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Lucia Barrett plays the cello for the crowd.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • December 9, 2012
PHOTO GALLRY : Canandaigua National Trust Company hosts Ringling Party

The Canandaigua National Trust Company held their third annual party at the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art on Friday, Dec. 7 to connect with existing and new customers. One hundred twenty people attended the event where they enjoyed refreshments and listened to the Romanza Strings play. 'It's a chance to support the arts,' said Vice President and Business Development Officer Paul Tarantino.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 20, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Goodwill Grand Opening

Goodwill Manasota celebrated the grand opening of its new North Trail location, Tuesday, Feb. 19. Named after retired chief executive and his wife, the Peggy and Don Roberts Good Neighbor Center features a job connection center in addition to its regular store. 'This is a completely integrated Goodwill,' said CEO and President Bob Rosinsky. 'We're dedicated to providing first-class service to anyone in need in our community.'

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 24, 2013
Ospreys get a new home on Key

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation asked Florida Power & Light to move an osprey nest from an FPL pole.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The address reads "443 1/2."
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 29, 2019
Look out below

Tiny painted doors are a playful mystery

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 23, 2019
Bird Key celebrates change of watch

About 140 club members gathered Feb. 23 for the change of watch.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 31, 2017
Women's Golf Association tees up for season

The group kicked off season with a round of golf and lunch.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Event hosts Sue and Burt Borgelt
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 24, 2017
Christ Church congregates for dinner

Members gathered at a Lido Key home for the catered dinner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • August 10, 2015
Allyn Gallup Contemporary Art opens new exhibition

"The Lightness of Being: Abstract: Part 2" features a diverse range of local and regional abstract artists

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 1, 2015
Wrapped with a bow: Meet Bow-Tie

The newest Cat Depot spokescat Bow-Tie advocates for rescuing special needs cats.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 6, 2015
East County 2015 Issues to Watch

East County Issues to Watch

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 6, 2015
Obituary: Anita Gang

Anita Gang, of Longboat Key and Haddonfield, N.J., died Dec. 27.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Reece Wilson and Jeremia Hernandez show no fear climbing to the top of the rock wall.
  • By Mindy Towns |
  • July 31, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Woodland VBS goes full-steam ahead

Woodland Community Church hosted more than 850 children July 15 through July 19, during its annual Vacation Bible School program.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Amanda Lopez and Sarah Tenaglia
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • April 26, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: First Presbyterian First Roots

First Presbyterian Church hosted their First Roots parent fundraiser Thursday, April 26 at Michael's On East to raise money for the preschool. First Presbyterian hosts the Butterfly Ball, a family event, every year but this time wanted to have something just for the adults Approximately 120 guests enjoyed refreshments, bid in a silent auction to raise money for preschool scholarships and new playground equipment. First Presbyterian Preschool has 74 students.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jenny Loy and Tracy Topjun
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • April 26, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: First Presbyterian First Roots

First Presbyterian Church hosted their First Roots parent fundraiser Thursday, April 26 at Michael's On East to raise money for the preschool. First Presbyterian hosts the Butterfly Ball, a family event, every year but this time wanted to have something just for the adults Approximately 120 guests enjoyed refreshments, bid in a silent auction to raise money for preschool scholarships and new playground equipment. First Presbyterian Preschool has 74 students.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Alejandra Powell and her daughter, Natalia
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 29, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Culverhouse Nature Park Opening

Residents gathered Saturday, June 29, to celebrate the opening of Culverhouse Nature Park in Palmer Ranch. Sarasota County Parks and Recreation, Friends of Sarasota County Parks, Friends of The Legacy Trail, Friends of Palmer Ranch Parks, Friends of Culverhouse Community Garden, the Sarasota YMCA and the Palmer Ranch Master Association hosted the open-house celebration. The new 82-acre park is one of seven trailheads on the Legacy Trail and features opportunities for picnicking, hiking, bicycling and gardening.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 10, 2014
VIDEO: McCurdy's Comedy Theatre Pre-Grand Opening

VIDEO: McCurdy's Comedy Theatre Pre-Grand Opening

  • Arts + Culture
ADDY Co-Chair Kay Mathers, Secretary Jenny Panitch, Internet Chair Lee Gaines and ADDY Co-Chair Deborah Carr
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • June 19, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: AAF "adStravaganza!"

The American Advertising Federation of Sarasota welcomed their new board of directors at the 'adStravaganza!' Thursday, June 19, at Florida Studio Theatre. Members mixed and mingled before enjoying dinner and show with performances by Beneva Fruitville and The Alliance. As a way to celebrate the outgoing and incoming board directors, committee chairs and directors played variety show games 'The Honeymooner's Game' and 'Let's Make a Deal.'

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Marc Jacobs handbag, available at Addison Craig
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • July 22, 2014
Hot Flash: Orange is the new black

To get the most of fun summer colors, BT explored local stores to see what they had to offer in one of Pantone's favorite summery hue: orange.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Emarie and Petr Marcan |
  • March 11, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Film Festival Moonlight Movies

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Film Festival Moonlight Movies

  • Arts + Culture
Jessica Keesecker dances the Cha-Cha with choreographer Jonathan Roberts.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 21, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Dancin on the Suncoast Re-grand Opening

Lakewood Ranch dance studio, Dancin on the Suncoast, celebrated its re-grand opening March 21, with an appearance by former "Dancing with the Stars" performer and "So You Think You Can Dance" choreographer Jonathan Roberts (Stubenrauch). Roberts helped his former instructor, studio owner Patrick Johnson, kick-off his new dance hub by cutting the ribbon for the company, and leading dance lessons throughout the day.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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