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The ribbon cutting of the Holistic Healing and Wellness Center of Longboat Key with Deanna Mesghali, Patti Bosco, Mayor Ken Schneier, Medge Jaspan, Michael Jaspan and Irina Bronstein.
  • By Petra Rivera
  • September 15, 2023
New wellness center offers Longboat mindfulness, holistic care
Analise Gallant, 6, Yonatan Rachmin, 7; Isaiah Gallant, 2; Maya Moronta, 9; Jacob Shefrin, 7; Mia Sinanian, 7; Ari Sinanian, 10,
  • By Ian Swaby
  • September 12, 2023
Community Shofar Factory attendees make ram's horn trumpets
Lakewood Ranch High School seniors Ryan Donnelly and Lucas Anthony cheer their loudest as the football team gains a first down.
  • By Liz Ramos
  • September 12, 2023
Braden River, Lakewood Ranch student sections stage cheering rivalry
Members of the Sarasota Police Department and others line up for the wreath placement ceremony.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • September 11, 2023
NYC firefighter describes experience of 9/11 at Sarasota remembrance
7-year-old Pyper Hutchinson and 4-year-old Griffin Hutchinson run along the bridge with 4-year-old Rory Hutchinson and Heather Hutchinson in back.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • September 10, 2023
Blaze of Hope walk raises money for families of children with cancer
Kabena Willams and Molly Moore
  • By Observer Staff
  • September 10, 2023
Girls Inc. kicks off with Totally Tailgate
Cynthia Rogers and her husband, Charles Rogers, love having Friday night fun with their granddaughter Kendall Leathers (center), a first grader. They usually have a movie night, but on Sept. 8, they decided to attend Willis Elementary's Games with Grandparents.
  • By Liz Ramos
  • September 9, 2023
Willis Elementary hosts first Games with Grandparents in Lakewood Ranch
Victor Davis and Michael Demarski, the owner of 3Form Fitness, are ready to start 3Form Fitness' first charity golf tournament at Legacy Golf Club.
  • By Liz Ramos
  • September 9, 2023
3Form Fitness hosts its first charity golf tournament in Lakewood Ranch
Braden River junior running back/receiver Yahshua Edwards celebrates after a touchdown against Lakewood Ranch. The Pirates need to score when they have the opportunity in the red zone.
  • By Ryan Kohn
  • September 8, 2023
Braden River High football beats Lakewood Ranch High for eighth-straight year
Terri Robinson and Kristal Meisinger sell their tiedye creations. They also fill custom orders and offer private tie dye parties.
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • September 8, 2023
Myakka Co-op kicks off its third season
The Longboat Key home at 5005 Gulf of Mexico Dr. is on the market for $12 million.
  • By Louis Llovio
  • September 5, 2023
Longboat Key home hits the market at $12 million
Longboat Island Chapel hosted a Labor Day brunch on Sept. 3.
  • By Petra Rivera
  • September 5, 2023
Longboat Island Chapel dedicates Labor Day brunch to beloved member
Tristan Lovell (Optimist RWB — Blue) of Davis Island Race Team, Piper Roberts (Optimist RWB — White) of Sarasota Yacht Club and Ryan Rossignol (Optimist RWB — Red of Sarasota Youth Sailing) emerge from a bend in the course.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • September 3, 2023
75th Annual Labor Day Regatta keeps another generation sailing
Cardinal Mooney senior quarterback Michael Valentino holds the ball aloft as he crosses the goal line for a touchdown.
  • By Ryan Kohn
  • September 2, 2023
Cardinal Mooney High football runs over Lakewood Ranch High
Caddy's sign in Bradenton along the Manatee River takes on a different meaning after Hurricane Idalia went through.
  • By Jay Heater
  • August 30, 2023
Lakewood Ranch only dealt a glancing blow from Hurricane Idalia
Bayfront Park on TuesdayCaptain Bobby Chiodini ties down the historic tour boat the Carefree Learner, also known as Sarasota High School’s “floating classroom,” at Bayfront Park on Tuesday.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • August 29, 2023
Sarasota area prepares for the impact of Hurricane Idalia
Chairs (Center) Stephanie and Paul Kotlarczyk with Courtney Poppell and Brittany Ingles
  • By Observer Staff
  • August 27, 2023
Children win at first Casino Night
Carl Backman and Nancy Cunningham, members of Aloha Ukulele, perform with the Lakewood Ranch Community Activities club for Play Music on the Porch Day on Aug. 26, 2023.
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • August 27, 2023
Heat sends music event inside at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall
Liz Cantwell and Ron Longhurst dance together.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • August 26, 2023
Fundraiser at Senior Friendship Centers supports the hungry
Ed Kolodzieski talking about his marine lifestyle store, Ultra-Marine.
  • By Petra Rivera
  • August 26, 2023
Summer Night Out wined and dined customers in Whitney Beach Plaza
ODA senior linebacker Charlie Tack stretches the ball over the goal line for a pick six against Berean Christian.
  • By Ryan Kohn
  • August 25, 2023
ODA football starts 2023 season with shutout win
Andrew Vac moderates introductions from business owners at Networking at Noon.
  • By Petra Rivera
  • August 25, 2023
Chamber members mingle lunch and networking at Lazy Lobster
Nokomis 15-month-old Lilly Murphy has a unique approach to mini golfing. Her mother, Heather Murphy, says UTC Kids Club is a new way for them to find a different playgroup.
  • By Liz Ramos
  • August 23, 2023
UTC Kids Club provides activities for children to enjoy
3-year-old Cameron Benfer relaxes with a guitar.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • August 20, 2023
Music Compound SRQ puts students center stage at Back to School Bash
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The ribbon cutting of the Holistic Healing and Wellness Center of Longboat Key with Deanna Mesghali, Patti Bosco, Mayor Ken Schneier, Medge Jaspan, Michael Jaspan and Irina Bronstein.
  • September 15, 2023
New wellness center offers Longboat mindfulness, holistic care
2
Analise Gallant, 6, Yonatan Rachmin, 7; Isaiah Gallant, 2; Maya Moronta, 9; Jacob Shefrin, 7; Mia Sinanian, 7; Ari Sinanian, 10,
  • September 12, 2023
Community Shofar Factory attendees make ram's horn trumpets
3
Lakewood Ranch High School seniors Ryan Donnelly and Lucas Anthony cheer their loudest as the football team gains a first down.
  • September 12, 2023
Braden River, Lakewood Ranch student sections stage cheering rivalry
4
Members of the Sarasota Police Department and others line up for the wreath placement ceremony.
  • September 11, 2023
NYC firefighter describes experience of 9/11 at Sarasota remembrance
5
7-year-old Pyper Hutchinson and 4-year-old Griffin Hutchinson run along the bridge with 4-year-old Rory Hutchinson and Heather Hutchinson in back.
  • September 10, 2023
Blaze of Hope walk raises money for families of children with cancer

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