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Front row: Cory Modersohn, Jan Mackell and Mauro Privilegi. Back row: Sherri Kaufman, Harold Kaufman, Alan and Robin Zuckerman at the Seaplace Kentucky Derby Party
  • By Petra Rivera
  • May 6, 2024
Longboat Key condos party for Kentucky Derby
Zeta the Babe offers a performance.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • May 5, 2024
Pride fest spotlights arts talents in the LGBTQ+ community
Mike Kopp and Max McCloud have a laugh together.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • May 5, 2024
Concert helps Sarasota community 'Vibe on Palm'
Mill Creek's Debbie Snow's loves painting bees because Debbie means "little bee" in Hebrew.
  • By Liz Ramos
  • May 4, 2024
Peace Presbyterian Church hosts Artists on the Path
Mary Ann and John Meyer with Teri Hansen and Roberto Cordaro
  • By Observer Staff
  • May 3, 2024
Sarasota Art Museum supporters dine en plein air
Grand Living at Lakewood Ranch resident Bea Gardner celebrates her second place victory with her horse Charlie.
  • By Liz Ramos
  • May 2, 2024
Grand Living hosts first charity event with a Kentucky Derby
Sandy Finnegan, Debbie Karlin and Judy Posner
  • By Petra Rivera
  • May 1, 2024
Women's Golf Association of Longboat Key celebrates end of season
Flynn Berman, 11, breaks the matzah.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • April 30, 2024
Families celebrate Passover at Temple Emanu-El feast
Joan Elder packing meals
  • By Petra Rivera
  • April 30, 2024
St. Armands Key Lutheran Church packs 30,000 meals for Kids Against Hunger
David Welle and Rosemary Reinhardt with Margie and Kelvin Cooper
  • By Observer Staff
  • April 29, 2024
Sarasota Ballet's annual gala dons London theme
Clayton Merritt, Lisa Schweit and Chrissy Schweit
  • By Janet Combs
  • April 28, 2024
Big Brothers Big Sisters Sun Coast's Spring Soirée sprouts mentoring opportunities
The playground at Tom Bennett park is open. A splash pad will follow in the fall.
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • April 28, 2024
Playground opens at Tom Bennett Park
Alexander Simon, 1, makes his way across the floor in the Diaper Derby.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • April 28, 2024
Community Baby Shower helps provide for essential needs
Scott Kuykendall, Dmitry Polishuk and Tony Shiva
  • By Petra Rivera
  • April 26, 2024
Longboat Key Chamber gathers for sold-out Networking at Noon
Co-chairs Aimee Chouinard and Terry McKee
  • By Observer Staff
  • April 26, 2024
Neuro Challenge’s annual gala serves up kaleidoscope of experience
Ed Kolodzieski of Longboat Key company Ultra-Marine enjoyed showcasing what he said are the first Zodiac Nomads, a lightweight boat with an electric motor, in the United States.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • April 22, 2024
Boat enthusiasts gather at Suncoast Boat Show
Tim Widing gives the LECOM Suncoast Classic trophy a kiss. Widing won the tournament in a two-hole playoff against Patrick Cover and Steven Fisk.
  • By Ryan Kohn
  • April 21, 2024
Tim Widing wins 2024 LECOM Suncoast Classic
Sheila Frayne, Mary Schultz and Gail Gallagher
  • By Petra Rivera
  • April 21, 2024
Longboat Island Chapel sends off snowbirds
Asher Ripley, 6, assembles plants to create a sun print at Suncoast Waterkeeper.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • April 21, 2024
Earth Day at The Bay unites community in support of the environment
Kids cool down at the spash pad during the grand opening celebration of Waterside Park on April 20.
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • April 20, 2024
Waterside Park of Lakewood Ranch celebrates grand opening
Danny Walker hits his tee shot on the No. 18 hole at Lakewood National Golf Club on day three of the 2024 LECOM Suncoast Classic. Walker, a Lakewood Ranch High graduate, shot eight under par Saturday and is 13 under par for the tournament.
  • By Ryan Kohn
  • April 20, 2024
Leaderboard takes shape heading into final day of LECOM Suncoast Classic
Elena Bubnova and her daughter, second-grader Milana Bubnova, help Meily Fernandez perform a science experiment at the table of Sarasota High School's MaST Research Institute.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • April 20, 2024
Southside Elementary offers a showcase spanning educational fields at STEAM Night
Miles Russell hits his tee shot on the No. 1 hole at Lakewood National Golf Club during round two of the 2024 LECOM Suncoast Classic.
  • By Ryan Kohn
  • April 19, 2024
Scores stay tight on day two of LECOM Suncoast Classic
First grader Anna Lum blows a ball through a maze at the wind powered maze activity.
  • By Liz Ramos
  • April 19, 2024
McNeal Elementary hosts STEAM Night
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Front row: Cory Modersohn, Jan Mackell and Mauro Privilegi. Back row: Sherri Kaufman, Harold Kaufman, Alan and Robin Zuckerman at the Seaplace Kentucky Derby Party
  • May 6, 2024
Longboat Key condos party for Kentucky Derby
2
Zeta the Babe offers a performance.
  • May 5, 2024
Pride fest spotlights arts talents in the LGBTQ+ community
3
Mike Kopp and Max McCloud have a laugh together.
  • May 5, 2024
Concert helps Sarasota community 'Vibe on Palm'
4
Mill Creek's Debbie Snow's loves painting bees because Debbie means "little bee" in Hebrew.
  • May 4, 2024
Peace Presbyterian Church hosts Artists on the Path
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Mary Ann and John Meyer with Teri Hansen and Roberto Cordaro
  • May 3, 2024
Sarasota Art Museum supporters dine en plein air

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