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River Club's Lynn Hague and Bob and Pearl Taboh ring in the holiday season together at River Club's first Jingle Ball.
  • By Liz Ramos
  • December 6, 2023
River Club hosts its first Jingle Ball
Bill Johnson and Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast President Christine Johnson with Marie Baumann and Pam Bournival
  • By Observer Staff
  • December 5, 2023
Feast Upon the Fields connects patrons with the nature they protect
Tables of bowls lined the walkway around Ed Smith Stadium.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • December 4, 2023
Bowls of Hope combines crafts and cuisine to raise money
Gary Heard, Brian Hersh, Sarasota Orchestra President and CEO Joseph McKenna and Chandler Pennington
  • By Observer Staff
  • December 4, 2023
Patrons get a sneak peek of Sarasota orchestra’s Masterworks No. 2
Ella Bryant, Rhema Stahlmann, and Ariana Hagaman
  • By Petra Rivera
  • December 4, 2023
St. Armands Circle lights up for the holidays
Co-chairs August and Rochelle Curley and Jen Keller
  • By Observer Staff
  • December 3, 2023
Florida Center for Early Childhood hosts Luminous Tide winter gala
The Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences float makes its way down Main Street.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • December 3, 2023
Downtown Sarasota Holiday Parade lets it snow community spirit
Lakewood Ranch's John Rapp and Susan Rapp drop off 249 shoeboxes the Acts of Kindness Group at Grace Community Church made. The group more than doubled its donations compared to last year.
  • By Liz Ramos
  • December 3, 2023
Community rallies to help seniors in need with Shoebox Collection
Tara's Dennis and Lisa Pyeatt are all aboard the Jiggs Express.
  • By Liz Ramos
  • December 3, 2023
Jiggs Landing shines bright with annual boat parade in east Bradenton
James Madden, Julia Mergen, Culver Casson and Steffen Robinson of The Christmas Carolers offer a performance.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • December 2, 2023
Block party ushers in holidays in downtown Sarasota
Karen MacDougall and her granddaughter Sloane Johnson love Music on Main, especially in December. Sloane is dressed as an Elf on the Shelf.
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • December 2, 2023
Lakewood Ranch's Music on Main hosts its holiday celebration
The Cardinal Mooney football team is headed to the Class 1S state championship game.
  • By Ryan Kohn
  • December 2, 2023
Cardinal Mooney football earns trip to state championship game
Whitney Barazoto, Dan Barazoto, Elizabeth Barazoto, Lisa Barazoto and Magally Ramsaier
  • By Petra Rivera
  • November 27, 2023
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce hosts Light Up Longboat
The Longboat Key 43th annual Interfaith Service
  • By Petra Rivera
  • November 26, 2023
Religious congregations of Longboat share in fellowship with interfaith service
Santa Claus arrives on the Key Life Charters float.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • November 26, 2023
Siesta Key welcomes Santa Claus in annual Holiday Parade
Ken Freeman with Robyn and Bill Sadlo, CEO
  • By Observer Staff
  • November 24, 2023
Boys & Girls Clubs honors DiDomenicos at Champions for Children
Neighbors meet daily at the Greenbrook Adventure Dog Park.
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • November 24, 2023
Greenbrook residents have a ball at dog park
Venice's Adam Pennell celebrates like a pilgrim at the finish line of the Florida Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning at Nathan Benderson Park. Pennell, who weighs 215 pounds, says he is thankful he has lost 175 pounds.
  • By Jay Heater
  • November 23, 2023
Participants give thanks for Florida Turkey Trot
Best Shoe of the day winner was Chrissy Albice
  • By Janet Combs
  • November 21, 2023
Sarasota goes head over heels at Wine, Women & Shoes
Event chairs, Drs. Joel and Gail Morganroth and Deb Kabinoff, award recipient Larry Thompson and event chairs Marcy and Michael Klein
  • By Observer Staff
  • November 20, 2023
AJC honors Larry Thompson for leadership at annual dinner
Co-chairs Autumn McConnell and Terri Klauber, Co-founder Graci McGillicuddy and Lisa Jackson
  • By Observer Staff
  • November 20, 2023
All Star Children's Foundation lights up the night with Twinkle Ball
Jenny Caras of Cartersville, Georgia, gives her horse Trendy Fernhill a hug after winning The Event at TerraNova Nov. 19 in Myakka City.
  • By Jay Heater
  • November 19, 2023
Georgia rider claims title at The Event at TerraNova
Sir Lilith (Erin Eisenmann) and Sir Michael (Michael Murphy) face off against one another in a sword fight on horseback.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • November 18, 2023
SunCoast Renaissance Festival provides fanciful showcase of the past
Waylon Roberts of Canada rides Fernhill Salt Lake as they change speeds while approaching a jump during the Event at TerraNova Saturday in Myakka.
  • By Jay Heater
  • November 18, 2023
The Event at TerraNova in Myakka goes into final day Sunday
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Latest News Photo Galleries

1
River Club's Lynn Hague and Bob and Pearl Taboh ring in the holiday season together at River Club's first Jingle Ball.
  • December 6, 2023
River Club hosts its first Jingle Ball
2
Bill Johnson and Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast President Christine Johnson with Marie Baumann and Pam Bournival
  • December 5, 2023
Feast Upon the Fields connects patrons with the nature they protect
3
Tables of bowls lined the walkway around Ed Smith Stadium.
  • December 4, 2023
Bowls of Hope combines crafts and cuisine to raise money
4
Gary Heard, Brian Hersh, Sarasota Orchestra President and CEO Joseph McKenna and Chandler Pennington
  • December 4, 2023
Patrons get a sneak peek of Sarasota orchestra’s Masterworks No. 2
5
Ella Bryant, Rhema Stahlmann, and Ariana Hagaman
  • December 4, 2023
St. Armands Circle lights up for the holidays

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