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Olissio Zoppe performed for the first time in his native Sarasota.
  • By Jay Heater
  • January 9, 2019
Cirque Ma'Ceo presents Sarasota with 'culture with class'
Guest speaker John Michael Chambers and Republican Club of Longboat Key President Joe McElmeel
  • By Katie Johns
  • January 8, 2019
John Michael Chambers visits with Longboat Key Republicans
  • By Ryan Kohn
  • January 8, 2019
ODA opens new indoor sports facility
Bob Gary, guest speaker David Houle, Victoria Baum and Longboat Key Democratic Club President Ken Marsh
  • By Katie Johns
  • January 8, 2019
Longboat Key Democrats reunite for 2019
  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • January 6, 2019
Sarasota Ballet "Steeles" the show for 28th season gala
There were orchids that cost up to $300 at the show.
  • By Amelia Hanks
  • January 6, 2019
Sarasota Orchid Society show sells flower power
The girls Riverview High School came out to show support for Andrew Monroe, who played soccer when he attended Riverview.
  • By Amelia Hanks
  • January 6, 2019
Andrew Monroe Memorial 5K races for a purpose
Isaac Azerad, Rabbi Elaine Glickman and Sabrina Silverberg
  • By Amelia Hanks
  • January 5, 2019
Exploring new cultures in Sarasota
  • By Pam Eubanks
  • January 4, 2019
Lakewood Ranch celebrates 25 years
Bernard and Marion Levine
  • By Katie Johns
  • January 4, 2019
Temple Beth Israel gathers for first 2019 dinner
Caroline and Townsend Mink
  • By Katie Johns
  • January 4, 2019
All Angels hosts Epiphany concert
Rob Rominiecki and President and CEO Jennifer Rominiecki
  • By Cliff Roles
  • January 2, 2019
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens lights up the new year
The pineapple dropped on once the clock struck midnight.
  • By Amelia Hanks
  • December 31, 2018
Happy New Year, Sarasota!
On a morning more suited to hot chocolate than Gatorade, hundreds of runners turned out for the Andrew Monroe Memorial 5K on Siesta Beach.
  • By Observer Staff
  • December 28, 2018
Sarasota's year in pictures: 2018
India and Bruce Lesser hold a photo of their husky, Thor, at the Animal Rescue Coalition’s Unconditional Love Gala on Feb. 24.
  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • December 28, 2018
2018: Best of Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff
  • December 27, 2018
Longboat year in review: 2018
Isabel Decluccia glues down her stuffed dog on the front of her sweater.
  • By Amelia Hanks
  • December 20, 2018
Sweater weather in Sarasota
Kayla Pizarro, Cedric Washington, Jayden Washington, Mia Washington and Paris Phillips
  • By Amelia Hanks
  • December 20, 2018
Light up the holiday season at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
Trinity Jackson got her face painted during the party.
  • By Amelia Hanks
  • December 19, 2018
Dick Vitale says 'Merry Christmas' to Sarasota Boys and Girl's Club
Fifth-grader Kiran Kalia plays the xylophone.
  • By Pam Eubanks
  • December 18, 2018
Witt Orffestra rings in holiday season
Mike Wilson, Executive Director Jennifer Rominiecki, Linda Carson and Bob Harrigan
  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • December 18, 2018
Circle Members flip the switch with the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
  • By Amelia Hanks
  • December 18, 2018
Flooring company serves up turkeys for first responders
Hawley Holesbeke, Ethan Winsler and Payton Netting get their pictures taken by their parents before the program starts.
  • By Amelia Hanks
  • December 17, 2018
Singing good tidings at First Presbyterian Preschool
Co-Chairs Chuck and Margie Barancik and Clare and Rich Segall
  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • December 17, 2018
Jewish Family & Children's Service of the Suncoast takes guests into the wild
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Olissio Zoppe performed for the first time in his native Sarasota.
  • January 9, 2019
Cirque Ma'Ceo presents Sarasota with 'culture with class'
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Guest speaker John Michael Chambers and Republican Club of Longboat Key President Joe McElmeel
  • January 8, 2019
John Michael Chambers visits with Longboat Key Republicans
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  • January 8, 2019
ODA opens new indoor sports facility
4
Bob Gary, guest speaker David Houle, Victoria Baum and Longboat Key Democratic Club President Ken Marsh
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Longboat Key Democrats reunite for 2019
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  • January 6, 2019
Sarasota Ballet "Steeles" the show for 28th season gala

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