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  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 14, 2012
Residents welcome new friends, celebrate

How do you meet your neighbors?

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The car landed upside down in the bushes of Sea Oats condominium.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 11, 2013
BREAKING NEWS: Car flips on GMD

Police and firefighters are currently on scene in the 5600 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ellen Hefner and Anne Hanley
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 4, 2018
Longboat Harbour kicks off Super Bowl LII

Residents gathered for the big game and a tailgate buffet on Feb. 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bob and Pat Gussin
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 6, 2017
Pat Gussin books new title

The Longboat Key author will debut her latest book on Nov. 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Janet Arena, Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall and Morgan Gerhart, Goodwill Manasota
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • January 11, 2016
Chamber of Commerce toasts to Monday Mixer

Members of the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce networked during the Monday Mixer at Mandeville Beer Garden Jan. 11.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • November 10, 2015
Garden Club season in full bloom

Longboat Key Garden Club members enjoyed a welcome back luncheon Nov. 10, at Café L’Europe.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • February 18, 2016
St. Mary Men’s Club hosts February meeting

The Men’s Club at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church held its monthly meeting Feb. 18.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 13, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Rosedale PINK golf event

Rosedale Ladies Golf Association members this weekend will raise more than $15,000 for breast cancer research.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 15, 2013
Sarasota County picked for "big" conference

The Alliance for Innovation selected Sarasota to host the 2014 BIG Ideas Conference.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ben Wilder and Barbara Loeschen
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • June 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: The Argus Foundation Meet the Minds with Tom Esselman

Community leaders and the business community met Thursday, June 27, at The Francis, to hear president and CEO of Institute for the Ages Tom Esselman speak. Esselman explained the sustainability of the institute and how it will become integrated into the business community to a group of about 90 people. The Argus Foundation hosts a Meet the Mind Luncheon once a month where community members can learn new topics from experts.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Natalie Rolfs gets ready to row with fellow campers.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • June 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Sarasota Crew's Mini Summer Camp Regatta

Family and friends came out to watch children row Friday, June 28, at the Sarasota Crew Mini Summer Camp Regatta. Children have been learning the basics of rowing since the camp started June 17 and invited parents to show off their new skills. Rowers received certificates and a summer camp 2013 T-shirt at the end.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Janet Brooks, Serenoa
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 31, 2013
Setting the scene

The top weather photos of 2013.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 23, 2013
Sarasota Police investigate dead body discovery

Landscapers discovered a dead body near the 10th Street boat ramp Wednesday, Oct. 23.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Patricia Picchi enjoyed lunch at the celebration.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • November 21, 2013
Ten-year celebration

The Glenridge on Palmer Ranch celebrated 10 years of being a community, Monday Nov. 18.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Town Manager Bruce St. Denis exits the Longboat Key Town Commission Chambers Monday, Sept. 19, during a standing ovation for his 14 years of service to the town. Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 21, 2011
Bruce St. Denis' final bow

Bruce St. Denis resigned after 14 years as town manager, the longest tenure of a town manager in Longboat's history.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch junior Angelo LaFrese gives the bicep curls his all during a voluntary workout.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 11, 2018
High school weight rooms reflect changes in philosophy, scale

Lakewood Ranch, Braden River high school football reflect changes that have taken place in the weight room over the last 20 years. Mustangs coach Chris Culton, strength coach Graham Anderson and BRHS strength coach Richard Lansky dish on the changes.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 15, 2018
Great comedic actors make 'A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder' a killer time

A charming antihero chops down the family tree for love and money in this musical comedy at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Michael, Amelia and Catherine Garey
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 7, 2017
Hats off to the class of 2017

Longboat Key and Lido Key are home to some recent graduates. Here we get to know them a little better.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Joe and Joyce Wallace of the Meadows celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on Jan. 12.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 8, 2016
Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

Meadows' Joyce, Joe Wallace celebrate 70 years of marriage.

  • East County
  • News
The corps of The Ringling's volunteer docents are just one of the numerous valued yet overlooked components of Sarasota's arts community.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • December 22, 2014
Unsung heroes

During this holiday season, Sarasota's arts institutions recognize the people and events that helped make their 2014 special.

  • Arts + Culture
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