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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
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
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1
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.
  • October 5, 2023
A little flag flies high in Bradenton with World War II reenactment
2
Chris Sachs, Emily Walsh and Michael Garey
  • October 2, 2023
Observer President Emily Walsh speaks at Kiwanis Club reception
3
Wendy Brandeis with Teddy
  • October 2, 2023
Unity of Sarasota celebrates the unconditional love of pets
4
Nicky,Parker and Steve Mayforth
  • October 1, 2023
Gilkey Fund hosts a magic moment
5
Sixth grader Ethan Burnstein loves how colorful the sixth grade peace themed golf cart is for the homecoming parade.
  • September 30, 2023
Out-of-Door Academy celebrates with school's first homecoming parade

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