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Alex Jodwalis gets a magic lesson from Karen Bell.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • September 18, 2010
Whole Foods throws 30th birthday bash

Whole Foods Market, which opened its first store Sept. 20, 1980, celebrated its 30th birthday bash with complimentary activities, tastings and games. The party benefited All Faiths Food Bank.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mayor Suzanne Atwell, right, and Vice Mayor Willie Shaw were voted into their positions by Sarasota city commissioners May 11, at City Hall. Photo courtesy of Cliff Roles.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 17, 2012
Suzanne Atwell proves mayoral worth

City commissioners gave Suzanne Atwell another year in the mayor's seat. The hope is that she will be a calming force during a time of volatile budget issues that may be discussed this summer.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A condo at Aria topped real estate sales for the week of Jan.9-13.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 26, 2017
Ari condominium sale tops weekly transactions

Residential real estate transactions for Jan. 9-Jan. 13.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 30, 2014
Tiny Hands supports students

The Tiny Hands Foundation, with the help of more than 200 volunteers, will fill 1,500 backpacks with school supplies for children in need from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 2, at the Boys and Girls Club of Sarasota, 3100 Fruitville Road, Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Each fallen law enforcement representative has a plaque at the Manatee County Law Enforcement Memorial in front of the courthouse.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 19, 2016
Community honors fallen law enforcement officers

Manatee County Courthouse hosts annual service.

  • East County
  • News
Steve Stottlemyer, chairman of the Glenridge Board of Directors, Charles Tirrell, CEO of the Glenridge and Jim Cater, CEO of Praxeis, the community's developer, break ground on the expansion to The Carroll Center.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • May 20, 2011
Glenridge breaks ground on Carroll Center expansion

The Glenridge on Palmer Ranch will add more than 10,000 square feet to The Carroll Center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Avery Florio's hair sticks straight up after putting her hands on the Van De Graff generator at GWiz's table on Friday, Feb. 25 at Southside Elementary's Science Night.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • February 27, 2011
GALLERY: Science Night at Southside Elementary

Southside Elementary students and their families had the chance to experience all types of science first hand on, Feb. 25 at Southside Elementary's Science Night. There were over 20 exhibitors that provided hands-on activities and demonstrations throughout the evening and approximately 500 people attended.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • March 2, 2011
Masterworks Showcase features luxury living

The second day of the Sarasota Orchestra Masterworks Showcase 'A Frolic on Bird Key and St. Armands,' will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 5.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The late Gay Lewis led the dental team at last year's event. This year's Day of Hope is dedicated to her memory. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 26, 2012
Outreach program offers hope

Fourth annual Day of Hope event prepares Sarasota's homeless and at-risk youth for the new school year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 9, 2009
TOPSoccer kicks off season

Registration for Braden River Soccer Club's fourth season of TOPSoccer will be from 10 a.m. to noon, Sept. 12, at Lakewood Ranch Park behind Lakewood Ranch High School, 5500 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Robert Levin
  • By June LeBell |
  • March 23, 2014
MUSIC REVIEW: Sarasota Music Festival 50th Anniversary Concert

In honor of the Sarasota Music Festival's 50th anniversary, Robert Levin brought six recent alumni to Sarasota for a special concert in Holley Hall.

  • Arts + Culture
Lindsey Landers-Niedenfuer and Justin Kirby Leins
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • February 1, 2012
Occasions

Weddings + Engagements

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 6, 2014
Chillounge celebrates new location

Chillounge celebrates new location

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • January 13, 2010
Black Tie & Tales

Read this week's social column by Molly Schechter.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 19, 2013
Senior wrestler wins medal

Lakewood Ranch High senior Blake Riley-Hawkins battled back to finish fifth in the 132-pound weight class at the Class 2A state wrestling finals Feb. 15-16, at the Lakeland Center.

  • East County
  • Sports
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 31, 2013
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The ribbon is cut for the reopening of the Lakewood Ranch Information Center on University. Enjoying the moment were Heather Kasten, Vanessa Baugh, Jimmy Stewart, Angie Kaleskas, and Jahna Leinhauser.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 22, 2015
Side of Ranch: Information delivered with style

East County managing editor Jay Heater writes his daily blog

  • East County
  • News
The Sarasota Film Festival announces its 2015 lineup
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • March 25, 2015
Sarasota Film Festival announces its full 2015 movie lineup

A diverse range of films that focus on homelessness, Florida and the latest in independent cinema.

  • Arts + Culture
The theme for this year’s 2012 Veterans’ Day ceremony is "For Those Who Serve." Courtesy photo.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • November 2, 2012
Veterans' Day parade planned

The annual event will begin at Main Street and Osprey Avenue at 10 a.m.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • March 19, 2013
Sarasota Garden Club to host annual flower show

The Sarasota Garden Club will host their annual garden show 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 23, and Sunday, March 24, at the Sarasota Garden Club located at 1131 Boulevard of the Arts.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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