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Former Police Chief Peter Abbott and his wife, Marcy
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • October 30, 2012
Wit & Wisdom of Aging Luncheon

Wit & Wisdom of Aging Luncheon

  • Black Tie
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • June 26, 2020
Bringing home baby

Longboat's little ones head to the sea.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • July 16, 2020
Sarasota High School hosts drive-thru graduation ceremony

The alternate ceremony was held July 16.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Nathan Benderson Park has event hosted international rowing events. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 8, 2020
Nathan Benderson Park named rowing favorite

Rowing facility makes top 10 list of 'notable' venues.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 12, 2020
Life on Longboat

Photos, by you, from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Manatee County athletic events have been canceled through March 23.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 12, 2020
Manatee County cancels athletic events until March 23

As of now, Sarasota County athletic events remain on schedule.

  • East County
  • News
Belle is one of the 10 Bahamian cats available for adoption at Cat Depot.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • September 19, 2019
Cat Depot welcomes Bahamian cats

Cat Depot rescued 10 Bahamian cats after Hurricane Dorian.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Speaks Clam Bar opened to the public on Aug. 2.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 8, 2018
St. Armands menu expands

Speaks Clam Bar opened on Thursday, Aug. 2.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
 David Oliger, Fire Chief Paul Dezzi and  Zach Schield. Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 5, 2018
Fire Rescue recognitions

Two individuals received their badges, while others were recognized for various efforts.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 10, 2018
Temple Beth Israel celebrates Rosh Hashanah

Congregants gathered for lunch at Cafe L'Europe Sept. 10 following a service at the temple.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 8, 2019
Mote Aquarium visitors help celebrate World Oceans Day

Young and old enjoy displays, education and fun.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 21, 2018
Welcome, father

The Rev. Phil Schweda will serve as parochial vicar of St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Rudy Sandberg joined the crowds at the 2018 opener at the Sarasota Polo Club.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 10, 2018
Polo opener offers new perspective

6-year-old Rudy Sunberg was among the captivated fans at the Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ed Hunzeker has been the Manatee County administrator since 2006. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 18, 2017
Manatee Commission extends administrator's contract

Ed Hunzeker will stay on as Manatee County's top manager for another year.

  • East County
  • News
Amanda Parrish, Visible Men Academy Co-Founder Neil Phillips and Mike Bryant
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 11, 2017
Visible Men Academy hosts first Love Lunch

Guests gathered to learn more about the boy's school on Oct.11 at Michael’s On East.

  • Black Tie
Doodle Bug makes its debut appearance at Lakewood Ranch Main Street. Photo by Berkley Mason.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • October 25, 2017
Doodle Bug comes to Lakewood Ranch

The child care business will have a booth at Boo Fest.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
(Photo courtesy of the Sarasota Police Department) Sarasota police officers wait for personnel with the Sarasota County medical examiner’s office to arrive.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 25, 2016
Sarasota police investigate body found in ditch

Two men found the body of an unidentified male on the 1700 block of East Avenue Wednesday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • April 22, 2018
Suncoast Boat Show brings a wave of boating enthusiasts to Marina Jack

This year's boat show brought Twiggy, the waterskiing squirrel.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
 Steve Herich holds up his client's unusual inshore catch.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 4, 2017
Fish out of (deep) water

Unusual catch makes fisherman's day.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • November 30, 2017
Teachers assure children a cozy Christmas

The annual pajama drive begins Dec. 7.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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