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  • By Harry Sayer |
  • November 1, 2022
Siesta Key plays host to Halloween trick or treaters

Kids dress up in their Oct. 31 best to make their rounds for candy.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • March 7, 2021
Sarasota Spring Fine Art Festival returns to J.D. Hamel Park

The weekend festival had plenty of art vendors showing their stuff.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 24, 2009
Lazy Lobster of LBK now serving lunch

The restaurant opened Oct. 15 in the former location of Cafe on the Bay.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 2, 2009
Lazy Lobster opens its doors for lunch

The Lazy Lobster of Longboat Key, 5350 Gulf of Mexico Drive, is now open for lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 14, 2009
Fast convicted of stepmother's murder

More than two years after the brutal slaying of Tara resident Susan Fast, her murderer has been sent to prison for life.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • June 29, 2009
Cornerstone church breaks ground

Cornerstone Church of Lakewood Ranch broke ground on its new building project during a special ceremony Sunday night.

  • East County
  • News
Sara Ferguson bought this TV console at the Sarasota Pamaro Shop years ago and knew she wanted the piece to be one of the big pops of color in their home.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • September 12, 2012
Home & Garden: Fresh Perspective

When Nick and Sara Ferguson moved in October 2011 into their Siesta Key home, their house had undergone quite a transformation - both inside and out.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 15, 2011
Rosedale to host junior golf camp

Rosedale Assistant Golf Professional Kyle O'Connor will host a pair of junior golf camps from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Dec. 26-27 and Dec. 29-30 at the course, 5100 87th St. E.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 29, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: East County

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the East County Observer archives.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Barbara Shea and Barbara Jacobs displayed handmade necklaces at last year's event.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 19, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Christmas Bazaar

Start your holiday shopping early at the annual St. Mary event.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 1, 2012
Peridia to host craft fair

The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 1, 2020
Suit up for turtles

The Longboat Key Turtle Watch is selling merchandise.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Beach Snoballs held a grand opening on Aug. 5.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 15, 2018
Frozen Fare

Beach Snoballs opened Aug. 5 on St. Armands Circle.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • October 25, 2018
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens bring ladies to lunch

The first Lunch in the Gardens lecture series was hosted Oct. 25 at Michael's on the Bay at Selby Gardens.

  • Black Tie
Janet Huelster, Sarasota Opera Executive Director Richard Russell and Juanita Connell
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 9, 2017
Sarasota Opera Guild gets supporters in the holiday spirit with 'Phasions of the Opera'

The 33rd Annual Poinsettia Luncheon was held on Dec. 8 at Bird Key Yacht Club.

  • Black Tie
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • April 7, 2018
Florida Winefest & Auction continues with Grand Tasting

The main event was hosted April 7 at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Bayfront.

  • Black Tie
Michael and Maria Finazzo with Laura Kunberger and David Millie
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 14, 2018
Sarasota Film Festival celebrates opening night

The 20th anniversary Sarasota Film Festival kicked off April 13 with a block party along Pineapple Avenue between Sarasota Opera House and Five Points Park.

  • Arts + Culture
Nick Johnson.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 10, 2017
Polo club holding contest for free lesson

The Club is also holding a tailgate contest.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 1, 2016
Key Niners gears up for season

The golf association held a fashion show at their opening luncheon.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 9, 2016
Founders Garden Club of Sarasota presents Flower Talk ‘Forever Green’

The luncheon featured a presentation by Mario Nievera, FASLA.

  • Black Tie
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