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  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • July 9, 2016
The Junior League of Sarasota July Meet & Greet

The Junior League of Sarasota hosts recruitment event on Saturday, July 9

  • Black Tie
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • August 21, 2017
Temple Sinai celebrates a new year of religious school

Temple Sinai celebrated the end of summer and the kick off of temple religious school classes on Aug. 20.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 9, 2016
Music Compound Grand Opening

Students and teachers showcase skills at grand opening celebration.

  • Arts + Culture
The meeting is at 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 16, 2016
Manatee Commission talks housing

Affordability is the topic of choice.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 7, 2017
Key Niners kick off season

The women's golf association reunited for a game of golf, luncheon and fashion show Nov. 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Rep. Tom Rooney and Joe Hembree
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • January 21, 2016
Argus Foundation welcomes new president

The Argus Foundation hosted its 32nd annual meeting and installed Rod Hershberger as president.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Linda Lipson and Ellen Echales
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 4, 2017
Jewish Federation of Sarasota - Manatee welcomes newcomers

JFSM held the reception at The Francis on Jan. 4.

  • Black Tie
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 14, 2017
Friends of the Sarasota Ballet hosts first luncheon of the year

The top supporters of Sarasota Ballet held their February Showcase Luncheon on Feb. 13.

  • Black Tie
Terri Vitale and Ariane Dart
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • March 12, 2016
Banyan Bash 2016

The Out-of-Door Academy hosted its annual Banyan Bash on Saturday, March 12.

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 24, 2014
Obituary: John Helm Lockwood

John Helm Lockwood, 99, of Longboat Key and formerly of Short Hills, N.J., died Nov. 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 2, 2013
County contains sewage spill at abandoned golf course

Sarasota County workers should clear the spill site, south of Clark Road and east of Palmer Ranch, by this evening.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Caitie P. and Ty G.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • May 23, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : ODA Crossing the Mulch

Second graders at Out-of-Door Academy crossed the mulch Thursday, May 23 as a symbolic gesture of the lower level entering the higher-level building next year. Third graders crossed the mulch on Tuesday, May 21 but the second graders - next year's third graders - will be the first second graders to cross the mulch and be in the new building. Out-of-Door Academy donated the left over food to the Salvation Army. Approximately 38 children played games and later crossed the courtyard as parents snapped photographs.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Librarian Glendy Huene greets staff and friends waiting for her at the library. Huene says her retirement is bittersweet.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • June 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Out-of-Door School says good-bye to Glendy Huene

The day was overcast as Out-of-Door School librarian Glendy Huene and 90 staff members walked towards the library from their end of the year school meeting Wednesday, June 5 for a surprise reception and library name unveiling. A family donor gave the school two new signs renaming the library to the Glendy Huene Library/ Media Center for Glendy Huene's retirement after 30 years at ODA.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 15, 2013
Sarasota GOP to honor Sean Hannity

Local Republicans will honor Sean Hannity as Statesman of the Year this summer.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • April 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : AJC High Tea and Clybourne Park

The American Jewish Committee invited community members to see the play Clybourne Park Thursday, April 18 at Florida State University Performing Art Center. The play was followed by a panel discussion from Sarasota County Commission Chair Carolyn Mason, lead actors Tyla Abercrumbie and David Breitbarth, New College Professor of Anthropology Dr. Uzi Baram and Asolo Outreach and Education Director Brian Hersch. Audience member talked about race, racial stereotyping and what community means.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 3, 2013
Town to replace water meters

The town will begin replacing water meters next month at no cost to customers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The butterfly on Chiana Webber’s carnation munches on the sugar-covered carnation before flying away.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 23, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: All God's Children Preschool butterfly release day

A frenzy of children, who sported pipe cleaner antennae on their heads and paper wings on their backs, filled the playground of All God's Children Preschool April 23. The 11 students in Carol Beatty's VPK class said goodbye to their new friends - the butterflies they have had in their classroom and for which they have cared since the insects were caterpillars - during butterfly release day.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 14, 2013
Faith family honors new royal addition

Faith United Church of Christ held an English tea and baby shower Aug. 3, in honor of the newest member of the British royal family.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sebastiano
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 13, 2013
Observer welcomes intern

The East County Observer recently welcomed Amanda Sebastiano to its team, as an intern.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
To the bagel that gives the tri-state area a run of its money.
  • By Emma Burke Jolly |
  • September 3, 2023
The best bagels in Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch

Foodies know the difference between boiled and baked lumps of dough.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
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