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  • By Amanda Morales |
  • May 21, 2015
Phillippi Shores students cool off with field day

Students spend the day eating watermelon, playing games with Field Day at Phillippi Shores Elementary May 21.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • December 8, 2015
La Musica celebrates 30 years at Michael's On East

The classical music festival kicked off its 30th anniversary season with a Sonata a Due at Michael's On East with food, drink and a plenty of music.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 24, 2014
Toys for Tots seeks holiday cheer

Toys for Tots needs help to make Christmas wishes come true for local children in need.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By James Peter |
  • January 1, 2024
Sarasota rings in 2024 with downtown block party

Carnival rides, amusements and mechanical bulls entertained all ages on New Year's Eve.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 25, 2021
Buchanan goes left on guns

Our (too moderate) representative fell for the trope that background checks at gun shows will help stop crazed shooters.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • December 16, 2010
Bay Haven rocks around the Christmas tree

Bay Haven School of Basics-Plus third-graders trekked off to the courthouse Thursday with their teacher, Missy Owens and The Grinch. All had a merry time singing carols, decorating the tree and attempting the moonwalk.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 17, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Palm-Aire Artist Reception

The Art Association of Palm-Aire Country Club welcomed members to an artist reception Feb. 17 to kick off the association's annual art show, which runs through Feb. 22.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • January 21, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Beachplace welcome back party

Beachplace Association held its welcome back party on Jan. 22. Owners old and new assembled to kick off the spring season with drinks and catering from Harry's Continental Kitchen.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • November 30, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Casa Del Mar Christmas tree decorating

On Dec. 1, Casa Del Mar Beach Resort decorated its Christmas tree. An annual event, residents and guests took part in kicking off Christmas for the resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 16, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Lost Boys, Sarasota Ballet School

Sarasota Ballet School flies off to Neverland with its upcoming "Peter Pan" performance 1 and 4 p.m. Sunday, May 24 at Manatee Performing Arts Center.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • March 22, 2022
This Week in A+E: March 24-30

Sarasota Ballet does Shakespeare this week, headlining a collection of events that run the gamut of art, music and theater in Sarasota.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 4, 2011
'Officer D.' cited for police work

The Lido Shores Homeowners Association honored 20-year Sarasota Police Officer Donzia 'Officer D.' Franklin for her community service.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 26, 2024
Two pickleball groups go head-to-head in first Island Challenge

Players from Bayfront Park and the Longboat Key Club faced off in the first Island Challenge, which both groups hope to continue annually.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 9, 2013
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • March 31, 2022
Actor Ving Rhames implores WBTT audience to follow their dreams

The "Mission Impossible" actor doesn't know how he made it to the top of the acting heap, but he credits his faith, his craft and his instinct for survival for leading him to Hollywood success.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 18, 2022
Lakewood Ranch softball coach leaves behind a diamond-solid legacy

T.J. Goelz and the Mustangs won two state championships in five seasons, the first championships in program history. 

  • East County
  • Sports
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