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  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 26, 2012
First lady kicks off literacy

To kick off the statewide program, Celebrate Literacy Week, Florida! first lady Ann Scott paid a visit Monday, Jan. 23, to Sarasota Middle School.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 25, 2011
WEEKLY WINNER: River Rays

Patrick Stalionis took this sunset photo off Upper Manatee River Road.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 9, 2011
East Manatee Wrestling Club set to kickoff season

The East Manatee Wrestling Club will kick off its season from 5:45 to 7 p.m., Jan. 3 in the wrestling room at Lakewood Ranch High School, 5500 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 7, 2011
Longboat Key Club to celebrate National Marina Day

The event will raise awareness about marina-related issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Elaine Glickman |
  • August 4, 2011
Siesta residents, Shabbat regulars

Siesta Key residents have been among the hundreds of Temple Emanu-El members and guests enjoying summer Shabbat celebrations at the synagogue.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 21, 2011
County discusses impact fees

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners will discuss two ordinances involving impact fees at 10 a.m. today.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 9, 2011
Non-profit hosts re:play conference

East County non-profit Taking Back Lives will host a multimedia-driven youth conference Saturday.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 23, 2011
Mote begins educational turtle walks

The walks are held Saturdays in June and July in collaboration with the Hilton Longboat Key Beachfront Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 18, 2012
Rotary completes can-made firecracker

The Rotary Club of East Manatee sparked feelings of patriotism in honor of this year's Manatee County fair with the group's can sculpture - a firecracker standing 5 feet tall.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 4, 2012
Ranch to offer resident orientation

Attention new Lakewood Ranch residents. If you're confused by the acronyms CDD, IDA and HOA, this is the presentation for you.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 21, 2012
Interfaith effort feeds hungry families

East County teenagers at Temple Emanu-El are among the participants in an innovative interfaith effort to aid hungry children.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • March 26, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Fourth Annual Just Desserts Benefits

Family Promise of Sarasota held a delicious event on Friday March 23 at the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. The organization's fourth annual "Just Desserts" was a hit. Guests enjoyed desserts such as cupcakes, brownies and cakes while being entertained by local performers Sam Garvin and Bonnie Gray. A panel of judges awarded a honey-bell orange cake from Florribbean Flo's as the winner. The peanut butter brownies from Jim's Small Batch Bakery took home second place while third place was a tie. A key lime pie from MacAllisters, a bête noir flourless chocolate cake from Madfish Grill and a carrot cake from Jim's Small Batch Bakery shared the honors of third place.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 18, 2012
Obituary: John Alexander Connor

John Alexander Connor, 89, of Sarasota, and formerly of Longboat Key, died Sept. 6.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 10, 2012
Holiday Baseball Clinic upcoming

Extra Innings Sarasota will host its third annual Holiday Baseball Clinic Dec. 26-28 and Dec. 31 through Jan 4.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 20, 2012
Extra Innings hosts Thanksgiving Clinic

Extra Innings of Sarasota will host its 3rd Annual Thanksgiving Baseball and Softball Clinic from 9 a.m. to noon Nov. 21 and 23-24.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 27, 2013
Good Graeff launches Kickstarter campaign

Local band, Good Graeff launches Kickstarter campaign to fund summer tour.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • December 5, 2019
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast promotes partnerships at luncheon

The Igniting Potential luncheon was held Dec. 5 at Michael's on the Bay.

  • Black Tie
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • September 21, 2019
Sarasota Opera supporters dine out at Taste of Downtown

The 2019 food and wine festival was held Sept. 21 at the Sarasota Opera House

  • Black Tie
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • September 5, 2018
Fashion Insider: Merry and Metallic

Get your shine on with these metallic looks for this week's Sarasota Observer Fashion Insider.

  • Black Tie
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 9, 2019
Same runway, new day

The Longboat Key Garden Club’s Taste of the Keys and Fashion Show has been moved to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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