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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
Cynthia Rogers and her husband, Charles Rogers, love having Friday night fun with their granddaughter Kendall Leathers (center), a first grader. They usually have a movie night, but on Sept. 8, they decided to attend Willis Elementary's Games with Grandparents.
  • By Liz Ramos
  • September 9, 2023
Willis Elementary hosts first Games with Grandparents in Lakewood Ranch
Victor Davis and Michael Demarski, the owner of 3Form Fitness, are ready to start 3Form Fitness' first charity golf tournament at Legacy Golf Club.
  • By Liz Ramos
  • September 9, 2023
3Form Fitness hosts its first charity golf tournament in Lakewood Ranch
Braden River junior running back/receiver Yahshua Edwards celebrates after a touchdown against Lakewood Ranch. The Pirates need to score when they have the opportunity in the red zone.
  • By Ryan Kohn
  • September 8, 2023
Braden River High football beats Lakewood Ranch High for eighth-straight year
Terri Robinson and Kristal Meisinger sell their tiedye creations. They also fill custom orders and offer private tie dye parties.
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • September 8, 2023
Myakka Co-op kicks off its third season
The Longboat Key home at 5005 Gulf of Mexico Dr. is on the market for $12 million.
  • By Louis Llovio
  • September 5, 2023
Longboat Key home hits the market at $12 million
Longboat Island Chapel hosted a Labor Day brunch on Sept. 3.
  • By Petra Rivera
  • September 5, 2023
Longboat Island Chapel dedicates Labor Day brunch to beloved member
Tristan Lovell (Optimist RWB — Blue) of Davis Island Race Team, Piper Roberts (Optimist RWB — White) of Sarasota Yacht Club and Ryan Rossignol (Optimist RWB — Red of Sarasota Youth Sailing) emerge from a bend in the course.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • September 3, 2023
75th Annual Labor Day Regatta keeps another generation sailing
Cardinal Mooney senior quarterback Michael Valentino holds the ball aloft as he crosses the goal line for a touchdown.
  • By Ryan Kohn
  • September 2, 2023
Cardinal Mooney High football runs over Lakewood Ranch High
Caddy's sign in Bradenton along the Manatee River takes on a different meaning after Hurricane Idalia went through.
  • By Jay Heater
  • August 30, 2023
Lakewood Ranch only dealt a glancing blow from Hurricane Idalia
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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.
  • September 24, 2023
Bay Fest opens the underwater world to all ages
2
Booker junior Jordan Radkey (55) and sophomore Jason Thomas (16) celebrate after a tackle for loss.
  • September 23, 2023
Booker High football wins thriller over Braden River High
3
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.
  • September 22, 2023
Businesses score at tailgate expo in Sarasota
4
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.
  • September 22, 2023
Sisterhood for Good hosts annual Designer Bag Bingo
5
Gabriel Cortes, or in this case Kristoff, sings alongside his reindeer friend, Sven, while singing "Lost in the Woods."
  • September 21, 2023
Braden River High spreads magic through cabaret show

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