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Participants laugh and have fun as they enjoy themselves, Thursday, June 7, during the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce Poker Tournament.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • June 10, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce Poker Tournament

The Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce partnered with the Sarasota Kennel Club for the first time in order to host the 2012 Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce Poker Tournament, Thursday, June 7, at the Sarasota Kennel Club. The proceeds directly benefited the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce and its efforts to host the 4th of July Community Fireworks Celebration at Siesta Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Michael Cicluna and Marla Doss.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Kiwanis Club Annual Meeting

The Kiwanis Club of Sarasota members met for the annual meeting luncheon on Friday, Sept. 5, at the Florida Studio Theatre. Members gathered for the annual foundation report, grant distribution and to welcome new members to the club.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Anna Brugmann Kory Souza’s custom motorcycle sits in his Lawton Drive body shop. It’s one of the eight bikes that Lambert, Souza and their Sarasota team will take on the cross-country ride.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • July 27, 2017
Sarasota locals participate in cross-country charity ride

One local recounts how a 2,500 mile journey led her to Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 16, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Firefighters Rib Cook Off

PHOTO GALLERY: Firefighters Rib Cook Off

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Cortez Bridge
  • By John McGuire |
  • September 20, 2017
Opinions differ on future of Cortez Bridge

FDOT and Longboat officials favor a high-rise replacement for the 1950s era span. But a lot of others aren't sure that's the best choice for the area.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 1, 2015
Week's best bets: Monday, June 1

Week's best bets: Monday, June 1

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The retail building at 1501 Main St. should be complete in a week, said contractor Ernie Ritz.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • September 28, 2010
Newest Pineapple Square building unveiled

The construction materials shielding the building at Main Street and Lemon Avenue were removed today, fully exposing it for the first time.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Itzhak Perlman speaks to the Rotarians, Tuesday, Jan. 3, inside the USF Sarasota-Manatee FCCI Rotunda.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • January 4, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Rotary Evening with Itzhak Perlman

The Sarasota Bay Rotary Club held an 'Evening with Itzhak Perlman', Tuesday, Jan. 3 at University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee. The evening included a reception with drinks and appetizers, speeches by Rotarians and Itzhak Perlman as well as an open orchestra rehearsal with the members of the Perlman Music Winter Residency Program.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ellen Dizio reads “Caps for Sale” to Keiryn Lacy.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 31, 2018
Rockin' Readers program turns the page for Booker Elementary students

Ruthie Maass started the program 13 years ago in an effort to improve reading in multiple grade levels.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 26, 2009
Deputies seek home invasion suspect

Detectives have not ruled out a connection to the Siesta Key home invasion to a recent rash of home invasions in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Members of the Sarasota Voice Academy with co-founders Randolph Locke and Carol Sparrow.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • August 14, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Rosedale Summer Music Series

Members of the Sarasota Voice Academy along with Randolph Locke and Carol Sparrow performed light Opera songs for attendees of the Rosedale Summer Music series, Aug. 14, in the community's clubhouse.

  • East County
  • News
The new location includes amenities such as two reading gardens, a teen center and a technology lab. File photo.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • December 7, 2014
Gulf Gate Library mall location to close

After more than a year of construction, the new library building on Curtiss Avenue will open Saturday, Jan. 24.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Mayor Terry Gans (second from left) speaks with Town Manager Dave Bullock (far left) and other members of the Town Commission during a recent meeting.
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • September 26, 2017
Town approves general fund budget

Millage rate, revenues and expenditures all remain similar to last year's levels.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Team Florida poses for a group photo on the final day of the championship.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 1, 2012
Swimming championships make a splash

As five swimmers from Team Florida gracefully pierce the still water of the Evalyn Sadlier Jones YMCA pool, the boisterous sound of swing-era horns quickly sets the mood.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Suncoast Technical College Director Todd Bowden is a finalist for Sarasota County School District superintendent.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • October 5, 2016
Superintendent finalist cleared of harassment allegations

A report detailing harassment allegations against superintendent finalist Todd Bowden deems the claims 'unfounded.'

  • Sarasota
  • News
Easter Seals students Cody, Grace, K.K., Isaac, Alex with CEO Tom Waters and Braden Jet.
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • August 20, 2018
Friends help out Easter Seals therapy dog

When Braden Jet needed total hip replacement surgery, his friends at Easter Seals rallied together to help him get better.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch's Paree Gardner and Greenfield Plantation's Linda Pape show off appetizer plates they will be selling at the Greek Festival.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 7, 2018
Greek festival returns for 34th year in Sarasota

Greek cuisine highlights annual festival at St. Barbara's.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jack Short |
  • October 1, 2015
How local government budgets compare

How will this year's budget effect your bottom line, and how does it compare to nearby counties, cities?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Opponents of the Deer Prairie Creek Preserve hog hunt brought signs to a July 10 Sarasota County Commission meeting.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 20, 2012
Hunters kill 39 hogs in pilot hunt

The Southwest Florida Water Management District permitted hunt was aimed at removing the destructive invasive species.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 29, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Out of nowhere . . .

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
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