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Kiwanis Club members dressed as pirates.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Kiwanis Club Pirate Gala

Siesta Key Kiwanis Club members had a swashbuckling good time at their annual fundraiser gala Saturday, March 23, at the Sarasota Yacht Club. The theme of the 12th annual gala was 'the mighty pirate invasion,' and guests showed off their best pirate garb while raising money for the club.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tito Muñoz
  • By June LeBell |
  • February 2, 2014
MUSIC REVIEW: Sarasota Orchestra - Masterworks IV with Tito Muñoz and Giora Schmidt

Tito Muñoz, who has been assistant conductor of the Cleveland Orchestra and Cincinnati Symphony, led the Sarasota Orchestra in performances of works by Barber, Piazzolla and Rachmaninov this past weekend and knocked the roof off the Van Wezel.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 23, 2017
Amore set to open Friday

On Oct. 27, Amore Restaurant will open its doors at its new Burns Court location.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 1, 2014
Paradies' retirement mission was philanthropy

Dan Paradies, who vowed to give back after surviving a plane crash during Word War II, died April 29. He was 92.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Carly and Daniel Brown listen to the rules before playing with Andy Branco.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • April 24, 2015
Foundation rolls the dice for Southside Elementary

The Southside Foundation went all in for a casino night fundraiser for the elementary school Friday evening at Michael’s on East.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Permanent striping will be applied to the Sarasota County portion of Gulf of Mexico Drive next week.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 18, 2011
Paving project almost complete

The Gulf of Mexico Drive repaving project is in its final phase, which consists of striping the road starting next week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The six-day festival continues with “Exotics on St. Armands — Concours” from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 18, 2011
WEEKEND BEST BET: Exotics on St. Armands

The event is part of the weeklong Sarasota Exotic Car Fest.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 30, 2009
10 to Contend in 2010

These 10 people will influence the course Sarasota in 2010.

  • Sarasota
  • News
David Caplan submitted this sunrise photo, taken from Golden Gate Point.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 10, 2013
Weather: Sarasota

David Caplan submitted this sunrise photo, taken from Golden Gate Point.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County drew inspiration from beaches on the east coast of Florida with a proposal to allow parking on Siesta Key public beach. Courtesy photo.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 1, 2013
Parking-on-the-beach to take effect in June

Sarasota County staff mulls options to solve the ongoing issue of a lack of parking on Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Jon Thaxton will vacate his position in the Sarasota County Commission at the end of this term. He’ll be working 60 hours a week and pondering his future during that time.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 25, 2012
IN THE PUBLIC EYE: Jon Thaxton

Jon Thaxton is a Sarasota County Commissioner that will vacate his position at the end of this term. Read more about him in our "In the Public Eye."

  • Siesta Key
  • News
R.J. Lodge plays with a hula-hoop.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 17, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Walk for the Kids

The Boys and Girls Club of Sarasota hosted a walk Saturday, Sept. 15, at Ed Smith Stadium, to raise awareness of the need for safe places for children to spend their time. The third annual walk included an appearance by the Orioles bird, and after the 3k walk, children were invited to play games on the field.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
James Ballard poses on his motorcycle in 1953 in Germany.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 25, 2013
Sarasota man facilitated peace during Korean War

James Ballard, stationed in Germany during the Korean War, worked as an Air Force intelligence specialist.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 11, 2013
SOS passes inspections; allegations unfounded

City staffers reported after an investigation that none of the accusations against Save Our Seabirds appeared founded.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Katt Hefner, Dr. Randall Morgan and Henry D. Hart Sr. rock out Thursday, Oct. 14 during Dr. Idol at Michael’s on East.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • October 14, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Dr. Idol 2011

Some of Sarasota County's best doctors rocked out for the third year in a row at Dr. Idol Thursday, Oct. 4 at Michael's on East.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Booker High alumnus Charlie Barnett co-stars in Netflix's breakout hit "Russian Doll" with Natasha Lyonne. Photo by Amelia Hanks
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 17, 2019
'Russian Doll' star Charlie Barnett credits Booker VPA for getting his start

The Booker High alumnus and Longboat Key native who co-leads the Netflix show shares what the school means to him.

  • Arts + Culture
SMR, SCF and Gulf Coast Community Foundation of Venice representatives revealed the plans Jan. 18.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 19, 2011
The Big DEAL

Organizers hope their new 72,000-square-foot facility will make it easier for businesses looking to relocate to or expand in the Manatee-Sarasota area.

  • East County
  • News
Kelly Kirschner spoke at Saturday's CCNA meeting regarding a proposal that would create a oversight board to monitor how funds generated by a School Board tax are spent.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 2, 2013
CCNA asks for greater oversight for School Board

At its meeting today, the group endorsed including the creation of an oversight committee in the ballot language of an upcoming School Board tax referendum.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Crews used a crane to unload Unconditional Surrender Tuesday, Dec. 4. After being gone from its permanent home for more than six months, the 25-foot-tall sculpture is back. Photos by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • December 6, 2012
Enduring Love

The 14,000-pound sculpture was shipped back in two pieces.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Marlee Weinberg and Angela Rauter perform on top of a table.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 3, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Dancing Through the Eyes of Women

Fuzion Dance Artists captivated the audience with their performance of "Dancing Through the Eyes of Women" Friday, at Art Center Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
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