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Arasay Perez and Pablo Infante pose for a quick photo.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 10, 2015
Booker prom goes through the looking glass

Students spent the night in wonderland dancing with classmates for the Booker High School Prom Saturday, May 9 at Michael’s on East.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Students sing a long with “Style” by Taylor Swift.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 10, 2015
Cobalt dance takes students to new heights

City skylines and hints of gold transported students to the top of a skyscraper for an “urban lux” theme for the Pine View annual Cobalt dance Saturday, May 9 at The Devyn.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • May 9, 2015
Four years in the making, Riverview seniors enjoy prom

Riverview High School hosted its senior prom on May 9 at the Hyatt Regency.

  • Sarasota
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Former Kiwanis International President Bob Moore addresses guests.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 8, 2015
Kiwanis clubs celebrate 100th anniversay together

On Friday, members of the Kiwanis Clubs of Longboat Key, Siesta Key and Sarasota joined members around the world in celebrating the 100th anniversary of Kiwanis International.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Six-year-old Isabella Andraed shows off her Egyptian-style paper necklace.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 8, 2015
Tara Elementary students showcase artwork

At A Knight for the Arts held May 7 at Tara Elementary School in East County, students showcased their artwork at the art show

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Melissa Perkins and Eric Peters take advantage of two photo opportunities.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 7, 2015
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance celebrates 10 years

The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance celebrated its 10-year anniversary May 7, at the Silver Soiree, held at the Polo Grill and Bar's Fete Ballroom in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • May 7, 2015
Longboat residents raise money for St. Martha

Longboat residents hold $5 million fundraiser for St. Martha Catholic School.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • May 7, 2015
Bird Key Yacht Club colors its walls with new art

Bird Key Yacht Club members enjoyed a night of art by John Pirman, Maia Zildjian and Rob Tarball on May 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 7, 2015
Braden River High students sing of Dr. Suess

Horton hears a Who and brings Dr. Seuss' tale to life.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 7, 2015
How is your mom special?

Students at Phillippi Shores Elementary School and B.D. Gullett Elementary School wish their mothers' a happy Mother's Day.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Traci Kegerreis submitted this sunset photo, taken after a storm on Casey Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 7, 2015
Weather: Sarasota

Traci Kegerreis submitted this sunset photo, taken after a storm on Casey Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 7, 2015
Prom? Check yes or no

The pressure to top promposals from other classmates forces high schools students to be creative when asking their sweethearts to prom. So what is a teen to do?

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photoBob Neudorfer, Bob Miccio, Gino Del Pup and Darryl Jelinek
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 6, 2015
Men put their best feet forward

Bob Neudorfer, Bob Miccio, Gino Del Pup and Darryl Jelinek enjoyed a day out as the season comes to a close and the friends depart for their summer homes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 6, 2015
Special Delivery

Want to help feed the area’s needy?

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ron Plank checks out the classic Chevy at Ed Tavern's car show.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 6, 2015
Classic cars cruise into Lakewood Ranch Main Street

Ed's Tavern sponsored a car show Wednesday, May 6, in the circle.

  • East County
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