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Dynasty Stars Samantha Allspach and Georges Assif
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • February 14, 2023
Dancing with the Dynasty Stars at St. Mary's
Isha Pramudyasworo picks up her book from the Sarasota Ballet booth.
  • By Dariela Delgado
  • February 13, 2023
Storybook Street brings literacy to life
Suzy Brenner, Amy Steinhauser, Irina LaRose, Carol Peschel, Sandi Love and Janet Milliken
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • February 13, 2023
The Paradise Center dances through the decades
Guests admired the recently-opened Tiffany exhibit.
  • By Harry Sayer
  • February 12, 2023
Selby Gardens brings stained glass shades with Orchid Ball 2023
CEO Joy Mahler, Katie Emmons, chairwoman Kristina Eastmond, Jennifer Simms and Scooter Maloney
  • By Harry Sayer
  • February 12, 2023
Live, Laugh, Love Luncheon returns to The Ritz
Margaret Dugan, Lindy Jacobi and Judy Behny prepare for the soup and chili cook-off.
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • February 11, 2023
Spanish Main Yacht Club is in full swing
Third grader Kaylee Casablanca loves dancing with her sister Briana Casablanca and third grader Aubrielle Deaugustinis.
  • By Liz Ramos
  • February 11, 2023
Tara Elementary hosts its annual Sweetheart Dance
Event chairwoman Ilene Denton, Library Foundation Executive Director Alisa Mitchell, Renee Di Pilato and Sarah Karon
  • By Harry Sayer
  • February 11, 2023
Erik Larson highlights 2023 Library Foundation luncheon
Violet Link, Elle Zukas, Eloise and Zachary Friedman, Colton Zukas celebrate The Birthday of The Trees at Celery Fields.
  • By Dariela Delgado
  • February 10, 2023
Trees at Celery Fields get some birthday TLC
Barbara Claudy shops at the Longboat Library book sale on Saturday.
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • February 10, 2023
Books, bargains and lobster on the lawn
Panache with Pooches Fashion Show models Zooey and Sandy Koolkin give their best pose.
  • By Dariela Delgado
  • February 9, 2023
Pooches take the catwalk
The home at 4001 Casey Key Road was built in 1964. It has three bedrooms, three baths and 1,812 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes
  • February 9, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Jan. 23-27 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis
Division 1 champions Caitlin McCormick and Angie Eason
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • February 9, 2023
Observer Challenge volleys between competition and fun
Brad Johnson, Howard Tipton, Ed Lavallee, Mark Cunningham, Johnathan Lewis, Tom Harmer, Steve Botelho and Sheriff Kurt Hoffman gathered at Harmer's retirement party.
  • By Lauren Tronstad
  • February 9, 2023
Town celebrates Harmer's tenure
The Sarasota Police Department held a charity corn hole tournament at UTC’s The Green on Feb. 4
  • By Dariela Delgado
  • February 7, 2023
SPD hosts charity cornhole tournament
Rowdy Gaines speaks with Michael Phelps.
  • By Harry Sayer
  • February 7, 2023
Ringling College Library Association brings Michael Phelps to Sarasota
Olivia Schaedler-Luera, Tornado and Karen Barbosa celebrate Bookerfest at Booker Middle.
  • By Dariela Delgado
  • February 6, 2023
Booker nation brings a tornado celebration
Compeer Founder Bunny Skirboll and Compeer CEO Chris Munson
  • By Dariela Delgado
  • February 6, 2023
Compeer hosts annual fundraising brunch
Guests filled the Lee Wetherington Club event space.
  • By Harry Sayer
  • February 5, 2023
Boys & Girls Clubs celebrates Youth of the Year at Steak & Burger
Rev. Frank J. Dewane arrives.
  • By Harry Sayer
  • February 5, 2023
Catholic Charities Ball 2023 brings hope at Ritz Carlton
The event marked 20 years of Legacy Luncheons.
  • By Harry Sayer
  • February 5, 2023
Junior League Legacy Luncheon celebrates 20 years
Fifth graders Kaitlyn Do, R.J. Griffis, Kinley Chupp and Micah French celebrate their first place win. They'll move on to compete against winners from seven other elementary schools in the School District of Manatee County.
  • By Liz Ramos
  • February 4, 2023
Tara Elementary students harvest ideas at Fruits and Veggies Day
SMR's Laura Cole, Pulte's Josh Graeve, Ivette, Lyanna, Lucious, and retired Army Sgt. Lucio Gaytan, Pulte's Wes Copeland and Building Homes for Heroes' Cody Brannon break ground for the Gaytan's new home at Sapphire Point Feb. 3 in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater
  • February 3, 2023
Pulte heads partnership to provide Lakewood Ranch home to veteran
Palm Aire's Katherine Pike showcases a classy outfit, and a smile.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • February 3, 2023
Models sparkle during Palm Aire's fashion show in Sarasota
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1
Dynasty Stars Samantha Allspach and Georges Assif
  • February 14, 2023
Dancing with the Dynasty Stars at St. Mary's
2
Isha Pramudyasworo picks up her book from the Sarasota Ballet booth.
  • February 13, 2023
Storybook Street brings literacy to life
3
Suzy Brenner, Amy Steinhauser, Irina LaRose, Carol Peschel, Sandi Love and Janet Milliken
  • February 13, 2023
The Paradise Center dances through the decades
4
Guests admired the recently-opened Tiffany exhibit.
  • February 12, 2023
Selby Gardens brings stained glass shades with Orchid Ball 2023
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CEO Joy Mahler, Katie Emmons, chairwoman Kristina Eastmond, Jennifer Simms and Scooter Maloney
  • February 12, 2023
Live, Laugh, Love Luncheon returns to The Ritz

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