 4, 2020
Born to dance in Lakewood Ranch
  • By Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 4, 2020
Natural neighbors: An informed walk of Longboat Key's beaches
Keira Taylor, Ronnie Dewitt, Rachelle Light, Renee Taylor and McKenzie Taylor
  • By Harry Sayer
  • November 3, 2020
Republicans celebrate at Robarts Arena
  • By Mark Bergin
  • November 3, 2020
Longboat Key voters revel in the Election Day tradition
  • By Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 2, 2020
Fright Night on St. Armands brings out the Circle's spooky side
Perry Washington tends to his Perry's Original Roadside and Barbecue offerings. The wonderful smells wafted throughout the Market at Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater
  • November 1, 2020
Lakewood Ranch bullish on its Market
  • By Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 1, 2020
Longboat author hosts book signing
  • By Liz Ramos
  • October 31, 2020
Spooky fun around the classroom in Lakewood Ranch
Sofia Maniscalco was ready for candy.
  • By Harry Sayer
  • October 31, 2020
Siesta Key throws Halloween Safe Treats event
Monaka Oberer, Grayson Tullio and Jennifer Tullio get ready to kick off the annual Boo Run at Nathan Benderson Park Oct. 31. It took a Superman kind of effort to get the race organized in just weeks.
  • By Jay Heater
  • October 31, 2020
Runners have no fear at Boo Run at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota
  • By Ryan Kohn
  • October 30, 2020
Sailors football rallies to beat Mustangs
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Kristy Kaufman captures people's attention with the outfit she's modeling.
  • November 11, 2020
Tara fashion on the runway in east Bradenton
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Austin, Barbara and Noah Siffermann are excited for the Veterans Day assembly.
  • November 11, 2020
A Tara Elementary salute
3
  • November 11, 2020
Strange season ends for Lakewood Ranch Mustangs' band
4
  • November 11, 2020
Crafts for a cause at east Bradenton holiday showcase
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  • November 10, 2020
Winn-Dixie opens new store in Lakewood Ranch Wednesday

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