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Arlene Casey, Claire Marsh and Adie Abelson enjoyed the Fall Fashion Show.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 23, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Tara Fall Fashion Show

More than 100 Tara Golf & Country Club residents and their guests enjoyed an afternoon of fashion and fun during the club's annual Fall Fashion Show Nov. 18. Guests enjoyed a gourmet luncheon before seeing the latest trends during the Fanta-Sea Runway Show, featuring fashions by A' Tu International of Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Riverview High School Seniors Alexis Romine, Elexis Ousley, Jayson Torreno, Maiyah Newsome and Jacquelynn Cavendar
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • April 17, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : 15th Annual Most Improved Student Award Luncheon Celebration

Educators and community members recognized students at the 15th Annual Most Improved Student Award Celebration Luncheon Wednesday, April 17 at Michaels On East. Juniors and seniors received award and medals and seniors received a $1,000 scholarship. Students who received the awards are role models, service oriented, are going to college and have financial needs. 'We look for students who made a change in their lives and as they go into the future,' said Support Specialist for Sarasota County Schools Peni Riedinger.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 10, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Co-Chairwoman Melissa Morrill and Laura Proctor show off their heart-shaped ruby rings.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • February 12, 2011
GALLERY: SYC 'Love on the Docks'

Saturday evening was filled with flowers, rings and all sorts of pretty things when Sarasota Yacht Club couples said 'I do' for the second time during a vow renewal ceremony held just in time for Valentine's Day.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe is living large in Germany. Courtesy photo.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • July 3, 2012
Scene & Heard

WBTT's 'Crooners' woos crowd abroad; Givens brings joyful new play to Bradenton

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • May 3, 2018
Why  Florida’s  Medical  Marijuana  Program  Is  Failing

Here’s a solution to fix implementation woes.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
This home in John Ringling Estates at 23 S. Polk Drive recently sold for $2.3 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 3, 2018
John Ringling Estates home sells for $2.3 million

Residential real estate transactions for April 16-20.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
This home at 577 S. Spoonbill Drive sold for $1.05 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 9, 2017
Bird Key home sells for $1.05 million

Residential real estate transactions for Feb. 20-24.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Chairwoman Ellie Brenan poses with Helen Krueger.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 29, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Stoneybrook Women's Golf Association Breast Health Golf Tournament

Each February, the members of the Stoneybrook Women's Golf Association devote the month to raising money for Breast Health Sarasota. On Tuesday, Feb. 28, their efforts culminated in a golf tournament and dinner. The night featured a silent auction, raffle prizes and a Chinese auction with more than 30 baskets.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Community Fund advisor Amanda Tullidge (center) presents a check for $10,000 to The Players Centre for Performing Arts' Jeffery Kin and Michelle Bianchi.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 10, 2017
Lakewood Ranch Community Fund presents 21 grants

The Players Centre for Performing Arts gets top grant of $10,000

  • East County
  • News
Marta McKinnon, Tarra Conner jones and Ariel Blue. Photo by Don Daly Photo.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 14, 2015
Theater Review: 'The Cotton Club Cabaret'

"The Cotton Club Cabaret" reclaims a musical legacy.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • October 10, 2014
Macy's to host charity shopping event

Macy's, located at The Mall at University Town Center, will host a charity shopping event from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Oct. 11.

  • East County
  • News
Paul Blackketter, a project manager for Benderson Development, says he is on "executive loan" from his company.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • February 5, 2014
Rowing park peddles plan

Needing $22 million to build facilities, the nonprofit behind Nathan Benderson Park seeks local governments' approval.

  • East County
  • News
Enjoy this week'  s edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 1, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 6.1.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The Kolter Group may have to wait a little longer to break ground on a planned hotel/condominium project, as the city plans to revise the development's traffic study.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 10, 2014
City likely to revise traffic study for bayfront development

Following residents' complaints that the city was underestimating the impact of a development along U.S. 41, the city attorney said the project's traffic study will be revisited.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The potential dredging of Big Pass has become a source of controversy surrounding a proposed Lido Beach renourishment project.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 20, 2014
Lido residents stay out of sand fray

Lido Key residents say they will focus on taking an even-keeled approach to a proposed beach renourishment project that's drawing heat from Siesta Key organizations.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • January 21, 2010
Cat's out of the bag

Sarasota Military Academy co-founder Burt Bershon is one heck of a cat-lover. In fact, when the academy opened its doors in 2002, Bershon wouldn't admit students unless they paused to pet his cat - rumored to be named 'Sergeant Major' - upon entering.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Lakewood Ranch boys soccer team four-peats. Photo by Jen Blanco.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 28, 2016
Top East County sports moments of the year

The area had plenty of sports highlights during 2016.

  • East County
  • Sports
Katelyn Werner, honoree Mary Ann Robinson and Megan Werner
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • December 5, 2010
Designing Women Boutique Fashion Gala Dinner and Fashion Show honoring Mary Ann Robinson

Designing Women Boutique Fashion Gala Dinner and Fashion Show honoring Mary Ann Robinson

  • Black Tie
A flash mob appeared on stage and in the audience to celebrate Barbara Zdravecky’s 20th anniversary with Planned Parenthood
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • March 19, 2014
Black Tie & Tales

Celebrating 'Celebrate'; "Creativity at its finest; Sex and then some ...; and Tidbits.

  • Arts + Culture
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