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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 14, 2010
OBITUARY: Rosetta Wachstein Polow

Rosetta Wachstein Polow, 95, was a Longboat Key resident.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Nancy Feo, Sheila Lewis, Bob Parkinson and Jeffrey Hart
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • September 1, 2011
Chamber meets at Broken Egg

The scents of fruit-topped waffles, croissants and coffee were in the air at the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce's networking breakfast Wednesday, Aug. 31, at The Broken Egg restaurant, on Clark Road. Kevin Cooper, executive director of the chamber, announced upcoming events and invited new members of the group to introduce themselves and get acquainted with the veterans.Â

  • Sarasota
  • News
The board members of the Lakewood Ranch Humane Society all wore teal at the event.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • January 20, 2011
Ranch Humane Society hosts kick-off bash

Hundreds of animal lovers helped the Lakewood Ranch Humane Society start 2011 with a bang during the organization's Kick-Off Bash Jan. 20 at the home of Lou and Ann Marie Marinaccio in The Concession. Guests enjoyed wine, hors d'ouerves, live music and more while raising money for the new animal organization.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 16, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the East County Observer archives.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Kip O'Neill with grandsons Luke and Andrew Moriarty
  • By Dora Walters |
  • December 29, 2010
Home for the holidays

It was standing-room only Dec. 29 at Kip O'Neill's Village home for her annual holiday open house. Greeting guests with O'Neill were her grandsons, Luke and Andrew Moriarty. In addition to longtime residents, guests included several new residents who were warmly welcomed. Outside but unable to crash the party were several members of the Village's flock of peacocks.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 21, 2013
Peter Arpke named semifinalist for James Beard award

The Beach Bistro chef is a semifinalist for the James Beard Foundation's "Best Chef of the South" award.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 16, 2019
Welcome, baby Baldwin

Jon “Tripp” Bradford Baldwin III was born Dec. 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 14, 2016
Ringling International Arts Festival kicks off with courtyard celebration

The performing-arts festival opened with an evening of Brazilian flair.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • June 22, 2015
Campers spend a week at Cat Depot Critter Camp

Children spend the week at Cat Depot learning about how to care for animals of all sizes throughout the summer.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Justine Amdur and Katey Abernathy
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • November 7, 2014
Men, Whiskey and Watches Pre-Party

Men, Whiskey and Watches Pre-Party

  • Black Tie
The Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County has been working toward relocating downtown for about one year.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 13, 2013
Sarasota EDC to relocate downtown

The Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County will move into 4,000 square feet of space in the HuB building in September.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Amber Delao and Susan Brommeland
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • May 2, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Bay Haven Magical Math Connections Day

Bay Haven School of Basics Plus held its inaugural Magical Math Connections Day Friday, May 2. The afternoon event was made possible with the help of University of South Florida undergraduate students studying in the College of Education. The event taught both Bay Haven students and teachers new, fun ways to do math.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Eva Slane, Lauryn Sasso and Kathryn Moroney
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 3, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Asolo Rep Theatre Guild

The Asolo Rep Theatre Guild met for its first meeting of the season Thursday, Oct. 3 at Bird Key Yacht Club. They joined for lunch and listened to guest speakers: Kathryn Moroney, Asolo Rep's new Director of Education and Outreach; and Jonny Epstein, second-year acting teacher at FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training.

  • Arts + Culture
Andrew Glover conducts the Sarasota Circus Concert Band.
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • January 19, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Circus Ring of Fame Inductions

The Circus Ring of Fame welcomed four new members in its 27th annual ceremony on Sunday, Jan. 19, on St. Armands Circle. Trapeze artist Pinito del Oro, animal trainer and circus owner Ian Garden Sr., founder and artistic director of Big Apple Circus Paul Binder, and the Theron family of high-energy bicyclists were inducted.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Founder Betty Schoenbaum with new Executive Director Jay Berman
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • March 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Jay Berman Meet and Greet

The Glasser/Schoenbaum Human Services Center welcomed its new Executive Director, Jay Berman, with a Meet and Greet Wednesday, March 5. Members of the community were invited to get to know Berman over drinks and hors d'oeuvres at the Human Services Center. Berman assumed responsibilities this January and is replacing longtime Executive Director Phillip King.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Hymn For Her Halloween Show

PHOTO GALLERY: Hymn For Her Halloween Show

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • November 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Culture Collective Sarasota Ballet

PHOTO GALLERY: Culture Collective Sarasota Ballet

  • Arts + Culture
Luis Bravo's "Forever Tango" comes to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Center on Thursday, Feb. 6.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 4, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Feb. 6-12

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • May 18, 2022
Fabulous Arts Foundation music fest draws crowds at Rosemary District

The festival was held May 14.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jack Daly
  • By Guest Author |
  • November 17, 2020
Letters to the editor: Town needs to focus on the future

Longboat Key residents sound off on issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
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