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  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 22, 2020
Bolts from the blue

The Lazy Lobster is celebrating the Tampa Bay Lightning's Stanley Cup run.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tom Breit, Michael Ramah and Dan Snyder and Breit and Snyder's wedding ceremony. Photo by Jenny Acheson
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 29, 2018
Surprise wedding bells

Dan Snyder and Tom Breit tied the knot in a pop-up wedding ceremony Aug. 25.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Nearly 40 guests gathered at a banquet table to enjoy a three-course gourmet brunch.
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • June 11, 2016
'Sea to Shore' Bestie Brunch

Hitched and Honey hosts 'Sea to Shore' Bestie Brunch at Mote Marine on Saturday, June 11.

  • Black Tie
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 15, 2018
Bird Key sneaks into speakeasy night

On April 14, members had to give a password before being granted permission into the party.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 7, 2017
Jack Dusty sends guests off to the races

The restaurant and bar held its annual Derby Day party on May 6 at Jack Dusty.

  • Black Tie
Andrew Doole adds champagne to the champagne fountain at the Suncoast Boat Show 2017 VIP Yacht Hop on April 21 at Marina Jack.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 22, 2017
Suncoast Boat Show 2017 kicks off with VIP Yacht Hop

The 35th annual event began in style with an exclusive event on April 21 at Marina Jack.

  • Black Tie
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 18, 2016
Historic Spanish Point hosts roaring party

The historic site's annual fundraising event was held on Nov. 18.

  • Black Tie
Riverview, the last Sarasota-area football team standing, was bounced from the playoffs by Dr. Phillips, 21-0.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 18, 2016
Sarasota Football Final: 11.18.16

Riverview eliminated from playoffs by Dr. Phillips.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Courtesy photoLakewood Ranch Dental’s Dr. Peter Masterson tosses beads.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 10, 2015
Prize brings smiles to LWR Dental

Lakewood Ranch Dental’s team was all smiles about participating in this year’s Tribute to Heroes Memorial Day parade.

  • East County
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Courtesy photoBob Neudorfer, Bob Miccio, Gino Del Pup and Darryl Jelinek
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 6, 2015
Men put their best feet forward

Bob Neudorfer, Bob Miccio, Gino Del Pup and Darryl Jelinek enjoyed a day out as the season comes to a close and the friends depart for their summer homes.

  • Longboat Key
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Courtesy Robert Snow Photography
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 9, 2014
Mote-tagged shark swims toward Sarasota

A 14-foot, 2,300-pound great white shark is currently heading eastbound toward Sarasota.

  • Longboat Key
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Courtesy photosThe University Park Women's Club Garden Group members are pictured with Tammy Kovar, front, of Biological Tree Services, following a presentation.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 19, 2014
University Park gardeners seek healthy landscape

The University Park Women's Club Garden Group met with Lakewood Ranch resident Tammy Kovar, owner of Biological Tree Services, March 6 to discuss 'Tree to Turf - Roots to Canopy.'

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Steve Arvey will perform a free blues concert 7 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 31, at Historic Spanish Point.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • August 30, 2013
Weekends Best Bet: Steve Arvey Concert at Historic Spanish Point

Enjoy a free concert as the sunsets over serene Sarasota Bay at Historic Spanish Point.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dakin Dairy Farms, a multi-generational dairy farm in Myakka City, will celebrate five years in business Saturday.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 4, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Dakin Dairy Farms Farm Festival

This Saturday festival - celebrating five years of agritourism - includes a mac and cheese cook-off, 5K Ranch & Kids Run, games, food, artists, demonstrations and live music.

  • East County
  • News
This free event features Italian food, beer and performances.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 15, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Festa Italiana

Lakewood Ranch Community Activities presents the second Festa Italiana Saturday at the Central Park amenity center.

  • East County
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  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 9, 2016
Victor Lundy: The poet of space

SarasotaMOD Weekend honors Victor Lundy, a man who helped shape Sarasota’s landscape.

  • Arts + Culture
Mike Condensa instructs a fuse ladder class.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 6, 2024
What's behind the popularity of Pilates on Longboat Key?

From injury recovery to maintaining a healthy lifestyle, Longboaters are turning to Pilates.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Peggy Lammers
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 26, 2020
Longboat Key author builds home anew in novel

Peggy Lammers returns to small town Iowa with debut novel 'Onansburg, Iowa."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Greg Para cares for 72 parrots of all different varieties through his nonprofit, the Sarasota Parrot Conservatory.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 15, 2023
Myakka City conservatory is for the birds and veterans

Greg Para started the Sarasota Parrot Conservatory after returning from Afghanistan in 2013.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The commission will discuss the city attorney's report before deciding whether to pursue policy changes related to host-occupied rentals.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 15, 2020
City explores new home-sharing regulations

The city attorney determined officials have the authority to permit "hosted rentals" in residential neighborhoods.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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