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Malacy and the Rev. Charleston Wilson, Commodore Bob Williams, Fleet Captain Jon Turner and Susan Pinzino
  • By Katie Johns
  • December 2, 2018
Bird Key lights up fleet
Santa and Mrs. Claus are always the last float on the parade.
  • By Amelia Hanks
  • December 2, 2018
Santa the star of Sarasota's holiday parade
About six motor boats, decorated in Christmas lights, arrived at Linger Lodge shortly after 7 p.m. They left from Jiggs Landing and made their way down the Braden River.
  • By Pam Eubanks
  • December 1, 2018
Boat parade lights up Braden River
  • By Pam Eubanks
  • December 1, 2018
SMART's got it covered — with new arena
Ryan Blitz and Executive Director Rebecca Blitz with Varun Bulusu
  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • December 1, 2018
Kids enjoy sweet treats at Christmas in Candyland
Co-Chairwomen Carole Crosby and Melissa Furman
  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • November 30, 2018
Designing Women Boutique celebrate with Italian flair
Sheila Follett and Lori Friedman
  • By Katie Johns
  • November 30, 2018
Casa Del Mar owners host Jamaican bash
Lou McGrew and Bill McGrew
  • By Amelia Hanks
  • November 30, 2018
Seafood at the seashore on Siesta Key
  • By Katie Johns
  • November 30, 2018
Christmas concert kickstarts holiday season at St. Mary
  • By Katie Johns
  • November 30, 2018
Longboat Key Tennis Center hosts annual senior clay courts tournament
Veda Krolik and Rhea Krolik take a picture with Santa.
  • By Amelia Hanks
  • November 29, 2018
Sarasota Christmas tree lights up
Co-Chairs Harry Leopold and Audrey Robbins with Linda and David Green
  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • November 28, 2018
Sarasota Orchestra premiers its first dinner series of the season
Co-Chairs Sherry and Tom Koski
  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • November 28, 2018
Panelists share life journeys during Pines of Sarasota Foundation luncheon
Joanne Tachtenberg, Patty Schreiber and Sylvia Bloom.
  • By Amelia Hanks
  • November 28, 2018
Women of Temple Sinai learn about SRQ
Maia Robinson is a flower in the play, and her big petals weigh her down a little bit.
  • By Amelia Hanks
  • November 28, 2018
Students show their acting chops in Lakewood Ranch
  • By Observer Staff
  • November 28, 2018
Photos: Camelot at the Colony
Honorees Sharon Spelman, John M. Wilson, Steve Hogan, Barbara Redmond, Vic Meyrich, Stephanie Moss, Marian Wallace, Howard Millman, Bob Naismith and Eberle Thomas
  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • November 27, 2018
Asolo Repertory Theatre celebrates 60 years
  • By Amelia Hanks
  • November 24, 2018
Lakewood Ranch hosts first seafood festival
  • By Ryan Kohn
  • November 23, 2018
Riverview football reaches first final four since 2004
  • By Shane Donglasan
  • November 23, 2018
SPARCC shelter's pet kennel gets some help from volunteers
Marshall Knapp, a senior, is one of the drum majors that lead the Braden River marching band to victory.
  • By Amelia Hanks
  • November 21, 2018
Braden River is still the best
Co-Chairwoman Heather Hawley, President Ashley Guttridge and Co-Chairwoman Dani Sobolewski
  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • November 21, 2018
Designing Daughters bartend for charity
  • By Katie Johns
  • November 20, 2018
Interfaith Service brings community together
  • By Shane Donglasan
  • November 19, 2018
Humanizing homelessness
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Malacy and the Rev. Charleston Wilson, Commodore Bob Williams, Fleet Captain Jon Turner and Susan Pinzino
  • December 2, 2018
Bird Key lights up fleet
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Santa and Mrs. Claus are always the last float on the parade.
  • December 2, 2018
Santa the star of Sarasota's holiday parade
3
About six motor boats, decorated in Christmas lights, arrived at Linger Lodge shortly after 7 p.m. They left from Jiggs Landing and made their way down the Braden River.
  • December 1, 2018
Boat parade lights up Braden River
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  • December 1, 2018
SMART's got it covered — with new arena
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Ryan Blitz and Executive Director Rebecca Blitz with Varun Bulusu
  • December 1, 2018
Kids enjoy sweet treats at Christmas in Candyland

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