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Dodie Mash paints on the community art at the lunch.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 17, 2019
Sarasota Garden Club lunches in Paradise

The Gardens in Paradise luncheon took place on March 16.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Leslie and Bob Williams
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 16, 2019
Bird Key parties for St. Patrick's Day

Club member enjoyed an Irish dance performance and buffet dinner March 16.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 16, 2019
St. Mary Catholic goes green

The church celebrated St. Patrick's Day March 16 with a festive party.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 16, 2019
Fine days for art in Lakewood Ranch

Fine Arts Festival showcases variety of fine art.

  • East County
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 16, 2019
Longboat shows off at community open house

On March 16, residents and visitors were invited to learn more about various town departments including IT, fire and police.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bob Skalitzky worked in Sarasota for 52 years.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 14, 2019
Bob Skalitzky, who helped develop Sarasota and Lido Key, 'had a huge presence everywhere'

Developer dies at age 95.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch High junior Pippa Campbell has started a benefit polo match to raise money to dig water wells in Africa.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 14, 2019
Special polo event in Sarasota will raise money to dig wells in Africa

Lakewood Ranch High junior organizes polo fundraiser in Sarasota with Epic Polo Club owner Jaymie Klauber.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 14, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: March 14

John Caviglia took this photo from a kayak on a canal along Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 14, 2019
East County weather page photo: March 14

Lynette Davis captured this foggy morning spider web art — suspended between two trees in Del Webb.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 14, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: March 14

David Eskin captured this double rainbow at sunset at Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 13, 2019
Beachplace toasts to 40th anniversary

Nearly 100 residents gathered at Bird Key Yacht Club March 13 for an anniversary celebration.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Marsha Penkert and Ellen Roberts
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 13, 2019
Sarasota throws a Party in the Park

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce hosted a gathering in Phillippi Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Michael Saunders will be honored on March 20. File photo.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 13, 2019
Saunders to receive Hero of History award

Real estate company founder will be fifth recipient of Historical Society's award on March 20.

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The ROMEOs have established a set of rules, including no complaining and no drinking until everyone has their beverage.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 13, 2019
Longboat ROMEOs create camaraderie, tradition

When these guys head out for lunch, there’s no complaining, no chain restaurants and no notice on where they’ll end up.

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George and Tina Skestos with their Akita, Gigi Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 13, 2019
Longboaters lend helping paw to dogs in need

In October, George and Tina Skestos opened Gigi's Shelter for Dogs in Ohio.

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Together, John and Shannon Barton make the "Roaring '20s" at the Great Gatsby-themed annual dinner for members of the Friars Club. Attendees shared their favorite memories from the season and gave out awards at the March 24 celebration at the Harbourside Ballroom.
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Friars golfers throw back to Roaring '20s
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Second suspect charged in 2024 Sarasota homicide
  • March 27, 2026
Second suspect charged in 2024 Sarasota homicide
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Drayton Saunders acceps a Champion For Children award for MSC Foundation and President and CEO of Safe Children Coalition Brena Slater
  • March 27, 2026
Safe Children Coalition names 2026 Champions for Children
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Theo Chien and Peter Ginsburg test out their fire helmets at the Longboat Key Fire Rescue open house on March 25 at Station 92. The pair picked out some fire station-themed toys while meeting first responder staff at the annual event.
  • March 27, 2026
Longboat families connect with first responders
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The Umbrella House was built in 1953.
  • March 27, 2026
An architectural landmark receives recognition

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