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Constructions teams worked on the foundation of the new Longboat Key Publix in July. The grocery store opened Dec. 13 on Bay Isles Road.
  • By Observer Staff
  • December 28, 2012
July Year in Pictures: Longboat Key
Mira Carpenter, 4, smells the red carnation she was given at the Sarasota Farmers Market.
  • By Observer Staff
  • December 28, 2012
July Year in Pictures: Sarasota
Braden River Elementary’s Lusero Acosta, front, and Lizzy Ebury, went on the slide as many times as they could, during the school's "Movin' and Groovin" Inflatables Day June 5. Published June 14, 2012.
  • By Observer Staff
  • December 27, 2012
June Year in Pictures: East County
Couins Noah Crisp and Griffin White got a hands-on lesson June 2 during World Ocean Day at Mote Marine Laboratory.
  • By Observer Staff
  • December 27, 2012
June Year in Pictures: Longboat Key
Todd Tedder and his daughter, Sophia, wore clown noses to the downtown block party that was held at Mattison's City Grille to watch local circus performer Nik Wallenda's daring tightrope walk over Niagara Falls.
  • By Observer Staff
  • December 27, 2012
June Year in Pictures: Sarasota
  • By Jen Blanco
  • December 27, 2012
Year in sports: A look back
  • By Observer Staff
  • December 26, 2012
The Year in Sports: Photo Gallery
Joanna Graczyk got an airplane ride from her dad, Frank, before the show during Lakewood Ranch’s Moonlight Movie April 27. Published May 10, 2012.
  • By Observer Staff
  • December 26, 2012
May Year in Pictures: East County
Dean DuCray donned a Col. Sanders costume May 5 at the Sarasota Yacht Club’s Kentucky Derby party.
  • By Observer Staff
  • December 26, 2012
May Year in Pictures: Longboat Key
Briana Smith, Layni Chamberlain, Angela Mich and Claire Whitacre show off their Cougar spirit during Cardinal Mooney’s graduation ceremony at the Van Wezel.
  • By Observer Staff
  • December 26, 2012
May Year in Pictures: Sarasota
Bryan Prushinski, 43, and Eric hogenboom, 21, both of St. Petersburg, were neck and neck during the biking portion of the Florida International Triathlon, May 12, on Siesta Key.
  • By Observer Staff
  • December 26, 2012
May Year in Pictures: Pelican Press
Channing Weir was crowned the 2013 Miss Lakewood Ranch. Published April 12, 2012.
  • By Observer Staff
  • December 25, 2012
April Year in Pictures: East County
Frankie Bersch was all smiles April 7 during the Easter egg hunt at Sarasota Yacht Club.
  • By Observer Staff
  • December 25, 2012
April Year in Pictures: Longboat Key
Quinn Sonner participated in the egg hunt at the Children’s Garden.
  • By Observer Staff
  • December 25, 2012
April Year in Pictures: Sarasota
Kathy Oravec leads the group in reaching up high during the beginning of her NIA class, April 24, on Siesta Key Public Beach.
  • By Observer Staff
  • December 25, 2012
April Year in Pictures: Pelican Press
SMART Volunteer Executive Director Gail Clifton and SMART rider Jessica Stort were eager to show off one of the new barns. SMART moved to its new 23-acre home March 1. Published March 1, 2012.
  • By Observer Staff
  • December 24, 2012
March Year in Pictures: East County
Allie Purcell, 13, loved riding in a wagon full of plants and flowers at the Plant and Garden Festival at the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
  • By Observer Staff
  • December 24, 2012
March Year in Pictures: Sarasota
Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman, aka Dr. Beach, tells a national TV audience about his selection of Siesta Public Beach. He visited St. Boniface Episcopal Church March 10.
  • By Observer Staff
  • December 24, 2012
March Year in Pictures: Pelican Press
Members of the Rotary Club of East Manatee partnered with a Rotary Club in Bangalore, India, for a project to install a water well. Published Feb. 7, 2012.
  • By Observer Staff
  • December 23, 2012
February Year in Pictures: East County
Robert Hall autographs one of his wines at Forks and Cooks Food and Wine Festival.
  • By Observer Staff
  • December 23, 2012
February Year in Pictures: Sarasota
Kirin Singer snuggles up for story time at Out-of-Door Academy Jan. 27. ODA teachers led interactive songs and skits to promote the importance of reading.
  • By Observer Staff
  • December 23, 2012
February Year in Pictures: Pelican Press
The 26 students riding Manatee County School District Bus 560 all escaped a Jan. 5 crash with only minor injuries. Counselors were available at Braden River Middle Jan. 9 to meet with students. Published Jan. 12, 2012.
  • By Observer Staff
  • December 22, 2012
January Year in Pictures: East County
Janice Hamlin, right, helped Carol Bernasconi with her arrangement.
  • By Observer Staff
  • December 22, 2012
January Year in Pictures: Sarasota
Sarasota County Commissioners Joe Barbetta, Nora Patterson, Christine Robinson, Carolyn Mason and Jon Thaxton surprised Interim County Administrator Terry Lewis [third from left] with special recognition for his service on Jan. 11.
  • By Observer Staff
  • December 22, 2012
January Year in Pictures: Pelican Press
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Latest News Photo Galleries

1
Constructions teams worked on the foundation of the new Longboat Key Publix in July. The grocery store opened Dec. 13 on Bay Isles Road.
  • December 28, 2012
July Year in Pictures: Longboat Key
2
Mira Carpenter, 4, smells the red carnation she was given at the Sarasota Farmers Market.
  • December 28, 2012
July Year in Pictures: Sarasota
3
Braden River Elementary’s Lusero Acosta, front, and Lizzy Ebury, went on the slide as many times as they could, during the school's "Movin' and Groovin" Inflatables Day June 5. Published June 14, 2012.
  • December 27, 2012
June Year in Pictures: East County
4
Couins Noah Crisp and Griffin White got a hands-on lesson June 2 during World Ocean Day at Mote Marine Laboratory.
  • December 27, 2012
June Year in Pictures: Longboat Key
5
Todd Tedder and his daughter, Sophia, wore clown noses to the downtown block party that was held at Mattison's City Grille to watch local circus performer Nik Wallenda's daring tightrope walk over Niagara Falls.
  • December 27, 2012
June Year in Pictures: Sarasota

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