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Alan Rose and Marcia Norris
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 5, 2022
Catholic Charities Ball returns to Ritz Carlton

The event returned to the Ritz ballroom on Feb. 5.

  • Black Tie
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • June 4, 2018
Women get pampered and spoiled at the All About Women Expo

The Westfield Sarasota Square Mall hosted the expo June 3.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Co-chairs Chuck and Margie Barancik, co-chairs David and Edie Chaifetz, honoree Teri Hansen, AJC West Coast Florida Chapter Executive Director Brian Lipton and co-chairs Stacy and Ben Hanan
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • November 4, 2013
AJC Sponsor Kick-Off

AJC Sponsor Kick-Off

  • Black Tie
Sarasota Orchestra’s "Sounds of Spring" programs includes sunny selections.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 4, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for April 6-12

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Greenbrook 13-year-old Drake Cohen settles into the campsite with his father, Tom Cohen, during Lakewood Ranch Community Activities' Community Campout.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 13, 2023
Lakewood Ranch Community Activities to host its Community Campout

The Community Campout has become a tradition for Lakewood Ranch families.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 25, 2018
Rainy weekend likely as Alberto moves north into Gulf

Hurricane season has not yet begun, but first named storm has formed.

  • Sarasota
  • News
More than 40 people testified before the Town Commission about Unicorp National Development Inc.'s application to change town zoning codes.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • January 23, 2018
Longboat Commissioners skirt declarative decision on zoning code change

Before about 100 people, commissioners shed little light on how a vote might go on zoning change to enable Colony redevelopment.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 26, 2017
Manatee Clerk's office warns of scam

Property owners can obtain copies of their deed at minimal costs through the county government.

  • East County
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • December 16, 2022
Phyllis Zatkow Ploener

Phyllis Zatkow Ploener, born June 6th, 1934, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 13th, 2022 surrounded by her family in Pennsylvania.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
The Real Madrid Castilla U16 team pumps itself up before the start of its match versus IMG Soccer Academy.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 27, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: FYSA State Cup

Boys U13 and U16 youth soccer teams from across the state of Florida showed off their skills during the Florida Youth Soccer Association State Cup March 24-25 at the Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch. Premier was one of several preliminary round sites for the tournament, which runs through May 20. For a listing of sites and complete results visit www.fysa.com.

  • East County
  • Sports
Pirates junior running back Brian Battie holds his head in his hands after Braden River's comeback attempt fell just short.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 16, 2018
Braden River football's season ends in Venice

The Pirates' comeback effort fell short in a 28-21 loss

  • East County
  • Sports
Last year, the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive brought 120,000 lbs. of food to All Faiths.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • May 11, 2018
Letter carriers to pick up donated food this Saturday

Residents can leave non-perishable food at their mailboxes on Saturday to participate in Sarasota's 26th annual Stamp Out Hunger National Food Drive, to benefit All Faiths Food Bank.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Phayre family’s Nintendo-inspired video, “The Super Phayre Family,” is one of 14 finalists nationwide.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 16, 2011
Phayre family needs your vote

One East County family is a finalist in the Primrose School and Children's Miracle Network Family Dance-off competition.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Carl Backman and Nancy Cunningham, members of Aloha Ukulele, perform with the Lakewood Ranch Community Activities  club for Play Music on the Porch Day on Aug. 26, 2023.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 5, 2023
Lakewood Ranch clubs suit every interest

Lakewood Ranch Community Activities offers 66 clubs that range in interests and size.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Danielle Brown, center, will star with Ricardo Graziano — both left and right — in A Comedy of Errors. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • March 11, 2022
Sarasota Ballet preps for world premiere of 'A Comedy of Errors'

How do you perform Shakespeare without words? For the Sarasota Ballet, it's a matter of the proper setting, costuming, music and their tongue planted firmly in their cheek.

  • Arts + Culture
Urban Design Studio Director Karin Murphy says the new form-based code can be tailored specifically to address neighborhood concerns.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 14, 2016
New zoning code addresses neighborhood concerns

The Urban Design Studio is working to tailor the city’s new form-based code to resident needs.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A new pedestrian crosswalk being installed near Broadway Street.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • November 22, 2023
5 Longboat crosswalk improvement projects ahead of schedule

The FDOT-led project spans the entirety of Gulf of Mexico Drive, with five crosswalks being installed or upgraded on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Registered Nurse Debbie Bottiger prepares a vaccine for a School District of Manatee County employee. Students who are at least 16 can get a vaccine through a partnership between the school district and MCR Health. File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 27, 2021
School District of Manatee County offers vaccine to students

School District of Manatee County students who are 16 and older can book an appointment for Thursday.

  • East County
  • News
St. Armands Circle is a frequent source of traffic headaches.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 2, 2020
If you were king or queen, how would you fix traffic?

What are your potential solutions to our never-ending traffic troubles.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 31, 2021
2021 through the lens in Sarasota

A look back in pictures to the year we (almost) got back to normal.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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