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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 27, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

Bob Lessard submitted this photo of a sunrise over the Big Top at the Big Cat Habitat.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 5, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Barbara Motter submitted this sunset photo, taken at South Lido Beach.

  • Longboat Key
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Frederick Beyerlein submitted this sunset photo, taken on Halloween near Cortez.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 6, 2013
Weather: Longboat Key

Frederick Beyerlein submitted this sunset photo, taken on Halloween near Cortez.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Samantha Bisceglia submitted this photo of an osprey family in its nest on Siesta Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 7, 2013
Weather: Sarasota

Samantha Bisceglia submitted this photo of an osprey family in its nest on Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Vincent Veneruso submitted this sunrise photo, taken in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 13, 2013
Weather: East County

Vincent Veneruso submitted this sunrise photo, taken in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Corey Jones submitted this sunset photo, taken near Cortez.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 13, 2013
Weather: Longboat Key

Corey Jones submitted this sunset photo, taken near Cortez.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Janet Brooks submitted this sunset photo, taken in Serenoa on Halloween night.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 20, 2013
Weather: East County

Janet Brooks submitted this sunset photo, taken in Serenoa on Halloween night.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Bill Hunt submitted this sunset photo, taken on Longboat Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 27, 2013
Weather: Longboat Key

Bill Hunt submitted this sunset photo, taken on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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George Kurland submitted this sunset photo, taken on Longboat Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 29, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

George Kurland submitted this sunset photo, taken on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Marites Acaylar-Alderman submitted this sunset photo, taken over Sarasota Bay.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 30, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

Marites Acaylar-Alderman submitted this sunset photo, taken over Sarasota Bay.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Courtesy The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 27, 2013
Budding event: Ringling in Bloom

Sara Bagley planted a bulb that's grown into Ringling in Bloom, which is in its third year.

  • Arts + Culture
Betty Schoenbaum may be 100, but it doesn't stop her from going to events like Circus Arts Gala, pictured here. File photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 19, 2017
100 Years of Heart: Betty Schoenbaum joins the centenarian club

Renowned philanthropist Betty Schoenbaum reflects on her love of giving and shares her perspective after 100 years of life.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Co-owner Michael Finn has spent his weekends collecting 50s memorabilia.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 19, 2022
New senior day care center highlights 1950s aesthetic

The Town Square Sarasota center is a recreation of an idealized 1950s past.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • July 15, 2009
The Benderson Boom

Marshalls and Pei Wei Asian Diner are just two of several businesses slated for the University Parkway corridor.

  • East County
  • News
  • By June LeBell |
  • January 2, 2010
Music: Looking ahead to 2010

It's hard not to be excited about a new year. Optimistic, positive, buoyant and hopeful. What better way to go forward?

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 30, 2010
Briefs

Community news & notes

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Cindy and Mark Pentecost purchased the Stoneybrook Golf Club in late September.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 12, 2011
It Works Global moves to Manatee

It Works Global, owned by Heritage Harbour's Mark and Cindy Pentecost, will bring more than 90 jobs to the area over the next three years.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch/Sarasota Elks Lodge #2855 Exalted Ruler Rick Thorson said only a few Lodge #1519 members have stopped by their new East County home so far, but the Lakewood Ranch Elks are eager to welcome in their new members.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 27, 2010
Lakewood Ranch Elks merge with Sarasota

The Elks has nearly tripled in size because of its new partnership with Sarasota Lodge #1519.

  • East County
  • News
Jerry Fogle and John Kretzer, manager of landscape operations, helped oversee the construction of the playground that opened Wednesday, Oct. 1 at Pioneer Park.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 3, 2019
City continues to prioritize parks and recreation

The official launch of a park district is an opportunity for the city of Sarasota to improve its public parks and continue long-term strategic work, officials say.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Frank Huang. Courtesy photo.
  • By June LeBell |
  • June 14, 2015
Music Review: Sarasota Music Festival

Sparks fly at the second weekend of the Sarasota Music Festival.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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