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Libby Gallups, Judie Rogers and Debbie Emery came in costumes, and in character, as the Sanderson Sisters from "Hocus Pocus." The three friends entertained the crowds by adopting the voices and mannerisms of their characters.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • November 1, 2023
Attendees dress in costumes to impress for Fright Night on St. Armands Circle
People dancing at Oktoberfest at St. Armands Key Lutheran Church
  • By Petra Rivera
  • October 30, 2023
St. Armands Key Lutheran Church celebrates Oktoberfest
Chairwoman Judy Graham, Mote President and CEO Michael Crosby and board chair Sandi Stuart
  • By Observer Staff
  • October 29, 2023
Mote Marine thanks scientists during Oceanic Evening gala
The Boo Run is invaded by zombie cheerleaders Morgan Ross and McKenna White of Lakewood Ranch. While the both were set to run, Ross said, "It doesn't mean I'm good at it."
  • By Jay Heater
  • October 28, 2023
Twentieth Boo Run in Lakewood Ranch continues to make a difference
The Headless Horseman haunts the Sarasota Polo Club grounds.
  • By Liz Ramos
  • October 28, 2023
'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' returns to Sarasota Polo Club
Mike and Tara Warmuth and Terry and Madeleine Eagle dress up as characters from "The Addams Family." The foursome attended BooFest dressed as Teletubbies last year.
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • October 28, 2023
BooFest lowers the boom for fun at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch
ODA sophomore running back Allen Clark (17) runs through an attempted tackle by All Saints' Academy sophomore Jaelen Randall (6).
  • By Ryan Kohn
  • October 28, 2023
ODA football downs All Saints' Academy in SSAA quarterfinals
Costume contest at the Halloween Happy Hour at Seaplace Condominiums
  • By Petra Rivera
  • October 27, 2023
Seaplace spices up Halloween with fun costumes
Earl Larson, Brian and Natalie Davis
  • By Petra Rivera
  • October 27, 2023
All Angels Church welcomes snowbirds back to Longboat
Janis and Skip Swan
  • By Observer Staff
  • October 24, 2023
EnsembleNewSRQ's brunch satisfies with sounds and tastes of fall
Anais Zambaux, Lance Karp, DeWayne Hill and Sheriff Kurt Hoffman. The SAL received a $25,000 donation from the Culverhouse family.
  • By James Peter
  • October 24, 2023
Charity auction raises money to support at-risk Sarasota youth
Baby Basics of Sarasota County provides diapers, wipes and books to parents in need.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • October 24, 2023
Sarasota community helps provide the 'bear' necessities at fashion show
Amanda Hiney and her 5-year-old daughter Brynlee stopped along the path for a game of tic-tac-toe.
  • By Jay Heater
  • October 23, 2023
Halloween path tells kids 'witch' way to go in Lakewood Ranch
Nelle S. Miller, right, incoming president and CEO of All Faiths Food Bank succeeding longtime CEO Sandra Frank, left, who announced her retirement plans in March. Center is Lin Williams.
  • By Observer Staff
  • October 23, 2023
All Faiths Food Bank raises funds to provide produce for families in need
Sue Wertman and Karen Gardiner
  • By Petra Rivera
  • October 22, 2023
The Paradise Center raises over $1,000 for breast cancer research
Heidi walks in the pet parade with Violet Ditucci and Krista Post.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • October 22, 2023
Sarasota Pride Festival celebrates diversity with colorful array of activities
Sally Schule, Julie Polaszek and Thomas Persely
  • By Observer Staff
  • October 22, 2023
Sarasota Memorial's Rock the Roof doles out a rockin' blast from the past
Triplets Amelia, Eloise and Elijah Dennis, 2, enjoyed riding in a wagon along the trail.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • October 21, 2023
Arlington Park gets spooky with Halloween Trail Carnival
Rev. Brock Patterson blessing Mike and Lauren Ehlers's dog Tucker.
  • By Petra Rivera
  • October 21, 2023
Pets of all shapes, sizes and types blessed at Longboat Island Chapel
The Mustangs salute their student section following a 10-8 win over Gibbs High.
  • By Ryan Kohn
  • October 21, 2023
Lakewood Ranch High football picks up third win of 2023
Luna and Zander Hartman enjoy the pumkin patch at The Green at UTC.
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • October 20, 2023
UTC Night Market in Sarasota embraces the fall season
Julie Harris, Circus Arts Conservatory Co-founder Dolly Jacobs-Reis and Managing Director Jennifer Mitchell
  • By Observer Staff
  • October 19, 2023
Circus Arts Conservatory thanks Legacy Society members
Cedric Saunders played football at Ohio State University and with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before joining the Bucs, and later the Detroit Lions, in a off-field capacity.
  • By Ryan Kohn
  • October 19, 2023
Sarasota High School inducts 6 graduates into Hall of Fame
Event cochairs Nikki Logan and Christopher Covelli
  • By Observer Staff
  • October 17, 2023
Equality Florida holds Royal Masquerade Ball
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1
Libby Gallups, Judie Rogers and Debbie Emery came in costumes, and in character, as the Sanderson Sisters from "Hocus Pocus." The three friends entertained the crowds by adopting the voices and mannerisms of their characters.
  • November 1, 2023
Attendees dress in costumes to impress for Fright Night on St. Armands Circle
2
People dancing at Oktoberfest at St. Armands Key Lutheran Church
  • October 30, 2023
St. Armands Key Lutheran Church celebrates Oktoberfest
3
Chairwoman Judy Graham, Mote President and CEO Michael Crosby and board chair Sandi Stuart
  • October 29, 2023
Mote Marine thanks scientists during Oceanic Evening gala
4
The Boo Run is invaded by zombie cheerleaders Morgan Ross and McKenna White of Lakewood Ranch. While the both were set to run, Ross said, "It doesn't mean I'm good at it."
  • October 28, 2023
Twentieth Boo Run in Lakewood Ranch continues to make a difference
5
The Headless Horseman haunts the Sarasota Polo Club grounds.
  • October 28, 2023
'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' returns to Sarasota Polo Club

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