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Rummage sale organizers Ingrid Wisniewski and Penny Koerner
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 1, 2019
Treasures found at annual St. Mary Rummage Sale

The sale kicked off at noon on Friday, March 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Carolyn Eastwood. Photo courtesy of Sarasota County.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • March 1, 2019
Sarasota County employee named Government Engineer of the Year

The American Society of Civil Engineers was founded in 1986 and represents civil engineering professional in 177 countries.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Co-Chairwomen Donna Koffman and Tammy Karp with two adoptable puppies.
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • March 1, 2019
Animal lovers raise a paw to Humane Society of Sarasota County

Paws on the Catwalk was hosted March 1 at Art Ovation Hotel.

  • Black Tie
Marjorie Singer and Roxzene Hunter
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 1, 2019
Southeastern Guide Dogs graduation raises the woof

The commencement took place at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 1, 2019
Key Chorale's 'Elijah' to showcase masterwork of epic proportions

Key Chorale will be accompanied by four professional soloists, a youth soloist and 35 members of the Sarasota Orchestra for 'Elijah.'

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • March 1, 2019
Educators, volunteers use Dr. Seuss to teach students about kindness

Dr. Seuss Day got a special twist in district classrooms when Embracing Our Differences partnered with Sarasota County Schools.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Helena Howard in "Madeline's Madeline." Photo source: Amazon Prime Video.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 1, 2019
Binge Blog: A roll of the dice

An electric individual performance from Helena Howard in "Madeline's Madeline" and "Game Night," the best studio comedy in years, starring Jason Bateman and Rachel McAdams, are this week’s picks.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Janet Trefry and Terry Stocker
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 1, 2019
Church of the Redeemer can hear the bells, too

The church famous for its bells teaches downtown residents about what they mean.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Heritage Harbour Golf & Eatery investor Bryan Veith enjoys a round with co-owner Chris Bradshaw.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 28, 2019
A round of golf Bradshaw family style in Bradenton

A round of golf Bradshaw family style at Heritage Harbour in Bradenton

  • East County
  • Opinion
Firefighter of the Year Todd DePatie
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 28, 2019
East Manatee Fire Rescue awards top honors

Todd DePatie named firefighter of the year and Casey Lambert is named officer of the year in East Manatee Fire Rescue.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • February 28, 2019
Observer Media Group Black Tie launches new social app

The Black Tie Bash was held Feb. 28 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 28, 2019
St. Mary putts through annual golf tournament

About 150 golfers played the Harbourside Course Feb. 28 for the St. Mary Men's Club annual golf tournament.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dr. Rachel Shelley and Rebecca Abrahamson
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 28, 2019
Booker High raises the curtain for their students

The first ever the Booker High School Visual Performing Arts Fundraiser takes place on March 9.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Youth Library room at the Sarasota County Selby Library.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • February 28, 2019
Baltimore Orioles help promote love of learning, literacy in Sarasota County

For the eighth consecutive year, students in the greater Sarasota community have the opportunity to tackle books in exchange for baseball tickets.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch home at 6922 Belmont Court recently sold for $938,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 28, 2019
Country Club Village home tops local sales at $938,000

Residential real estate transactions for Feb. 11-15.

  • East County
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