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Dale Hooey, the Rev. Michael Durning and Sandy Wood
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 19, 2019
All Angels sings to presidents

In honor of Presidents Day, the church hosted a singalong on Feb. 18.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cleanup of the grafitti on the Unconditional Surrender statue has alread begun.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • February 19, 2019
Unconditional Surrender statue struck by graffiti

#MeToo spray painted on Sarasota landmark.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • February 18, 2019
Jimmy Wales talks Wikipedia, future of internet in Sarasota

The Wikipedia founder shared his thoughts on internet accessibility, censorship and more as part of the RCLA Town Hall Lecture series.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • February 18, 2019
Siesta Key Beach goers test their Presidents Day knowledge

From the holiday to who it celebrates, these beachgoers had the chance to brush up on their Presidents Day trivia.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Crew won 25 races at the American Youth Cup I. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 18, 2019
Sarasota Crew cleans up at American Youth Cup I

The Crew had 25 first-place finishes at the event

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Bernadette DiPino shows off her badge as she walks the runway. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 18, 2019
Your Town

The Palm Aire Fashion Show had a special guest.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Delicate centerpieces decorated the tables.
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • February 18, 2019
Lunch ends on a high note for Sarasota Opera co-producers

The Co-Producer Luncheon was hosted Feb. 18 at Michael's on the Bay at Selby Gardens.

  • Black Tie
Thousands of motorcycles ran through the fairground on Feb. 15-17.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 17, 2019
Thunder by the Bay rumbles into Sarastoa

The motorcylce and music festival took over the Sarasota County Fairgrounds this weekend.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Rabbi Brenner Glickman and Judy Glickman Lauder
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 17, 2019
Temple Emanu-El author presents book on the Holocaust

Author Judy Glickman Lauder had a reception and presentation of her book on Feb. 17.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Maury and Executive Director Isaac Azerad
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • February 17, 2019
Temple Beth Israel celebrates 40th anniversary

The 40th Anniversary Gala was hosted Feb. 17 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 17, 2019
Mark Hubbard wins inaugural LECOM Suncoast Classic in Lakewood Ranch

Maverick McNealy finished two strokes back at Lakewood National Golf Club

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 17, 2019
Fruitville lanes reopened after crash involving motorcyclist

Police had shut eastbound lanes between Beneva and McIntosh roads for hours.

  • Sarasota
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The expanded bar area is a mix of copper and wood.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • February 17, 2019
Renovated Mar Vista a hit with Longboat Key patrons

New, updated look, same menu

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • February 16, 2019
Animal Rescue Coalition barks to 20 years

The Unconditional Love Gala was hosted Feb. 16 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
CEO Cheryl Mendelson and Kevin Jackson
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • February 16, 2019
Van Wezel Foundation welcomes Seal for annual gala

The Van Wezel Foundation gala was held Feb. 16 at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • February 16, 2019
Village residents go for gold

Longboaters participated in the second-annual Village Olympics.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
J.T. Griffin finds himself in fourth place (17 under par) heading into the Suncoast Classic's final day.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 16, 2019
Lead shuffles as LECOM Suncoast Classic heads into final day in Lakewood Ranch

Mark Hubbard shoots the best round of the day to take a two-stroke lead over two at the LECOM Suncoast Classic in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Sports
Hannah Mauer picks up some litter.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 16, 2019
City Island a little cleaner after Mote volunteer sweep

Interns and their friends organize an event after learning of the effect of trash on coastal waters.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 16, 2019
Kids reel in fun in Lakewood Ranch

Youth baited for success at annual youth fishing tournament.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 16, 2019
For Manatee Cal Ripken players, it's time to 'Play ball!'

Baseball league opens season at Heritage Harbour.

  • East County
  • News
Ember is up for adoption with the Humane Society of Sarasota County.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 16, 2019
Lido Beach art show draws a crowd

Dogs take center stage at third-annual two-day event.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Owner and CEO Brian Stock and vice presidents Claudine Leger-Wetzel and Van Osborne are excited about the grand opening of eight new Stock models at Genoa at the Lake Club.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 16, 2019
Stock opens its Genoa neighborhood at the Lake Club in Lakewood Ranch

Eight new models, now open for tours, can be customized by the buyers.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Residents near Siesta Drive and Higel Avenue have previously raised concerns about the number of crashes at the island intersection.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 16, 2019
UPDATE: Motorcyclist killed in Siesta Key crash

The Sarasota Police Department is investigating a Saturday morning collision involving a car and motorcycle at the intersection of Siesta Drive and Higel Avenue.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Maricarmen Romero-Vazmina and Chairwoman Kathy Schersten
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • February 15, 2019
St. Jude Catholic Church celebrates with annual gala

One World, One Family Gala was held Feb. 15 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
Danny Walker shot seven under par during the LECOM Suncoast Classic's second round, but missed the cut.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 15, 2019
McNealy, Griffin still lead after LECOM Suncoast Classic's second round

Maverick McNealy and J.T. Griffin still lead after LECOM Suncoast Classic's second round. Lakewood Ranch High grad Danny Walker made a surge, but fell short of the cut.

  • East County
  • Sports
Gerri Aaron, a celebrated philanthropist in Sarasota and her native Philadelphia, died Thursday. She was 91.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 15, 2019
Gerri Aaron leaves legacy of giving, humanity

Gerri Aaron, noted Sarasota area philanthropist, died Feb. 14. Services will be held 10 a.m. Sunday at Temple Emanu El.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 15, 2019
Palm Aire fashion show supports charity, education

More than 200 women attend 39th annual event.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • February 15, 2019
School district announces district National Merit Scholarship finalists

33 Sarasota County students in total were selected as National Merit Scholarships finalists.

  • Sarasota
  • News
David and Ellen Odenath, Steve Branham and President Susan Phillips
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • February 15, 2019
Longboat Key Garden Club blooms love

Love on the Beach was hosted Feb. 14 at the Bay Isles Beach Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
CenterState Bank's Greg Hallam, Gulfside Bank's Tracy Wolfe and CenterState Bank's David Boehm
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 15, 2019
Sarasota Chamber hears from billion-dollar entrepreneur

Keynote speaker Joel Schleicher delivers presentation on lessons learned while building successful tech companies.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Attendees lined the street on the bayfront and held all types of signs and flags.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • February 15, 2019
Both sides of gun issue demonstrate on Parkland anniversary

On the one-year anniversary of Parkland, locals lined the bayfront both in support and opposition of guns.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tempest and Clinton Sells
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 14, 2019
Married couples say 'I do' again on Siesta Key

Sarasota County's vow renewal service took place on Feb. 14.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Seath Lauer shot one under par at the first round of the LECOM Suncoast Classic.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 14, 2019
Low scores abound after LECOM Suncoast Classic's first round

Former Lakewood Ranch High golfer Seath Lauer sits seven strokes back of the lead at the Web.com Tour's LECOM Suncoast Classic at Lakewood National Golf Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
Longboat Key's damage claim to the federal government after Hurricane Hermine was based on beach damage caused by storm surge and rough surf.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • February 14, 2019
Longboat receives more than $300,000 for 2016 hurricane damage

Beach fund is more than $10 million

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Co-Chairwomen Coral Pleas, Jill Raleigh and Emily Walsh
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • February 14, 2019
SPARCC spreads love and sparkle Feb. 14

SPARCCle on the Runway Fashion Police was hosted at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
Sarasota County saw a total of 7,952 single-family home closed sales and 4,150 condo closed sales.Â
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 14, 2019
Condo sales outperform single-family home sales in Sarasota and Manatee counties

The number of closed sales climbed 6.7 percent from 2017.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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