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Judy and Allen Saden
  • By Petra Rivera
  • January 7, 2024
Temple Beth Israel hosts welcome back party
The Preserve at Tara's Bob Tyo and Gregg Gumta bring their Corvettes to the car show on Main Street at Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Liz Ramos
  • January 4, 2024
Cars line Lakewood Ranch Main Street for Classic Car Show
Chloe Quesada, Sofie Quesada and Addison Fierro bring 2-week-old goats to Ranch Nite Wednesday. They're yoga goats.
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • January 4, 2024
Chilly 2024 start for Ranch Nite Wednesdays
From the Sarasota Ballet's Margaret Barbieri Conservatory is Macie Miersch, 14, who performs a classical ballet dance between dinner courses.
  • By Janet Combs
  • January 2, 2024
Selby Gardens dazzles NYE with lights, ballet, front-row seats to fireworks
Gina Lyons, the owner of A Vine Affair which hosts the new VIP Champagne Lounge at the Sarasota Polo Club, greets guests on opening day Dec. 31.
  • By Jay Heater
  • January 1, 2024
Sarasota Polo Club opens 2024 season with new VIP section
Daimy Sainz rides a mechanical bull.
  • By James Peter
  • January 1, 2024
Sarasota rings in 2024 with downtown block party
Mason Rivera, 7, meets The Grinch (Debbie Maxa).
  • By Ian Swaby
  • December 16, 2023
Southside Baptist Church becomes a Christmas town
Johanna Davis, Diego Villa and Natalia Van Genderen
  • By Petra Rivera
  • December 15, 2023
St. Mary's Christmas concert features musicians from around the world
President Brittany Lamont, board member Keith Pandeloglou and Communications Coordinator Kristie Calandro prepare for the last meeting of the year.
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • December 14, 2023
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance puts focus on philanthropy
Nicolette Marks and Rebecca Kuse
  • By Petra Rivera
  • December 14, 2023
The Market on Longboat Key is back for the season
Bonnie Chiseling, Paula Norwood, Barbara Eisenberg and Debbie Rand
  • By Petra Rivera
  • December 13, 2023
Women's Golf Association of Longboat Key holds festive tournament
Jean Weidner Goldstein, Margaret Wise and Ida Zito
  • By Observer Staff
  • December 12, 2023
Designing Women hosts evening packed with fashion, flowers and philanthropy
Brown Eyed Girl, captained by Cooper Tholmes, gives a wave to the audience.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • December 11, 2023
Sarasota decks the hulls for Holiday Boat Parade of Lights
Co-chairs Sherry and Tom Koski, Pauline Wamsler and Teri Hansen
  • By Observer Staff
  • December 11, 2023
Art Bash: Walking in an Industrial Wonderland
Team USA pops bottles of champagne to celebrate winning the first-ever World Champions Cup, held at The Concession Golf Club.
  • By Ryan Kohn
  • December 10, 2023
Team USA wins first World Champions Cup at The Concession
Reverend David Mashall with Carol and Bob Erker
  • By Petra Rivera
  • December 10, 2023
All Angels Church hosts first Christmas tea and concert
Jim Grimes, Forest Parker, Robert Martini, Sarah Schulz, Nicole Rissler, Greg Steinberg, Megan Timchula
  • By Ian Swaby
  • December 10, 2023
Siesta Key holiday tradition continues at Sandy Claws Beach Run
Rabbi Stephen Sniderman with Oliver and Isaac Lutkoff
  • By Petra Rivera
  • December 10, 2023
Temple Beth Israel celebrates Hanukkah with dinner party
Team USA Captain Jim Furyk poses with Gene Storm and Emily Storm at the World Champions Cup block party at Waterside Place. Emily Storm is on the golf team at Lakewood Ranch High.
  • By Jay Heater
  • December 9, 2023
World Champions Cup fans get close to the players at block party
Team Europe's Robert Karlsson gives a disappointed look after his shot onto the No. 8 green at The Concession Golf Club on day two of the World Champions Cup. Karlsson and teammate Miguel Angel Jimenez would birdie the hole during the day's Six Ball session.
  • By Ryan Kohn
  • December 8, 2023
Team International leads World Champions Cup by half point
Joan Castellani, President and CEO Jessica Hays and Director of Development Mary Ellen Mancini
  • By Janet Combs
  • December 8, 2023
SPARCC luncheon gathers toys just in time for the holidays
Lakewood Ranch Main Street is overtaken by bubbles on Dec. 7 for Chanukah on Main Street.
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • December 8, 2023
Hundreds celebrate Chanukah on Lakewood Ranch Main Street
Sarasota Chamber president and CEO Heather Kasten and Superintendent of Schools Terry Connor
  • By Ian Swaby
  • December 8, 2023
Sarasota Chamber connects school officials with business community
Team USA's David Toms and Brett Quigley look over the green on the No. 9 hole at The Concession Golf Club. The pair earned nine points for Team USA during the Scotch Sixsome session on day one of the World Champions Cup.
  • By Ryan Kohn
  • December 7, 2023
Europe takes narrow lead after first day of World Champions Cup
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Latest News Photo Galleries

1
Judy and Allen Saden
  • January 7, 2024
Temple Beth Israel hosts welcome back party
2
The Preserve at Tara's Bob Tyo and Gregg Gumta bring their Corvettes to the car show on Main Street at Lakewood Ranch.
  • January 4, 2024
Cars line Lakewood Ranch Main Street for Classic Car Show
3
Chloe Quesada, Sofie Quesada and Addison Fierro bring 2-week-old goats to Ranch Nite Wednesday. They're yoga goats.
  • January 4, 2024
Chilly 2024 start for Ranch Nite Wednesdays
4
From the Sarasota Ballet's Margaret Barbieri Conservatory is Macie Miersch, 14, who performs a classical ballet dance between dinner courses.
  • January 2, 2024
Selby Gardens dazzles NYE with lights, ballet, front-row seats to fireworks
5
Gina Lyons, the owner of A Vine Affair which hosts the new VIP Champagne Lounge at the Sarasota Polo Club, greets guests on opening day Dec. 31.
  • January 1, 2024
Sarasota Polo Club opens 2024 season with new VIP section

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