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  • By Katie Johns
  • December 7, 2017
L'Ambiance dresses up for the holidays
September: Scott Veix captured this photo after Hurricane Irma dropped the top of a Cook pine, giving an up-close look at something not normally seen in Braden Woods.
  • By Observer Staff
  • December 7, 2017
Scroll through your monthly weather and nature photo contest winners for Fall
  • By Pam Eubanks
  • December 6, 2017
Lakewood Ranch women dance night away
  • By Katie Johns
  • December 6, 2017
Garden Club cheers to the holidays
Mary Bensel, Chairwoman of the Arts Education Task Force Nancy Roucher and Executive Director of the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County Jim Shirley
  • By Niki Kottmann
  • December 6, 2017
Sarasota County principals celebrate artistic achievements
  • By Berkley Mason
  • December 6, 2017
Students' display a new state of mind upon return from Broadway
  • By Katie Johns
  • December 6, 2017
Chamber networks with neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann
  • December 5, 2017
Compeer thanks its top supporters
  • By Cliff Roles
  • December 5, 2017
Derek Han and Federico Agostino present An Evening of Johannes Brahms
  • By Pam Eubanks
  • December 5, 2017
Esplanade parades holiday spirit in Lakewood Ranch
  • By Pam Eubanks
  • December 5, 2017
'Elfis' visits Bradenton school
Event chairs Embracing Our Differences board member Graci McGillicuddy, Board Chairman Dennis McGillicuddy and event speaker Booker High School principal and Florida Principal of the Year Rachel Shelley.
  • By Anna Brugmann
  • December 5, 2017
Embracing Our Differences celebrates its 15th season
The home, built in 1982, has gone through more than a decade of renovations and expansions.
  • By Ryan Butler
  • December 5, 2017
Longboat home listed for $12.5 million
  • By Niki Kottmann
  • December 4, 2017
Aly Raisman speaks at Women's Day Luncheon
  • By Anna Brugmann
  • December 4, 2017
Laurel neighbors deck the park
Diane and Pete Shaw and Esther Martin
  • By Anna Brugmann
  • December 4, 2017
Casa Del Mar gets groovy
  • By Cliff Roles
  • December 3, 2017
Designing Women's Boutique hosts annual gala at Michael's on the Bay
  • By Niki Kottmann
  • December 3, 2017
Make-A-Wish makes holiday dreams come true at annual fundraiser
  • By Anna Brugmann
  • December 3, 2017
Holiday cheer goes on parade in Sarasota
  • By Anna Brugmann
  • December 3, 2017
Siesta Beach hosts annual Seafood and Music Festival
  • By Katie Johns
  • December 2, 2017
Lawn Party serves Longboat's best dishes
  • By Pam Eubanks
  • December 2, 2017
Manatee County hosts TSA competition
Kathryn Shea, President and CEO and Stacy Pinkerton
  • By Daniel Perales
  • December 2, 2017
Festival of Trees celebrates its 30th Anniversary
  • By Katie Johns
  • December 1, 2017
Santa brings holiday cheer to St. Armands
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  • December 7, 2017
L'Ambiance dresses up for the holidays
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September: Scott Veix captured this photo after Hurricane Irma dropped the top of a Cook pine, giving an up-close look at something not normally seen in Braden Woods.
  • December 7, 2017
Scroll through your monthly weather and nature photo contest winners for Fall
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  • December 6, 2017
Lakewood Ranch women dance night away
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  • December 6, 2017
Garden Club cheers to the holidays
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Mary Bensel, Chairwoman of the Arts Education Task Force Nancy Roucher and Executive Director of the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County Jim Shirley
  • December 6, 2017
Sarasota County principals celebrate artistic achievements

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