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Jerry Cronin and Paul Ahem cheer on the Patriots.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • January 31, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Beachplace Super Bowl party

Beachplace residents enjoyed football and each other's company at a Super Bowl watch party on Feb. 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Seahawks Fan Karen Sawyer and Patriots fan Paul Kuell place their bets.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • January 31, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: The Shore Super Bowl party

Residents of the Shore gathered on Feb. 1 to watch the Seahawks and Patriots battle each other in the Super Bowl.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Seahawks fans George Stensgard and Matt Brieske cheer on their team at Longboat Terrace.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • January 31, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Terrace Super Bowl party

Residents of Longboat Terrace gathered on Feb. 1 to watch Super Bowl XLIX.

  • Longboat Key
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Scott Anderson and Pam and Jerry Claiborne and Richard Russell
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 31, 2015
Opera Gala

Opera Gala

  • Black Tie
Sharon and John Aragona
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 31, 2015
Catholic Charities Ball

Catholic Charities Ball

  • Black Tie
Emily and Alana Duffy fill a pot with soil to plant parsley during the Birthday of the Trees party.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 30, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Birthday of the Trees

Temple Emanu-El hosted a party to celebrate the Birthday of the Trees Saturday, Jan. 31 surrounded by the gardens at Sarasota Children's Garden.

  • Sarasota
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Edith Barr Dunn enjoyed a night surrounded by friend and family for a cocktail party.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • January 30, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Edith Barr Dunn Celebration

To celebrate memories with friends and family, Edith Barr Dunn hosted a cocktail party Saturday, Jan. 31 at Marina Jack

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
U.S. Army Reserve Ret. Lt. Col. Dennis Dobbratz poses with Annette and Bob Ducatelli, retired Air Force.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 30, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Rosedale Military Ball

Members of the Rosedale Golf & Country Club honored vet eras past and present during its seventh annual Military Ball Jan. 31, at the clubhouse.

  • East County
  • News
School of Russian Ballet dancers entertain a growing crowd.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 30, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Grand Ovation

The 9th annual Grand Ovation returned Jan. 31 to Lakewood Ranch Main Street, with live performances by local dancers, actors and other artists.

  • East County
  • News
David Glorius with Boys & Girls Club students Iniyah Martell and Maria Nicolosi at Steak & Burger to celebrate the Youth of the Year.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 30, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Boys & Girls Club Steak & Burger

Guests donned their best buckles and cowboy hats for the Boys & Girls Club event Steak & Burger to celebrate the Youth of the Year Friday, Jan. 30 at the Lee Wetherington location.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Gundrun and Jorgen Graugaard
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 30, 2015
Circus Sarasota Gala

Circus Sarasota Gala

  • Black Tie
Naara Silva, Savannah Roberts and T.J. Besterman are in first grade.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 29, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Football Frenzy

Children at the Tabernacle Christian School dressed in their favorite team's garb and headed to a grassy field Jan. 30 for the school's annual Football Frenzy and Bible Trivia event.

  • East County
  • News
This week's FYI Friday features news about local students, a controversial new slogan for SRQ Airport and more!
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 29, 2015
FYI Friday - Your weekly news roundup

Catch up on the week's most important and most interesting news stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County with FYI Friday.

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The 10,087-square-foot Johnson Estate was built in 2007. (File photo)
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 29, 2015
Johnson Estate sells for $5.3 million

The home was once listed for $13 million but was most recently listed for $7.5 million.

  • Longboat Key
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New developments in the Sarasota County contributed to the uptick in impact fee revenues this year, including The Mall at University Town Center. File photo.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • January 29, 2015
Sarasota County collects $17.5 million in impact fees

The 2014 total was up $8.4 million from the 2013 fiscal year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
AJC West Coast Florida Regional Director, Brian Lipton addresses the sold-out audience for the luncheon.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 29, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: AJC Lunch & Learn

The American Jewish Committee met for the inaugural Winter Lunch & Learn luncheon Friday morning at Michael's on East.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ivory Lounge owner Ambrish Piare filed a lawsuit last year alleging the Plaza at Five Points Condominium Association has made false claims in attempts to put the nightclub out of business.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 29, 2015
Ivory Lounge lawsuit against condo owners continues

Ivory Lounge owner Ambrish Piare's suit against the nightclub's downtown neighbors got a jolt this week, when a judge denied a motion to dismiss the case.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Mall at UTC will house Florida's eighth Microsoft retail location.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 29, 2015
Microsoft adds a store to UTC lineup

Microsoft is opening a store at The Mall at University Town Center.

  • East County
  • News
Stoneybrook residents Ken and Nancy Allen with Barbara Tierney.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 29, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Stoneybrook 20th anniversary

Residents of Stoneybrook Golf and Country Club commemorate the 20th anniversary for the community with a three-day celebration.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 29, 2015
Ivory Lounge lawsuit against condo owners continues in court

Ivory Lounge owner Ambrish Piare’s suit against the nightclub’s downtown neighbors got a jolt this week, when a judge denied a motion to dismiss the case.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Roger Capote and Rainer Scheer
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 29, 2015
3rd annual Fashionistas for a Cause Bartending Fundraiser

3rd annual Fashionistas for a Cause Bartending Fundraiser

  • Black Tie
Guide dogs patiently wait their turn with their handlers before the graduation ceremony.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 28, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Southeastern Guide Dogs graduation

Friends and family celebrated as nine handlers graduated with their new guides from Southeastern Guide Dogs Thursday, Jan. 29 at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Area Coordinator for Southeastern Guide Dogs and puppy raiser Shay Doerner with 6-month-old Rocky.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 28, 2015
VIDEO: Southeastern Guide Dogs graduate

Nine handlers graduate from Southeastern Guide Dogs handler program Thursday, Jan. 29 at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch senior Sean Fenton plays defense against Fort Meyers in a regional playoff game Thursday at Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jason Clary
  • January 28, 2015
Lakewood Ranch upset by Fort Myers

Fort Myers defeats the Mustangs via penalty kicks, 2-1 (5-4)

  • East County
  • News
Andrew Vac, of RE/MAX, with 2014 Chairman of the Board Yvonne Schloss and President Gail Loefgren, accepts his Chairman’s Award.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • January 28, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Chamber of Commerce awards luncheon

Chamber members celebrated their success throughout 2014 at the 56th annual meeting and awards luncheon on Jan. 29. Members were given awards, and incoming chair, Jeff Mayers, shared his goals for 2015.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Event coordinators Gwen Watson and Carol Meese
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • January 28, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Key Niners golf tournament

The Key Niners Women's Golf Association hosted 12 clubs and more than 120 women on Jan. 29 for a golf tournament.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Hugh thinks about selecting the Patriots but changes his mind.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • January 28, 2015
Mote Aquarium manatees select the Super Bowl winners

Hugh and Buffett, two manatees at the Mote Marine Aquarium, selected their choices for the Super Bowl champions on Jan. 29.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jamie Myers soaks in the excitement after his Make-A-Wish reveal Tuesday morning.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 28, 2015
Make-A-Wish grants Pine View student's dream trip

A normal day at school turns into a wish come true for Pine View student Jamie Myers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This map shows the location of the future improvement.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 28, 2015
Ranch boulevard expansion approved

Sarasota County commissioners voted Wednesday to further advance plans for extending Lakewood Ranch Boulevard to Fruitville Road.

  • East County
  • News
Of the 17 county students advancing to the 60th annual State Science and Engineering Fair in March, nine are form East County.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 28, 2015
After big wins regionally, East County students head to state science competition

Nine East County students won first-place at the Lockheed Martin Manatee Regional Science and Engineering Fair recently. The troupe will advance to the 60th annual State Science and Engineering Fair, held March 31 through April 2, in Lakeland.

  • East County
  • News
Deianeira McClain
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 28, 2015
Soaring singers

The ribbon-cutting ceremony Saturday for the Gulf Gate Public Library was a cause for celebration.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jett Segal takes the heartbeat of a stuffed animal with Eliana Tibi.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 28, 2015
The doctor is in

Students in the early childhood program The Gan at Temple Sinai donned stethoscopes for an exercise in veterinary medicine.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 28, 2015
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • January 28, 2015
Our view: How codes hurt the poor

Sarasota entrepreneur Harvey Vengroff has spent much of the past two decades here buying and refurbishing old apartments and hotels in the city to fill a big vacuum - affordable housing for low-income individuals and families.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The Sarasota County Commission voted Wednesday to ban parking on Avenida Milano and Madera in Siesta Key Village. The commissioners determined it a safety issue – but it pushes more cars back in into the Village.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • January 28, 2015
Parking problem

Public parking spots on Siesta Key are decreasing. Season is upon us. Where is everyone going to park?

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 28, 2015
Codes dictate how city staff must respond

All tenants are entitled to occupy structures that have had life-safety type of work done by licensed contractors pursuant to properly issued permits.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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