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  • By Amanda Morales |
  • November 2, 2015
Pups parade on J.D. Hamel Park for Howl-O-Ween

The Humane Society of Sarasota County hosted the 18th annual Howl-O-Ween Pet Costume Contest and fun walk on Oct. 31.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Clayton Thompson, Pat Krohmer and Dave Kauffman
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Prime Time

Members of the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce wrangled up their finest western wear and hit the town Wednesday, July 17, for the organization's regular Prime Time after-hours event, hosted at the White Buffalo.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dotty Terry, Jim Harman, Emma Thurgood and artist Dirce Kennedy
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • October 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Art Center Sarasota Opens Four New Exhibits

Four unique exhibits opened Thursday, Oct. 18, at Art Center Sarasota. The exhibits include Artists Who Made Sarasota Famous II, Sumi-E Society, The Curated Unknowns and It's Political!

  • Arts + Culture
The Venetian-inspired estate features a three-story main house.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 22, 2017
Top Story - February: Longboat Key property becomes most expensive listing in tri-county history

Catch up on the top news items of 2017 with the Observer's Digital Year in Review.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mari Zevin with Mike and Sandy McAdaragh
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • March 2, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Yacht Club Charitable Foundation Rock & Roll Gala

Sarasota Yacht Club into a concert venue for its Charitable Foundation Rock & Roll Gala on Saturday. Rick Derringer, Larry Crane and many more took the stage after attendees enjoyed cocktails, appetizers and dinner. Proceeds benefitted the Scholarship Program for studies in Marine Science, Marine Engineering or Seamanship.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
File photo.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 19, 2012
WEEKEND BEST BET: Sarasota Zombie Pub Crawl

All of Sarasota's living and undead residents are invited to enjoy a spooky Saturday with the Sarasota Zombie Pub Crawl in Gulf Gate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 11, 2017
Wine, food take spotlight in Lakewood Ranch fundraiser

The Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch hosted the 16th annual Suncoast Food and Wine Festival.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 26, 2015
Deputies arrest alleged Pinecraft prowler

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has charged 29-year-old Stephon Parker with incident exposure after several incidents in the Pinecraft community.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Margaret Churchill and Nancy VanRoekens
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • January 22, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Yacht Club Commodores' Ball

Sarasota Yacht Club members donned their finest cocktail wear and dress Blues & Whites for the annual Commodores' Ball Saturday, Jan. 19. The Sarasota Military Academy Color Guard and drum line participated in the Sundowner Ceremony, which preceded a dinner and dance featuring the Big Z Band.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Matthew Brockway discusses plans for the Fruitville Forum project at a community workshop at City Hall on Thursday, Oct. 24.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 31, 2019
Developer plots Beneva housing project

A workshop about a proposed apartment complex near Fruitville Road drew questions about infrastructure and trees.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • September 5, 2013
Sarasota Military Academy seeks charter approval for middle school

The School District is reviewing a charter application for Sarasota Military Academy Prep, a military-based middle school that would prepare students for military high school.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jackie Millikan and Doris Dunlap
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 15, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Yacht Club Tropical Party

Sarasota Yacht Club members gathered Saturday, July 14, for a tropical-themed party. Guests wore their favorite beach shirts, leis and accessories, such as toy parrots and beach balls, and they socialized with other members over drinks.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 28, 2014
Siesta Key $7 million home sale largest in 12 months

A waterfront home on the northern tip of Siesta Key sold for $7.07 million, the highest sale price for a residential property in Sarasota County in more than a year.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Braden River High softball team captured its second-consecutive district title with a 1-0 victory over Sarasota in the Class 7A-District 11 championship April 18.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 21, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River vs. Sarasota

The Braden River High softball team defeated Sarasota 1-0 in the Class 7A-District 12 championship April 18 to capture its second-consecutive district title.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 24, 2020
Manatee County Commission District 1: James Satcher

Meet the candidate.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High softball senior Avery Goelz said she does not believe there is enough contact in softball to make it a COVID-19 risk.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 18, 2020
Area athletes hope coronavirus doesn't wipe out their seasons

Seniors may have played their last high school game.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 27, 2013
NEWS BRIEFS

The Baltimore Orioles announced Tuesday, June 25, an investment of $150,000 in Sarasota Tomorrow Next, the regional economic and community development initiative of the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 25, 2010
TOP STORY, MARCH: Group endorses elected mayor

Fifteen of Sarasota's previous mayors met to discuss their ideas for a mayor directly elected by the voters, and the majority want to follow Tallahassee's example.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • November 25, 2014
Developers reassure with vision for new hotel

A 10-story, 150-room Kimpton Hotel project is still on track for completion on U.S. 301.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 16, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: TriForce Pictures Film Festival Soirée

PHOTO GALLERY: TriForce Pictures Film Festival Soirée

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