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Kelsey Alholm, Stephanie Hannum, Nicole Kaney and Victoria Snyder
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • November 21, 2014
WISH
The Tito Puente Jr. Band performed at Havana Nights – Party at the Point Friday, Nov. 21, at Historic Spanish Point.
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • November 21, 2014
'Havana Nights - A Party at the Point'
The Riverview High School drum line takes the stage for the “Smackdown” portion of the concert.
  • By Amanda Morales
  • November 20, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Riverview Kiltie Band Concert
Former chairs Tim Field, Marnie Matarese, Andrew Vac, Sandy Tull, Michele Knuese and David Miller
  • By Kristen Herhold
  • November 20, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce Chairman's Reception
Kayden Withers dresses as Junie B Jones from "Boss of Lunch."
  • By Pam Eubanks
  • November 20, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: BRE Character Parade
Keynote speaker Kathy Keh, feng shui master and owner of Bright Life boutique in Sarasota, spoke about feng shui techniques in the garden.
  • By Kristen Herhold
  • November 19, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Garden Club meeting
Andria Bilan, Vivian Kouvant, Marie Monsky and Renee Sheade
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • November 19, 2014
AJC 2014 Civic Achievement Award Dinner Honoring Michael Klauber & Phil Mancini
Sandies winners gather for a photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks
  • November 18, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sandies Awards
Nathan Garcia crafts his first birdhouse.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 18, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Build-a-Birdhouse Day at Imagine School
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  • By Observer Staff
  • November 18, 2014
It's Read Everywhere
President and CEO of Praxeis, Jim Cater with Jackie Pillsbury.
  • By Amanda Morales
  • November 18, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Mary Fran Carroll Portrait Unveiling
OH DEER. East County staff writer Amanda Sebastiano took her Observer along to Boulder, Colo., and found a few elk along the way who were also interested in catching up on East County news.
  • By Observer Staff
  • November 18, 2014
It's Read Everywhere
Judith Bell and Joan Kemeny-Paru
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • November 18, 2014
National Philanthropy Day Luncheon
Arthur Ancowitz and partner Ina Schnell
  • By Kristen Herhold
  • November 17, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Arthur Ancowitz book party
Mary Kenealy-Barbetta and her husband, former County Commissioner Joseph Barbetta and Commissioner Carolyn Mason chat at the reception for the new commissioners.
  • By Jessica Salmond
  • November 17, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: County Commission welcome reception
Vicki Aronson and Patti Peotter-Bettey
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • November 17, 2014
High Tide at High Noon
Malaka Hilton, Sylvia El Shahawy and Pat Donegah
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • November 17, 2014
Legacy Society Luncheon
Co-Chairs Bob and Anne Essner
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • November 16, 2014
Season Opener Brunch: Fanfare 300 The Sound of the Future
Millie Serling and Phyllis Ploener
  • By Kristen Herhold
  • November 15, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sanctuary Welcome Back Party
Phil Brannon and Harris Bash, of The Pig Mac, flip burgers for guests.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 15, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Burger Cook-Off
Dan Belcher works on his team’s entry “Mother of Dragons” for the Crystal Classic.
  • By Amanda Morales
  • November 15, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 2014 Crystal Classic
Cliff Abramson and Sue Huntting
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • November 15, 2014
2014 Illumination Gala 'Rockin' the Boat, Making Waves for The Gan'
Nancy Cason and Erika Quartermaine
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • November 15, 2014
Progressive Dinner: 'Building Her Future'
Aidan Watkins says his speaking part perfectly.
  • By Pam Eubanks
  • November 13, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Bashaw American Education Program
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Latest News Photo Galleries

1
Kelsey Alholm, Stephanie Hannum, Nicole Kaney and Victoria Snyder
  • November 21, 2014
WISH
2
The Tito Puente Jr. Band performed at Havana Nights – Party at the Point Friday, Nov. 21, at Historic Spanish Point.
  • November 21, 2014
'Havana Nights - A Party at the Point'
3
The Riverview High School drum line takes the stage for the “Smackdown” portion of the concert.
  • November 20, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Riverview Kiltie Band Concert
4
Former chairs Tim Field, Marnie Matarese, Andrew Vac, Sandy Tull, Michele Knuese and David Miller
  • November 20, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce Chairman's Reception
5
Kayden Withers dresses as Junie B Jones from "Boss of Lunch."
  • November 20, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: BRE Character Parade

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