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Layla Collis and Hannah Noake, 10, hold a piglet.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • October 8, 2023
Annual Pumpkin Festival celebrates fall and supports the community
Although Lakewood Ranch 8-year-old Kenny Van Slyck, 3-year-old Carmela Van Slyck, 5-year-old Angelina Van Slyck and 6-year-old Vincent Van Slyck love seeing the first responder vehicles, they also love the free snacks.
  • By Liz Ramos
  • October 8, 2023
Safety Town teaches children about first responders in Lakewood Ranch
Del Webb's Valerie Heyer was diagnosed in 2011 with stage four sarcoma. She says it means a lot to her that the Del Webb Breast Cancer and Beyond Walk is supporting people who are impacted by all types of cancer.
  • By Liz Ramos
  • October 7, 2023
Del Webb hosts Breast Cancer and Beyond Walk in east Bradenton
Amy Cyr, Grant Rhea and Domine Clemons perform with The Brett Foreman Band.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • October 7, 2023
Fresh Fridays makes a comeback with 'Paint the Town Fresh'
ODA sophomore Allen Clark gets tripped by the Bell Creek defense after a positive gain.
  • By Ryan Kohn
  • October 7, 2023
ODA football falls to Bell Creek Academy at home
Cornerstone and Company serves craft cocktails including a spicy mango margarita.
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • October 6, 2023
Ranch Nite Wednesdays returns to Waterside Place
John Skeen, a 105-year-old World War II veteran, is honored during "The Littlest Flag" reenactment Thursday in front of Lowe's in Creekwood Crossing. The event told the story of Skeen's 70th Infantry Division liberating Forbach, France.
  • By Jay Heater
  • October 5, 2023
A little flag flies high in Bradenton with World War II reenactment
Chris Sachs, Emily Walsh and Michael Garey
  • By Petra Rivera
  • October 2, 2023
Observer President Emily Walsh speaks at Kiwanis Club reception
Wendy Brandeis with Teddy
  • By Observer Staff
  • October 2, 2023
Unity of Sarasota celebrates the unconditional love of pets
Nicky,Parker and Steve Mayforth
  • By Observer Staff
  • October 1, 2023
Gilkey Fund hosts a magic moment
Sixth grader Ethan Burnstein loves how colorful the sixth grade peace themed golf cart is for the homecoming parade.
  • By Liz Ramos
  • September 30, 2023
Out-of-Door Academy celebrates with school's first homecoming parade
ODA running back Allen Clark raises the ball after scoring a touchdown against Santa Fe Catholic.
  • By Ryan Kohn
  • September 30, 2023
ODA football runs over Santa Fe Catholic
Jess Kruse is selected to be one of six assistants to help chef Angela Massaro-Fain at the Cooking for Charity event at Meals on Wheels-Plus Sept. 28.
  • By Jay Heater
  • September 29, 2023
Cooking event the right recipe for fundraising at Meals on Wheels Plus
Social Action Committee chair Susan Rosenbaum and Social Action Committee member Barbara Peltz with her husband Mark Peltz.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • September 26, 2023
Temple Emanu-El celebrates High Holy Days with food drive
Antigua residents Nicole and Robert Hildreth are new to the area and are considering joining the congregation at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church.
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • September 24, 2023
Catholic Charities Diocese of Venice hosts gala at Lakewood Ranch church
Ashley Smith, Leo Pecarina, 8, Scarlett Racki, 11, Felicity Racki, 8 and Joselyne Racki, 18, learn about different marine specimens from Kimberly Scaringe, education specialist at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • September 24, 2023
Bay Fest opens the underwater world to all ages
Booker junior Jordan Radkey (55) and sophomore Jason Thomas (16) celebrate after a tackle for loss.
  • By Ryan Kohn
  • September 23, 2023
Booker High football wins thriller over Braden River High
St. Pete's Gene Turovsky, Sarasota's Jessica, Marie and David Polimeni, Parrish's Wayne Parrish and Lakewood Ranch's Gareth Stevenson of Rite Technology.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • September 22, 2023
Businesses score at tailgate expo in Sarasota
Bradenton's Christina Sisti, Parrish's Kim Bailey, Lakewood Ranch's Peggy Kronus and Sarasota's Tanya Peters are ready for a fun night of playing bingo while raising money for area nonprofits.
  • By Liz Ramos
  • September 22, 2023
Sisterhood for Good hosts annual Designer Bag Bingo
Gabriel Cortes, or in this case Kristoff, sings alongside his reindeer friend, Sven, while singing "Lost in the Woods."
  • By Liz Ramos
  • September 21, 2023
Braden River High spreads magic through cabaret show
John Kenyon, or "Gator John," who is an educational outreach programmer, tries to calm students as they scream over the carpet python he's holding.
  • By Liz Ramos
  • September 19, 2023
Braden River Elementary brings the Everglades to school
Susan McGuire, James Chirgwin, Carol Erker and Nancy Rozance at Tuttle Elementary School on Sept. 15.
  • By Petra Rivera
  • September 19, 2023
Rotary Club of Longboat Key donates books for Tuttle Elementary students
Ann Patterson, Mary Myers and Evelyn Zorn at Grand Living in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater
  • September 16, 2023
Grand Living in Lakewood Ranch celebrates three milestone birthdays
Riverview High junior DJ Johnson celebrates after scoring a rushing touchdown.
  • By Ryan Kohn
  • September 15, 2023
Riverview High football uses big second half to beat Cardinal Mooney High
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1
Layla Collis and Hannah Noake, 10, hold a piglet.
  • October 8, 2023
Annual Pumpkin Festival celebrates fall and supports the community
2
Although Lakewood Ranch 8-year-old Kenny Van Slyck, 3-year-old Carmela Van Slyck, 5-year-old Angelina Van Slyck and 6-year-old Vincent Van Slyck love seeing the first responder vehicles, they also love the free snacks.
  • October 8, 2023
Safety Town teaches children about first responders in Lakewood Ranch
3
Del Webb's Valerie Heyer was diagnosed in 2011 with stage four sarcoma. She says it means a lot to her that the Del Webb Breast Cancer and Beyond Walk is supporting people who are impacted by all types of cancer.
  • October 7, 2023
Del Webb hosts Breast Cancer and Beyond Walk in east Bradenton
4
Amy Cyr, Grant Rhea and Domine Clemons perform with The Brett Foreman Band.
  • October 7, 2023
Fresh Fridays makes a comeback with 'Paint the Town Fresh'
5
ODA sophomore Allen Clark gets tripped by the Bell Creek defense after a positive gain.
  • October 7, 2023
ODA football falls to Bell Creek Academy at home

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