• Alternate Text

  • Loading

  • Holiday Gift Guide
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App
  • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • LWR Life
  • Galleries
  • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Red Tide Map
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Longboat
    • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • LWR Life
  • Galleries
  • More
    • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Red Tide Map
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Holiday Gift Guide
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App

Photo Galleries

  • By Kristen Herhold
  • December 16, 2015
Christmas comes to St. Armands Circle
  • By Kristen Herhold
  • December 16, 2015
Republican Club has a Grand Old Party
Braden River junior guard Deoni Cason goes up for a layup.
  • By Jen Blanco
  • December 16, 2015
Pirates gain edge on Sailors
  • By Jessica Salmond
  • December 16, 2015
The transformation on Carriage Drive
  • By Kristen Herhold
  • December 16, 2015
Longboaters Light Up the Key
Genie and Les Aberson with Renee Hymson
  • By Heather Merriman Saba
  • December 15, 2015
Sarasota Opera Co-Producers Dinner
Scott Anderson, Sara Wertheimer, Ariene Green and Gila Meriwether
  • By Heather Merriman Saba
  • December 15, 2015
Embracing Our Differences Annual Luncheon
Braden River's Domenic Aluise goes up for a header in the first half versus Venice.
  • By Jen Blanco
  • December 15, 2015
Pirates slip past Indians
Lakewood Ranch junior LaDazhia Williams finished with 16 points and four rebounds.
  • By Jen Blanco
  • December 15, 2015
Lady Mustangs remain unbeaten in district play
Bob Carter thanks guests for his surprise retirement party Monday evening at Friendship Centers.
  • By Amanda Morales
  • December 15, 2015
Friendship Centers gives final surprise for Bob Carter
Riverview senior midfielder Felipe Rojas attempts to maneuver the ball around Sarasota's line of defense.
  • By Jen Blanco
  • December 15, 2015
Rams and Sailors draw even
Democractic Club of Sarasota President Mary Clupper with guest speaker Neil Phillips.
  • By Amanda Morales
  • December 15, 2015
Democratic Club prepares for the holidays
Jeanne and John Larranaga, or Mrs. Claus and Santa, pose with Hannah and Haven Wood.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano
  • December 14, 2015
Heritage Harbour families celebrate Christmas early
  • By Cliff Roles
  • December 14, 2015
Friends of the Sarasota Ballet Holiday Luncheon
  • By Cliff Roles
  • December 13, 2015
10th Annual JFCS Gala: 'Reflections'
  • By Kristen Herhold
  • December 13, 2015
Tennis Center aces Observer Challenge
Santa Claus reels in a catch on the back of entry 4.
  • By Amanda Morales
  • December 13, 2015
Boats light up Sarasota Bay for parade of lights
This entry was from Seaward Crossfit.
  • By Amanda Morales
  • December 13, 2015
CYD awards Gingerbread Festival winners
Participants on the first lap of the 8.8-mile route.
  • By Amanda Morales
  • December 13, 2015
Longboards roll through Siesta Key Village
  • By Cliff Roles
  • December 12, 2015
Christmas in Candyland
Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer gets in position for the start of the one-mile fun run.
  • By Amanda Morales
  • December 12, 2015
Runners sprint to finish Sandy Claws Beach Run
Sam and David Howard with Dani Mallitt and Garret Pearson and their menorahs.
  • By Amanda Morales
  • December 12, 2015
Temple Emanu-El hosts Hanukkah Happening
Artist Christopher Eisenberg performed on the stage for attendees.
  • By Amanda Morales
  • December 12, 2015
Residents take a merry stroll through Southside Village
Lakewood Ranch kids Devin Raines, left, finishes up his cookie while Alexa Thornton, right, takes a bite. "It's good!" she said.
  • By Jessica Salmond
  • December 11, 2015
Lakewood Ranch Main Street fills with holiday cheer
« 265 266 267 268 269 270 271 272 273 274 »
The best of Your Observer, delivered directly to your inbox

Get the latest in news, sports, schools, arts and things to do in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Longboat Key and East County.

Sign Up

Latest News Photo Galleries

1
  • December 16, 2015
Christmas comes to St. Armands Circle
2
  • December 16, 2015
Republican Club has a Grand Old Party
3
Braden River junior guard Deoni Cason goes up for a layup.
  • December 16, 2015
Pirates gain edge on Sailors
4
  • December 16, 2015
The transformation on Carriage Drive
5
  • December 16, 2015
Longboaters Light Up the Key

App

Download the Your Observer app

Stay in the know with the latest local news. Any device, anytime, anywhere.

DOWNLOAD NOW

Contact

  • 1970 Main St.
  • Third Floor
  • Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Phone: 941-366-3468
  • FPN Verified

Extra, Extra!

  • Newsletters
  • App
  • Crossword
  • Contests

more

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Classifieds
  • Advertise
  • Rack Locations
  • Jobs
  • Privacy Policy
  • Accessibility Options

sister sites

  • Business Observer
  • Jax Daily Record
  • Orange Observer
  • Accessibility Options
  • Copyright © 2025 Observer Media Group Inc., All Rights Reserved
Sign Up for Daily Headlines

A daily dose of news from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

Sign Up for In Case You Missed It

A Saturday dose of the week's top stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County.

The Your Observer App is Here!

Get local news you can trust — now on your phone, tablet or laptop. Fast. Free. Easy to Use.
Stay informed, wherever you are.

Download Now