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This work, "Hidden in the Shadows," was completed by 10thgrade student Savannah Beeson.
  • By Pam Eubanks
  • January 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Student Art Exhibit
Suzanne Oshima, matchmaker & dating coach at Dream Bachelor and Bachelorette attended the Young Professionals Group's After Hours event in search of Sarasota's most-eligible bachelorettes.
  • By Nick Friedman
  • January 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Dream Bachelor and Bachelorette scouts single women in Sarasota
Dave Sparks talked with many groups of people at his goodbye party.
  • By Rachel S. OHara
  • January 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Goodbye party for Dave Sparks
James Barnhofen and Wendy Pearson
  • By Nick Friedman
  • January 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Harris Private Bank shares new space with M&I Wealth Management
Paul and Carina Bowman
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • January 5, 2012
YMCA Foundation of Sarasota VIP Dinner 'Sensations from the Sea'
This coin is estimated to be worth around $10,000. It is one the International Coin Collectors Association purchased for $6,000 at its event at the Hilton Longboat Key.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 5, 2012
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Pot of Gold
Photo courtesy of Norman Schimmel.
  • By Norman Schimmel
  • January 5, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: A booming good time
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • January 4, 2012
12 Black Tie Events in 2012
Carol Bernasconi and Janice Hamlin
  • By Nick Friedman
  • January 4, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Garden Club Floral Design Class
Itzhak Perlman speaks to the Rotarians, Tuesday, Jan. 3, inside the USF Sarasota-Manatee FCCI Rotunda.
  • By Rachel S. OHara
  • January 4, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Rotary Evening with Itzhak Perlman
  • By Jorge Blanco
  • January 4, 2012
Castaway
Andrea Moriarty, Luke Moriarty, Kip O'Neill and Terry Petesch
  • By Dora Walters
  • January 4, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Villagers celebrate at holiday open house
The Half Shell Oyster House, 1991 Main Street, will host its soft opening (dinner only) Monday, Jan. 9. The restaurant officially opens Jan. 10 with lunch and dinner service.
  • By Loren Mayo
  • January 3, 2012
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Aw, shucks!
Shirley Goodman has been tap dancing for 80 years.
  • By Observer Staff
  • January 2, 2012
YEAR IN PICTURES: December, 2011
Interim County Administrator Terry Lewis and Commission Chairwoman Nora Patterson recognized lifeguards Scott Ruberg and Robert Martini for recovering the wallet of a grateful Canadian tourist.
  • By Observer Staff
  • January 2, 2012
YEAR IN PICTURES: December, 2011
The boats docked at Sarasota Yacht Club were awash in a rainbow of colors during the "Lighting of the Fleet" ceremony in December.
  • By Observer Staff
  • January 2, 2012
YEAR IN PICTURES: December, 2011
Lauren Costello, 6, made sure to tell Santa what she wanted for Christmas during Tara Elementary School’s Dinner with Santa Dec. 2. Published Dec. 8, 2011.
  • By Observer Staff
  • January 2, 2012
YEAR IN PICTURES: December, 2011
Marion Ruthardt, from Duisburg, Germany, worked on her piece, "Avatar," in November, on Dolphin Street for the Sarasota Chalk Festival.
  • By Observer Staff
  • January 1, 2012
YEAR IN PICTURES: November, 2011
"Something Fishy" took second-place honors in the second Crystal Classic Master Sandsculpting Competition on the Key, which drew more than 40,000 spectators.
  • By Observer Staff
  • January 1, 2012
YEAR IN PICTURES: November, 2011
Lois Lesser, Sands Point resident, held a 100th birthday party for former Sands Point resident Ursula Pearson in November.
  • By Observer Staff
  • January 1, 2012
YEAR IN PICTURES: November, 2011
Four-year-old Jordyn Jomisko couldn't wait to show off her patriotic sticker during Freedom Elementary School's Let Freedom Ring Courtyard Ceremony Nov. 10. Published Nov. 17, 2011.
  • By Observer Staff
  • January 1, 2012
YEAR IN PICTURES: November, 2011
Sarasota County’s Women’s Masters 4x team finished second in the Sarasota 5000 Regatta in October.
  • By Observer Staff
  • December 31, 2011
YEAR IN PICTURES: October, 2011
August, 2, and April, 4, Turner, took a few minutes to relax on the steps of the Siesta Key Oyster Bar during the Village’s annual Safe Treats Halloween event.
  • By Observer Staff
  • December 31, 2011
YEAR IN PICTURES: October, 2011
Kindergartner Connor Loukota took a much-needed break from all of the fun and games during Hunsader Farms' 20th annual Pumpkin Festival. Published Oct. 27, 2011.
  • By Observer Staff
  • December 31, 2011
YEAR IN PICTURES: October, 2011
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Latest News Photo Galleries

1
This work, "Hidden in the Shadows," was completed by 10thgrade student Savannah Beeson.
  • January 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Student Art Exhibit
2
Suzanne Oshima, matchmaker & dating coach at Dream Bachelor and Bachelorette attended the Young Professionals Group's After Hours event in search of Sarasota's most-eligible bachelorettes.
  • January 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Dream Bachelor and Bachelorette scouts single women in Sarasota
3
Dave Sparks talked with many groups of people at his goodbye party.
  • January 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Goodbye party for Dave Sparks
4
James Barnhofen and Wendy Pearson
  • January 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Harris Private Bank shares new space with M&I Wealth Management
5
Paul and Carina Bowman
  • January 5, 2012
YMCA Foundation of Sarasota VIP Dinner 'Sensations from the Sea'

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