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Mary Jo Hansen leads the models for the final walk.
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • March 16, 2024
Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch hosts Divas and Dogs
Josh Mellits, Lynn Amy Levenson, honoree Bart Levenson and Joan Levenson
  • By Observer Staff
  • March 11, 2024
Aviva Senior Living honors eight over 80
Lissa Murphy, CEO of Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida Barbara Zdravecky and Barbara Banks
  • By Observer Staff
  • March 11, 2024
Planned Parenthood celebrates the BRAVE at annual gala
In 2003 Linda Slavin co-founded Cat Depot, and she always has full support from her husband, Ken, and of course, Noel.
  • By Janet Combs
  • March 10, 2024
Feline fine at the 20th Anniversary Gala for Cat Depot
Liam Middleton, 6, does a backflip on the bungee trampoline.
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • March 9, 2024
Irish Celtic Festival draws hundreds to Lakewood Ranch
Waiters Gordon Govalet, Tom Giannico and Steven Thomas
  • By Petra Rivera
  • March 8, 2024
Fashion show raises money for Longboat Island Chapel
Easterseals VP of Philanthropy Jill Gass with Michael and Terri Klauber and Easterseals President and CEO Tom Waters
  • By Observer Staff
  • March 7, 2024
Students and adults shine at Easterseals annual luncheon
SCD dancer Zoe Austin's baby boy is due on May 20, and studio coordinator/Co-director Melissa Rummel's baby girl is due on April 19.
  • By Janet Combs
  • March 6, 2024
Sarasota Contemporary Dance holds its own Dancing with the Stars
FST Marketing Director Robert Whyte, Development Associate Helena Rankin, Acting Apprentice Lorelei Frank, and Children's Theatre Associate Kacy Jones
  • By Janet Combs
  • March 6, 2024
Florida Studio Theatre celebrates 50 years with an anniversary Shindig
Jarrish Jones, Travis McDowell, Geoffrey Gilot, and Isaiah Smith from Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties greet guests.
  • By Janet Combs
  • March 5, 2024
Boys & Girls Clubs celebrate Youth of the Year with Steak and Burger cookout
Event committee members Charlene Altenhain, Gail Welch, Connor Borden, Svetlana Kaminsky, Kelly Hazeldine and Ann Olson
  • By Observer Staff
  • March 5, 2024
Glasser/Schoenbaum honors three emerging leaders at annual celebration
Mickey Davis and Tomeka Koski
  • By Observer Staff
  • March 3, 2024
Banyan Ball Extravaganza marks ODA's 100th anniversary
Bella, a 14-week-old puppy, seems excited about making new friends at the Suncoast Walkathon. "She's having a great time," says her owner, Palmetto's Robert Wildt."
  • By Liz Ramos
  • March 3, 2024
Suncoast Walkathon a paws-itive fundraiser
Actress, author, memory expert, and health advocate Marilu Henner is the keynote speaker
  • By Janet Combs
  • March 3, 2024
Tidewell Foundation holds luncheon with laughter, tears and Marilu Henner
Speaker Elizabeth Smart and Chair Ollie Johnson
  • By Observer Staff
  • March 1, 2024
Junior League of Sarasota welcomes Elizabeth Smart to Legacy Luncheon
Senior Friendship Centers staff welcomed 150 guests to their Blooming Friendships Gala on Feb. 29 and include Amanda Olsen, Declan Sheehy, Jodel Velarde, Julie Ann Barowski and Kathy Pappas
  • By Janet Combs
  • March 1, 2024
Friendships bloom at the Senior Friendship Centers leap-year gala
At the Women's Golf Association of Longboat Key "Go for a Cure" Tournament there was a helicopter drop to raise money for Breast Health Sarasota.
  • By Petra Rivera
  • February 29, 2024
Women's Golf Association of Longboat Key putts for a cure
Out-of-Door Academy junior Celia Rayman, math teacher Michael Saxton and senior Joe Clarke get ready for their performance at Waterside Place on Feb. 27.
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • February 28, 2024
Sights and Sounds hosts The-Out-of-Door Academy band
Outgoing President Bruce Udell with incoming President Deb Kabinoff
  • By Observer Staff
  • February 27, 2024
Jewish Federation’s 65th anniversary bridges past and future
Co-Chair Kim Becker, Event Chair Marjan Zaun and Circus Arts student Rikki Hettig-Rolfe Meaux
  • By Observer Staff
  • February 27, 2024
Party Under the Stars takes celebration under the big top
Andrew Libecki and his art
  • By Petra Rivera
  • February 26, 2024
Longboat Key Festival of the Arts brings unique artists to the island
Chloe Niebuhr, Maggie Graham, Executive Director Sarah Wertheimer, and Learning and Engagement Director Ben Jewell-Plocher
  • By Janet Combs
  • February 26, 2024
Embracing Our Differences spotlights this year's installation at annual luncheon
MVP Sports and Social members go all-out for the pirate costume contest. Photos of the members were posted on social media so members at home could vote for best costume.
  • By Liz Ramos
  • February 25, 2024
Lakewood Ranch's MVP Sports and Social hits the high seas
Asolo's Managing Director Ross Egan, with Producing Artistic Director Peter Rothstein
  • By Observer Staff
  • February 25, 2024
Asolo Repertory Theatre celebrates 65th anniversary with gala
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Latest News Photo Galleries

1
Mary Jo Hansen leads the models for the final walk.
  • March 16, 2024
Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch hosts Divas and Dogs
2
Josh Mellits, Lynn Amy Levenson, honoree Bart Levenson and Joan Levenson
  • March 11, 2024
Aviva Senior Living honors eight over 80
3
Lissa Murphy, CEO of Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida Barbara Zdravecky and Barbara Banks
  • March 11, 2024
Planned Parenthood celebrates the BRAVE at annual gala
4
In 2003 Linda Slavin co-founded Cat Depot, and she always has full support from her husband, Ken, and of course, Noel.
  • March 10, 2024
Feline fine at the 20th Anniversary Gala for Cat Depot
5
Liam Middleton, 6, does a backflip on the bungee trampoline.
  • March 9, 2024
Irish Celtic Festival draws hundreds to Lakewood Ranch

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