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Brigid Saah and Jessica Hays with their daughters, TK and TK at the shower on March 26 at the home of Beth Karins. Photo courtesy of Jessica Hays
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 29, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 03.30.17

From baby showers to tooth fairy sightings, here's what you missed last week on the social scene.

  • Black Tie
The county is searching for a contractor who can provide maintenance and landscaping to the Siesta Key Village, but finding a company is proving difficult.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • July 24, 2017
Search for Siesta Village maintenance contractor stalls

The current contract ends Aug. 26, leaving county staff with about a month to find a new maintenance contractor for the area.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Keith Pandeloglou hopes his business incubator will be the "un-office" for his clients — more than just a place to work, a place with a community spirit and a collaborative attitude.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 13, 2016
New idea hatches for Lakewood Ranch Main Street

Business incubator lands final open suite.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 4, 2011
Community Golf Scores 02.23.11 to 03.01.11

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

  • East County
  • Sports
Former Riverview High and Venice High defensive back Charles Brantley started 11 games for Michigan State University in 2022.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 6, 2023
See these former area football stars on Saturdays

The Sarasota area has several alumni playing at the highest levels of college football.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 26, 2019
Opera in Sarasota is a pet project

OASIS hosts annual fundraiser at Palm Aire Country Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key Fire Rescue's new ambulance cost the department $270,000.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • January 18, 2018
New ambulance will soon get to work on Longboat Key

The department bought a new ambulance to replace a 15-year-old truck, the oldest vehicle in its fleet

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Out-of-Door Academy junior Celia Rayman, math teacher Michael Saxton and senior Joe Clarke get ready for their performance at Waterside Place on Feb. 27.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 28, 2024
Sights and Sounds hosts The-Out-of-Door Academy band

The theme for the evening in Waterside Place was Jazz Under the Stars.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • February 13, 2013
Ribbon cutting for new Manatee Technical Institute campus tomorrow

Dedication ceremonies for Manatee Technical Institute's new main campus will take place 3 p.m. tomorrow at 6305 State Road 70 East.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Co-Chairwomen Nancy Cohen, Sylvia Pastor, Marion Levine, TBI vice president, and Co-Chairwoman Gloria Feibus
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 27, 2017
Temple Beth Israel salutes the Oscars

The annual gala was held on Feb. 26 at Michael’s On East.

  • Black Tie
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 23, 2015
Week's best bets: Monday, March 23

Week's best bets: Monday, March 23

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Sarasota's Ariana Swayka, 4 and Alexia Swayka, 6 are in the full holiday spirit with their Halloween themed shirts and face paint.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • October 11, 2025
Hunsader Farms kicks off 34th annual Pumpkin Festival

In case you missed it, the festival continues every Saturday and Sunday in October.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 31, 2010
Community Golf Scores 05.18.10 to 05.26.10

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

  • East County
  • Sports
The video reached a potential audience of eight million viewers and depicted the county’s unique Amish community.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • December 3, 2013
Visit Sarasota County honored for coverage of Amish

Visit Sarasota County will be honored for their video entitled "Amish Las Vegas" that was featured on the Today Show's website.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ashish Pawar, Glenda Leonard and Chris Sachs
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 4, 2021
Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key prepares for Salvation Army bell ringing

The club is one of the top two area fundraisers every year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 30, 2013
SIDELINES

FHSAA announces football districts; Emily Bulfin sets new basketball record; Trevon Young's double-double leads Pirates; Lakewood Mustangs fall to Cardinal Mooney Cougars

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 6, 2015
MMS registration dates announced

Miss Manatee Softball will hold registration for the fall season Aug. 26, Aug. 28 and Aug. 29.

  • East County
  • Sports
Harold Newton's 1960 painting, "Clouds over the Coast," is part of the "The Florida Highwaymen: Interstate Connections," which runs through Sept. 15 at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • July 24, 2024
Selby Gardens goes on the road again with the Florida Highwaymen

Its new exhibition, "Interstate Connections," links the outsider artists to Sarasota's historic wade-ins.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 5, 2013
Bridal shop coming to Lakewood Ranch Main Street

The mother-and-daughter-owned store will open March 1.

  • East County
  • News
Sarah Glendening, Christina Russi, Executive Director and CEO Kameron Hodgens, Charlene Altenhain and Andrea Lane
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • March 26, 2019
Glasser/Schoenbaum's Spring Luncheon celebrates place making

The Collaboration Celebration was held March 26 at The Westin Sarasota.

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