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Jamie Lovemark watches his tee shot on the No. 10 hole at Lakewood National Golf Club during the first round of the 2024 LECOM Suncoast Classic. Lovemark shot four under par for the round.
  • By Ryan Kohn
  • April 18, 2024
Golfers go low on first day of LECOM Suncoast Classic
Roy Cohen, and board member Ellen Berman with Fred and Bethany Niell
  • By Janet Combs
  • April 16, 2024
Hermitage celebrates Greenfield Prize for Theater
Mirali Chawla, Umbreen Khalidi-Majeed and Nathalie Michalowski
  • By Observer Staff
  • April 15, 2024
Wonderball rocks the dance floor in second year
Mary Flaherty, Nancy McNamara and Suzie Randell.
  • By Petra Rivera
  • April 15, 2024
Save Our Seabirds supporters gather for 11th annual Sunset Soiree
Lindsay Krause, Marc Chartier, Danille Cotting, Melissa Ehrmann and her husband James Ehrmann
  • By Ian Swaby
  • April 15, 2024
99 Bottles marks five years in Sarasota with block party
Inflatables are set up at Waterside Park for Movie in the Park.
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • April 14, 2024
Movie in the Park races through April showing
Rabbi Brenner Glickman speaks to the group about Passover.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • April 14, 2024
Toddlers learn about Passover at Temple Emanu-El's Tot Shabbat
Riselle Bain
  • By Petra Rivera
  • April 14, 2024
Temple Beth Israel hosts its first ever seder for women
Sherry Koski, and her husband and board member, Tom, are long-time orchestra enthusiasts
  • By Janet Combs
  • April 13, 2024
Sarasota Orchestra holds intimate Masterworks 7 Dinner
Event Co-Chairs Taylor Karp Teymuri, Tammy Karp and Sarah Karp Renkliyuz
  • By Observer Staff
  • April 13, 2024
Blue Ties and Butterflies floats on in mission to keep kids safe
Event Chair Eileen Curd and Keynote Speaker Dr. Brian Czerniecki
  • By Observer Staff
  • April 13, 2024
Moffitt luncheon gives hope for achieving the impossible
Carol Pilkington and Philip Tavill
  • By Observer Staff
  • April 13, 2024
Children First transports guests to a fairytale
Chester, an umbrella cockatoo, loves talking to people like Lakewood Ranch's Jana Marra and Sarasota's Lethe Kazeh-Anfo.
  • By Liz Ramos
  • April 12, 2024
Block party introduces new residents to Lakewood Ranch clubs and businesses
The outdoor patios and balconies oversee a deck, new pool, spa, and manicured grounds.
  • By Observer Staff
  • April 12, 2024
Siesta Key home sells for $15 million
Cindy Noble, Linda Olsen, Marilyn Davol, Mary Del Pup, Susan Clarke, Lynn Kennelly and Kay Kochenderfer
  • By Petra Rivera
  • April 12, 2024
St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Women's Guild installs new officers
Maicy Powell, Raleigh Mosely II, Jazzmin Carson and Michael Mendez of Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe offer a performance.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • April 10, 2024
The Bay Park celebrates Giving Challenge with two-day event series
Sarasota Youth Sailing hosted its 36th annual SailFest Regatta on April 6-7.
  • By Petra Rivera
  • April 8, 2024
Youth sailors test their skills at SailFest regatta
Brody Scheckner, a fifth grader at Pine View School and Clara Tohumcu, a fourth grader at Pine View School, of the team Cool Kidz.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • April 8, 2024
RC Custom Car Open combines teamwork and carnival fun
Daughters of the American Revolution and Sons of the American Revolution members gather outside the Crocker Memorial Church.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • April 8, 2024
Daughters of the American Revolution chapter showcases history
Robert Jendelund and Dave Pfister
  • By Petra Rivera
  • April 7, 2024
Longboat Key Tennis Center celebrates 25th anniversary
The Lakewood Ranch Anglers Club hosts the Youth and Teen Fishing Seminar at Summerfield Park on April 6.
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • April 7, 2024
Fishing experts teach all the angles
Snowden Mowry, 11, paints a "Better Together" mural on the digital graffiti wall.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • April 6, 2024
Better Together Block Party celebrates the community in style
Braden River High School sophomore Alexa Helton performs as part of a quartet. She looks forward to seeing her skills as a clarinet player grow as she continues in high school.
  • By Liz Ramos
  • April 6, 2024
Arts Alive showcases Manatee County student talent while supporting the arts
Miss Jodi hosts the UTC Kids Club every other week.
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • April 5, 2024
UTC Kids Club participants dance through another Wednesday
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Latest News Photo Galleries

1
Jamie Lovemark watches his tee shot on the No. 10 hole at Lakewood National Golf Club during the first round of the 2024 LECOM Suncoast Classic. Lovemark shot four under par for the round.
  • April 18, 2024
Golfers go low on first day of LECOM Suncoast Classic
2
Roy Cohen, and board member Ellen Berman with Fred and Bethany Niell
  • April 16, 2024
Hermitage celebrates Greenfield Prize for Theater
3
Mirali Chawla, Umbreen Khalidi-Majeed and Nathalie Michalowski
  • April 15, 2024
Wonderball rocks the dance floor in second year
4
Mary Flaherty, Nancy McNamara and Suzie Randell.
  • April 15, 2024
Save Our Seabirds supporters gather for 11th annual Sunset Soiree
5
Lindsay Krause, Marc Chartier, Danille Cotting, Melissa Ehrmann and her husband James Ehrmann
  • April 15, 2024
99 Bottles marks five years in Sarasota with block party

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