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Lauren Bucci, Sam Lastinger, Kristen Bucci and Ray and D’Arcy Arpke, of Euphemia Haye at last year's lawn party.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 2, 2016
Lawn Party prepares its menu

The 6th annual event will take place on Dec. 3 at the Longboat Key Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 27, 2014
Letters to the Editor

The Observer's readers weigh in on local issues.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Justine Amdur and Katey Abernathy
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • November 7, 2014
Men, Whiskey and Watches Pre-Party

Men, Whiskey and Watches Pre-Party

  • Black Tie
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • January 20, 2019
Selah Freedom features modern fashions for sixth year

The annual A New Beginning Fashion Event was held Jan. 20 at Saks Fifth Avenue Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • June 19, 2012
June 19: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • February 25, 2017
Gillespie Park blooms with improvements

Neighbors gathered Feb. 25 for a neighborhood workday in the park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 26, 2019
'Frozen' at summer camp at Lakewood Ranch High School

The Acting Up Performing Arts Summer Camp presents 'Frozen Jr.' at Lakewood Ranch High School.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
SONY DSC
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • April 9, 2015
Uptown Grub: The emergence of the high-end happy hour

Uptown Grub: The emergence of the high-end happy hour

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Stephanie and  Jonathan Parker with daugthers Charlotte and Elizabeth Parker
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • November 30, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: 2013 Light Up the Village Parade

Siesta Key celebrated the holidays with the 2013 Light Up the Village Parade Saturday, Nov. 30. At sundown, local businesses and organizations paraded along Ocean Boulevard. Afterward, children met Santa and had their 29th year, marks the beginning of the holiday season.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
SMR's marketing director, Laura Cole, cuts a ribbon to the new information center with the help of Lakewood Ranch ambassadors.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 29, 2016
Lakewood Ranch opens new info center

The center will target growth north of State Road 70.

  • East County
  • News
Shannon Gault, President Phyllis Black and John Wild
  • By Dora Walters |
  • January 14, 2011
Whitman speaks about Obama's health-care plan

"Obama's Health-care Plan and What's Wrong With It" was the topic for discussion at the Longboat Republican Club's Jan.14 luncheon meeting, at the Sarasota Yacht Club. Dr. Jim Whitman, a practicing psychiatrist, was the speaker.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Nobuntu will perform in its first American tour Oct. 19-21 at Historic Asolo Theater. Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 6, 2017
RIAF 2017 defies expectations

Local and international performers take audiences out of their comfort zone at The Ringling’s ninth annual arts festival.

  • Arts + Culture
Charlene Wolff
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • January 6, 2015
Social Studies: Charlene Wolff

Charlene Wolff has been a part of Sarasota's philanthropic community for more than 25 years.

  • Arts + Culture
The Fellowship Garden looked like a scene right out of Downton Abbey.
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • February 19, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Island Chapel Downton Abbey High Tea

On Wednesday, the Longboat Island Chapel hosted a high tea inspired by the popular TV show, Downton Abbey. Attendees donned period-themed attire and jewelry, topping outfits off with extravagant hats.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Maggie Pahos |
  • August 20, 2009
Man on the street: Street speak

We headed downtown to ask people what they thought of the paid parking program the City Commission approved Aug. 17. What do you think? Leave your comments under reader comments.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Volunteers mark nests with stakes for documentation and protection. (File photo)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 29, 2014
Turtle nesting season begins this week

Beginning May 1, turn off or shield lights visible from the beach to avoid disorienting turtles.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cal Davidson-Turner, Kim Hyslop, Morgyn Stauffer and Garrett Lyons meet every Saturday morning at the Unconditional Surrender statue for their long run.
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • March 3, 2011
Local teens pick up pace for Sarasota Half Marathon

More than 30 runners with ShamRockersUSA are gearing up for the Sarasota First Watch Half Marathon and Relay.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 9, 2012
Firefighter pension fund jeopardized

Voters could determine the fate of hundreds of thousands of subsidy insurance dollars helping to fund retirement benefits for firefighters.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 27, 2017
Scallop Search weathers storm

Despite thunderstorms, participants of the Great Scallop Search of 2017 continued their mission.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • April 29, 2014
DID warns against return of paid parking

After one board member said it appeared paid parking appeared poised to return to Sarasota streets, the rest of the group voiced its staunch opposition to such a program.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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