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Jo Rita Stevens with rev. Don Roberts
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • May 7, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Kiwanis Club Prayer Breakfast

Members of the Kiwanis Club of Sarasota began their day with a Prayer Breakfast Wednesday, May 7, at Der Dutchman. The breakfast was part of the international club's thirteenth annual Kiwanis Club World Week of Prayer. Attendees enjoyed a fresh breakfast and heard from guest speaker Rev. Don Roberts, past president and CEO of Goodwill Manasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 29, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Oct. 5

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Larry and Mary Jo Ciscenti
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Republican Club Meeting

The Sarasota Republican Club held its regular meeting Friday, Oct. 5, at the Sarasota Yacht Club. Guests enjoyed socializing and drinks before the meeting commenced.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch resident and Around the Bend Nature and Discovery Tours owner John Freeman is excited to  create opportunities for children in Lakewood Ranch to be outside and learn about their environment.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 4, 2019
Lakewood Ranch man in search of discovery

Entrepreneur hopes for nature discovery in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
Jensen Dieckman, 2, gives his sister Esmée, 6, a kiss at the ice skating rink.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • December 16, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY : Snow Fest Sarasota spreads cheer and snow

Snow Fest Sarasota welcomed parents and children opening night Friday, Dec. 14 at the Sarasota Fairgrounds. Children can make snowballs, sled down snow slides, see Santa, and play games through Sunday, Dec. 23. Esmee Dieckman, 6, ice-skated and Johanna Post made her first snowman at the Sarasota Snow Fest.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 31, 2015
GSJGA hosts Elite Junior Tour event

The Greater Sarasota Junior Golf Association held the Bill Rogers Memorial Championship July 23 and July 24.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • In Memoriam |
  • February 11, 2020
Philip D. Cady

Unstoppable. Fearless. Adventuresome. Caring. Generous. Faithful.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Harold Ronson, Ben Krause, Associate Justice Stephen Breyer and Marvin Black
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • February 15, 2017
Supreme photo opp

Associate Justice Stephen Breyer honored by law society

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • January 30, 2014
Sarasota Police Department to host virtual ride-along

The Sarasota Police Department will allow area residents to track officers on patrol Friday through a live twitter feed.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Hudgins will face Ray Porter in the General Election.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2016
Charter Review Board — District 4: Jody Hudgins

Hudgins will face Ray Porter in the general election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
File photo. A condominium in La Bellasara tops all transactions in this week’s real estate.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 7, 2016
La Bellasara unit sells for $2.65 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between March 21 and March 25.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 8, 2014
Registration available for Sarasota Golf Improvement Initiative.

The new three-month program, created by Sarasota teaching professional Tim Conaway, gives students the opportunity to take unlimited lessons at a reduced rate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Guest speaker Jeffrey Toobin, center, with Judge David Denkin Nelly Khouzam, Charlayne Hunter-Gault, Morris Silberman and Judge Thomas Gallen
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • April 16, 2013
Library Foundation for Sarasota County Fundraiser featuring Jeffrey Toobin

Library Foundation for Sarasota County Fundraiser featuring Jeffrey Toobin

  • Black Tie
The home at 465 E. Royal Flamingo Drive recently sold for $1.5 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 14, 2018
East Royal Flamingo Drive home sells for $1.5 million

Residential real estate transactions for Jan. 29 through Feb. 2.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Tennis pro James Blake at the Sarasota Open. Photo by Rachel O'Hara.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 28, 2011
Our View: Wish list for 2012 ...

Trifecta: Osama got zapped. Gaddafi got gored. Kim Jong got 'il,' really ill.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Manager Ryan Bender and co-owning brothers, Austin and Adam  Myara.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • February 11, 2016
Mojo’s Real Cuban restaurant opens in Lakewood Ranch

The casual restaurant on State Road 70 held a soft opening this week.

  • East County
  • News
Nicole Polivchak finished ninth at the Curro South African Juniors International March 7 through March 10, in Cape Town, South Africa. (courtesy photo)
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 31, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Junior uses golf to see the world.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Ed Chiles has been named a co-chairman of the 2017 World Rowing Championships at Nathan Benderson Park.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 17, 2016
Pair named as chairmen for World Rowing Championships

Administrators from Sarasota and Manatee counties have picked Rod Hershberger and Ed Chiles to rally the community for the event.

  • East County
  • News
The Florida Highway Patrol will crack down on DUIs Saturday in Manatee and Sarasota counties.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 13, 2016
Crackdown on DUIs

The Florida Highway Patrol will conduct a DUI Wolfpack detail on Saturday night.

  • East County
  • News
Norma Koppel, Renee Fleming and Harold Ronson
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • January 28, 2016
'An Intimate Evening with Renee Fleming'

Van Wezel hosted 'An Evening with Renee Fleming' on Wednesday, Jan. 27, following Sarasota Orchestra's Gala and the Renee Fleming concert.

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