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Author Colson Whitehead, New York Times bestselling author and luncheon speaker
  • By Observer Staff
  • February 11, 2024
Library Foundation celebrates Sarasota's public libraries with author Colson Whitehead
Lakewood Ranch's Steve and Laura Saladino finish the Run for the Beads together. Steve says Laura, who married him 31 years ago, "is still trying to get away," but she can't run fast enough.
  • By Jay Heater
  • February 10, 2024
Run for the Beads returns to Waterside Place in Lakewood Ranch
Linn Torres at the "New to You" art sale at All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church
  • By Petra Rivera
  • February 10, 2024
All Angels' art sale raises record amount of money in first 3 days
Anna and Elsa walk their fans over to a better photo spot. The sisters were mobbed with hugs the minute they arrived.
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • February 10, 2024
Movie in the Park at Waterside Place attracts 'Frozen' super fans
Attendees dance together, with Talia Von Bender, Jamie Taylor and Marisa Von Bender in front.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • February 9, 2024
Parents and kids dance to same beat at Family Fun & Resource Night
Lydia Landa and Masterworks 5 co- host, Kay Aidlin
  • By Janet Combs
  • February 9, 2024
Norwegian guest conductor Rune Bergmann wows Masterworks 5 dinner crowd
University Park's Bart Schubert lip-synchs to Robert Palmer's "Simply Irresistible" while Dancing Queens, a dance group from University Park, dances in the background.
  • By Liz Ramos
  • February 8, 2024
Dancers, models take center stage at University Park Fashion Show
Co-chair of Taste and Tunes of the Key Lynn Hancock and Susan Phillips
  • By Petra Rivera
  • February 5, 2024
Longboat Key Garden Club puts new spin on annual fundraiser
Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast President Christine Johnson, Honorary Chair Cornelia Matson, and Director of Marketing and Events Sam Valentin
  • By Janet Combs
  • February 5, 2024
Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast celebrates 20 years in paradise
Conductor Joe Martinez guides the Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble through the National Anthem to begin the "Song and Dance" concert Feb. 4 at Peace Presbyterian Church in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater
  • February 5, 2024
Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble concert packs Peace Presbyterian
Christ Church of Longboat Key installs first full-time pastor
  • By Petra Rivera
  • February 5, 2024
Christ Church of Longboat Key installs first full-time pastor
Madeline Walker painting
  • By Petra Rivera
  • February 5, 2024
Seaplace Condominium residents share their art with the community
Although they did not arrive in time for the costume contest, Noel, Misty, Olivia and Tico, who belong to Flora Rodriguez of Tampa, drew attention from guests.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • February 4, 2024
Costume contest raises awareness for pet charities
Gala Committee members Isabelle Eidet, Aline Blanchard, Katherine Benoit and Tamara Jacobs
  • By Observer Staff
  • February 4, 2024
Guests show their secretive sides at Opera Gala’s masked ball
Gala chairs Julie A. Harris and Lauren Walsh with COO Jennifer Mitchell, center
  • By Janet Combs
  • February 4, 2024
Circus Gala gives guests the royal treatment
Out-of-door students and staff wear bell bottoms, head bands and John Lennon's signature sunglasses to stay on theme with the 1960s music.
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • February 3, 2024
Out-of-Door Academy raises money for Manasota BUDS
Lakewood Ranch 6-year-old Aurlyn Esler holds on as tight as she can to see how long she can last on the bull.
  • By Liz Ramos
  • February 3, 2024
Music on Main provides entertainment for all ages in Lakewood Ranch
17-month-old Jayvyn DeVore, while visiting Sarasota from New Jersey, had the chance to enjoy playing with the streams of water on the splash pad.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • February 1, 2024
Bayfront Park's new splash pad and playground officially open
Dawn Sakes, executive director, Dr. Brook Bello, founder of More Too Life, and Rayman Bechard, board member
  • By Observer Staff
  • January 29, 2024
More Too Life’s Masquerade Ball takes the mask off sex trafficking
Alyssa Martin, Jenny Townsend and Kara Nally
  • By Observer Staff
  • January 29, 2024
Attendees toast to successful Forks & Corks
Board President Jeff Birnbach, Treasurer Areaka Jewell, Directors Libby Soderberg, Andrea Capek, Director and Secretary Sean Murphy and Director Pete Abbott.
  • By Janet Combs
  • January 29, 2024
Sarasota Police Foundation holds annual SRQ Blue & White Gala
Diane McCathy, Mary Ann Tomlinson, Linda Olsen and Marilyn Davol
  • By Petra Rivera
  • January 28, 2024
St. Mary, Star of the Sea Women’s Guild welcomes new members
Australia's Rowan Willis soars over a jump on Wellington Grey Goose to win the jump-off of the $100,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix event at TerraNova Equestrian Center in Myakka City Jan. 27. He timed 46.86 to win the $29,250 first-place prize.
  • By Jay Heater
  • January 28, 2024
World-class jumpers compete in Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix at TerraNova
Anne Folsom Smith, Mary Hoffman and Angela Vinnistka
  • By Observer Staff
  • January 27, 2024
Guest conductor enlightens orchestra patrons at Masterworks 4 Dinner
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Author Colson Whitehead, New York Times bestselling author and luncheon speaker
  • February 11, 2024
Library Foundation celebrates Sarasota's public libraries with author Colson Whitehead
2
Lakewood Ranch's Steve and Laura Saladino finish the Run for the Beads together. Steve says Laura, who married him 31 years ago, "is still trying to get away," but she can't run fast enough.
  • February 10, 2024
Run for the Beads returns to Waterside Place in Lakewood Ranch
3
Linn Torres at the "New to You" art sale at All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church
  • February 10, 2024
All Angels' art sale raises record amount of money in first 3 days
4
Anna and Elsa walk their fans over to a better photo spot. The sisters were mobbed with hugs the minute they arrived.
  • February 10, 2024
Movie in the Park at Waterside Place attracts 'Frozen' super fans
5
Attendees dance together, with Talia Von Bender, Jamie Taylor and Marisa Von Bender in front.
  • February 9, 2024
Parents and kids dance to same beat at Family Fun & Resource Night

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