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Tim Widing gives the LECOM Suncoast Classic trophy a kiss. Widing won the tournament in a two-hole playoff against Patrick Cover and Steven Fisk.
  • By Ryan Kohn
  • April 21, 2024
Tim Widing wins 2024 LECOM Suncoast Classic
Sheila Frayne, Mary Schultz and Gail Gallagher
  • By Petra Rivera
  • April 21, 2024
Longboat Island Chapel sends off snowbirds
Asher Ripley, 6, assembles plants to create a sun print at Suncoast Waterkeeper.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • April 21, 2024
Earth Day at The Bay unites community in support of the environment
Kids cool down at the spash pad during the grand opening celebration of Waterside Park on April 20.
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • April 20, 2024
Waterside Park of Lakewood Ranch celebrates grand opening
Danny Walker hits his tee shot on the No. 18 hole at Lakewood National Golf Club on day three of the 2024 LECOM Suncoast Classic. Walker, a Lakewood Ranch High graduate, shot eight under par Saturday and is 13 under par for the tournament.
  • By Ryan Kohn
  • April 20, 2024
Leaderboard takes shape heading into final day of LECOM Suncoast Classic
Elena Bubnova and her daughter, second-grader Milana Bubnova, help Meily Fernandez perform a science experiment at the table of Sarasota High School's MaST Research Institute.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • April 20, 2024
Southside Elementary offers a showcase spanning educational fields at STEAM Night
Miles Russell hits his tee shot on the No. 1 hole at Lakewood National Golf Club during round two of the 2024 LECOM Suncoast Classic.
  • By Ryan Kohn
  • April 19, 2024
Scores stay tight on day two of LECOM Suncoast Classic
First grader Anna Lum blows a ball through a maze at the wind powered maze activity.
  • By Liz Ramos
  • April 19, 2024
McNeal Elementary hosts STEAM Night
Jamie Lovemark watches his tee shot on the No. 10 hole at Lakewood National Golf Club during the first round of the 2024 LECOM Suncoast Classic. Lovemark shot four under par for the round.
  • By Ryan Kohn
  • April 18, 2024
Golfers go low on first day of LECOM Suncoast Classic
Roy Cohen, and board member Ellen Berman with Fred and Bethany Niell
  • By Janet Combs
  • April 16, 2024
Hermitage celebrates Greenfield Prize for Theater
Mirali Chawla, Umbreen Khalidi-Majeed and Nathalie Michalowski
  • By Observer Staff
  • April 15, 2024
Wonderball rocks the dance floor in second year
Mary Flaherty, Nancy McNamara and Suzie Randell.
  • By Petra Rivera
  • April 15, 2024
Save Our Seabirds supporters gather for 11th annual Sunset Soiree
Lindsay Krause, Marc Chartier, Danille Cotting, Melissa Ehrmann and her husband James Ehrmann
  • By Ian Swaby
  • April 15, 2024
99 Bottles marks five years in Sarasota with block party
Inflatables are set up at Waterside Park for Movie in the Park.
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • April 14, 2024
Movie in the Park races through April showing
Rabbi Brenner Glickman speaks to the group about Passover.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • April 14, 2024
Toddlers learn about Passover at Temple Emanu-El's Tot Shabbat
Riselle Bain
  • By Petra Rivera
  • April 14, 2024
Temple Beth Israel hosts its first ever seder for women
Sherry Koski, and her husband and board member, Tom, are long-time orchestra enthusiasts
  • By Janet Combs
  • April 13, 2024
Sarasota Orchestra holds intimate Masterworks 7 Dinner
Event Co-Chairs Taylor Karp Teymuri, Tammy Karp and Sarah Karp Renkliyuz
  • By Observer Staff
  • April 13, 2024
Blue Ties and Butterflies floats on in mission to keep kids safe
Event Chair Eileen Curd and Keynote Speaker Dr. Brian Czerniecki
  • By Observer Staff
  • April 13, 2024
Moffitt luncheon gives hope for achieving the impossible
Carol Pilkington and Philip Tavill
  • By Observer Staff
  • April 13, 2024
Children First transports guests to a fairytale
Chester, an umbrella cockatoo, loves talking to people like Lakewood Ranch's Jana Marra and Sarasota's Lethe Kazeh-Anfo.
  • By Liz Ramos
  • April 12, 2024
Block party introduces new residents to Lakewood Ranch clubs and businesses
The outdoor patios and balconies oversee a deck, new pool, spa, and manicured grounds.
  • By Observer Staff
  • April 12, 2024
Siesta Key home sells for $15 million
Cindy Noble, Linda Olsen, Marilyn Davol, Mary Del Pup, Susan Clarke, Lynn Kennelly and Kay Kochenderfer
  • By Petra Rivera
  • April 12, 2024
St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Women's Guild installs new officers
Maicy Powell, Raleigh Mosely II, Jazzmin Carson and Michael Mendez of Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe offer a performance.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • April 10, 2024
The Bay Park celebrates Giving Challenge with two-day event series
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Latest News Photo Galleries

1
Tim Widing gives the LECOM Suncoast Classic trophy a kiss. Widing won the tournament in a two-hole playoff against Patrick Cover and Steven Fisk.
  • April 21, 2024
Tim Widing wins 2024 LECOM Suncoast Classic
2
Sheila Frayne, Mary Schultz and Gail Gallagher
  • April 21, 2024
Longboat Island Chapel sends off snowbirds
3
Asher Ripley, 6, assembles plants to create a sun print at Suncoast Waterkeeper.
  • April 21, 2024
Earth Day at The Bay unites community in support of the environment
4
Kids cool down at the spash pad during the grand opening celebration of Waterside Park on April 20.
  • April 20, 2024
Waterside Park of Lakewood Ranch celebrates grand opening
5
Danny Walker hits his tee shot on the No. 18 hole at Lakewood National Golf Club on day three of the 2024 LECOM Suncoast Classic. Walker, a Lakewood Ranch High graduate, shot eight under par Saturday and is 13 under par for the tournament.
  • April 20, 2024
Leaderboard takes shape heading into final day of LECOM Suncoast Classic

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