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  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 27, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Taste of the Keys Fashion Show

The Garden Club of Longboat Key is pro at making green things grow, and their fundraising event in conjunction with Longboat Key Center for the Arts, a Division of Ringling College of Art and design on Jan. 26 was no different. They surely grew more 'green' at this year's Taste of the Keys than last year according to event coordinator Susan Landau.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Roger and Lisa Barkin with Joseph McManus
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 29, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Marietta Museum of Art and Whimsy Grand Reopening

Fans of art and whimsy gathered at the Marietta Museum of Art and Whimsy Friday, Oct. 26 to celebrate the museum's grand reopening as it heads into its third season. Guests got in the spirit by dressing in whimsical attire, including wigs and accessories, and they enjoyed drinks and appetizers as well as live music, performed by Jimi Gee.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Gary Sandler and his sons Alex and Brandon dressed as astronots and played with balloons at the Freedom Elementary Character Dance.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 30, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Freedom Elementary Character Dance

Freedom Elementary students dressed as their favorite characters at the Character Dance on Oct. 26. Kids dressed as superheroes, pirates, pumpkins, ghouls and more danced to pop songs and ate snow cones. The PTO sponsored event helps fund school activates and materials. Pre ordered tickets cost $3 a person, while tickets at the door sold for $4.

  • East County
  • Schools
Stacy Gonzalez and Sue Waxman
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 30, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: SDA's Leis for Strays

Sarasota in Defense of Animals hosted its annual fundraiser Friday, Oct. 26 at the White Sands Cabana on Siesta Key. The fundraiser, titled 'Leis for Strays,' featured a Hawaiian theme, including hula dancers and a Hawaiian drinks. Guests enjoyed hors d'oeuvers and dinner as well as a live and silent auction to benefit the organization.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • In Memoriam |
  • October 14, 2019
Dorothy Beals Hixon

You are invited to a celebration of her life

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Kathy Anthony and Mark Schlobach, with Dough and Judi Lehrian
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Key Club Memorial Day

Longboat Key Club and Resort threw its usual Summer time beach barbecue Sunday, May 26, but since it was Memorial Day weekend, a lot more people donned red, white and blue. There was live music and Key Club served summer staples to the families in attendance: burgers, hot dogs, watermelon - and even red, white and blue chocolate covered strawberries.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Melqui Batancourt competes in the Water Relay.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • April 25, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Phillippi Shores Measurement Olympics

Phillippi Shores Elementary's second grade gathered for the 2nd annual Measurement Olympics Friday, April 26. The students took part in Olympic games focused on measuring such as paper pate discus, Olympic golf and water relay. The second grade has been learning about measuring this year and used their estimating and measuring skills to garner points.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
kelli
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 28, 2014
Day in the Life: Kelli Jaco

Day in the Life: Kelli Jaco

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Richard Lawrence of the board of directors with guest speaker Betsy Brown Braun
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • September 26, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Forty Carrots Small Talk is Big Talk

Forty Carrots Family Center put on a speaker event with child development and behavior specialist Betsy Brown Baun Thursday, Sept, 26 at the Hyatt Regency. Baun spoke with more than 700 parents about creating meaningful conversations with children of all ages. Sponsors and guests met with Forty Carrots members before the talk with parents.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
“Black Fin Tuna” by Rush Bowles will be on display at the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast through November.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • September 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Rush Bowles "Seas of Change"

There was a large showing at the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast's art opening for artist Rush Bowles; 'Seas of Change' exhibit Thursday, Sept. 26. The exhibit runs through November and can be viewed from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, 400 Palmetto Avenue, Osprey.

  • Arts + Culture
  • In Memoriam |
  • October 24, 2024
Pamela Bourgault

On Oct. 16, Pamela Bourgault, beloved wife of Pierre Bourgault, passed away.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Maggie Pahos |
  • August 20, 2009
Photo of the day: Get a load of this

Can you tell us where in Sarasota this photo was taken? Leave your best guesses under reader comments.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 26, 2015
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • May 31, 2012
Observe this: City of Sarasota utilities director resigns

Observe this: City of Sarasota utilities director resigns

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Kaye Warr |
  • January 31, 2012
Get to Know the Sarasota Opera: Carlos Monzón

Get to Know the Sarasota Opera: Carlos Monzón

  • Arts + Culture
"Unconditional Surrender," stone crabs, Nic Wallenda, Bello Nock and more
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • November 7, 2012
Ringling student adds flavor to walls of Circle yogurt shop

Cameron Kramer, of Chapel Hill, N.C., had finished her applications to other art schools, when her mother suggested that she look at Ringling College of Art and Design.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 13, 2013
News Briefs

Key hosts medical health day Friday; Town seeks police pension board applicants

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Chef Judi Gallagher |
  • November 13, 2012
TWIS = This Week Is Savory

TWIS = This Week Is Savory

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Bob Bartz
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 28, 2017
Area mourns the passing of Manatee County Chamber President Bob Bartz

Sudden passing brings out reaction in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 12, 2016
Longboat Key: Obituaries

Daniel DiNatale and Bella Dubinsky

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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