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Swell Things cuts the ribbon.
  • By Amelia Hanks
  • January 10, 2019
Siesta Key Chamber unveils new businesses
The violin kit, which is $1,200 is the most expensive item auctioned off at the Crystal Ball.
  • By Amelia Hanks
  • January 10, 2019
Friends of the Selby Public Library host annual fundraiser
  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • January 9, 2019
Designing Daughters awards 30 local nonprofits
  • By Samantha Chaney
  • January 9, 2019
Legacy Trail fans rejoice at unveiling of Laurel Road overpass
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
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Swell Things cuts the ribbon.
  • January 10, 2019
Siesta Key Chamber unveils new businesses
2
The violin kit, which is $1,200 is the most expensive item auctioned off at the Crystal Ball.
  • January 10, 2019
Friends of the Selby Public Library host annual fundraiser
3
  • January 9, 2019
Designing Daughters awards 30 local nonprofits
4
  • January 9, 2019
Legacy Trail fans rejoice at unveiling of Laurel Road overpass
5
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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