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  • By Michael Eng |
  • July 16, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Jambalaya Bayou Blast

The event, which will feature a Louisiana-style buffet, will raise money to help seabirds affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 23, 2012
Expert panel to discuss presidential leadership

'Leadership Lessons Learned: United States Presidents' will be held tonight, at Braden River High School

  • East County
  • News
Dennis Matthews, Jennifer Wilson, Tina Straley, Phyllis Thomas and David Kemp held a proclamation issued by the town of Longboat Key at the 2009 National Marina Day.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 7, 2011
Longboat Key Club to celebrate National Marina Day

The event will raise awareness about marina-related issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kira Mashke, Maya Lane, Skyler and Teagan Metnick, Alex Lane, Kai Mashke and Santa Claus attended the event last year.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • December 2, 2010
Sarasota predicts snow at Friday stroll

Get into the holiday spirit at the Holiday Stroll at Southside Village Friday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jewel Ash, Lee Peterson and Phil King
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • February 16, 2012
9th Annual Caring Hearts Luncheon & Silent Auction

9th Annual Caring Hearts Luncheon & Silent Auction

  • Black Tie
Photo by Norman Schimmel
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 22, 2012
More than 150 readers recognized

More than 150 Sarasota County youngsters won tickets to see the Baltimore Orioles take on the Pittsburgh Pirates March 14, at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The house was designed on a 5-foot grid, which helps the building and landscape come together. Zoysia grass was used in the front yard because it is more draught tolerant and likes edge conditions.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • September 26, 2012
Home & Garden: Living on the grid

David Young, of DWY landscape architects, says the goal behind this Hawthorne Street home was to create a little drama but still keep it simple.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 14, 2012
Food pick-up scheduled for food program

The Mayors' Feed the Hungry program will be collecting non-perishable food donations Nov. 15 and Nov. 16, to feed hungry families this Thanksgiving.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Aging in Paradise, a resource center that helps seniors with age-related transitions, hosts a health fair from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 9, at the Longboat Island Chapel, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • March 8, 2013
Weekend Best Bet: Aging in Paradise Health Fair

The Aging in Paradise Health Fair will include 25 medical resources.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Nadia and Lisa Schmitt with Nathan Gembarowski
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 6, 2020
Keep it clean

A few kids did their part to help keep Longboat Key beautiful.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • January 9, 2020
Library guests look into their future

The Selby Library hosted “Eat, Drink, Dance and be Charitable” The Crystal Ball, a People’s Gala fundraiser on Jan. 8.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • January 26, 2020
Pride Fest brings pop of color to J.D. Hamel Park

The annual event took place Jan. 25 in J.D. Hamel Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 21, 2019
Kids go on the hunt at Casa Del Mar

The annual egg hunt drew more than 30 families.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Marie and Ray Wilhem with Sophie
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • February 10, 2019
Paint the Sarasota downtown red

The Downtown Sarasota Festival of the Arts celebrated 31 years.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A boat makes its way to Linger Lodge during the 2015 parade.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 1, 2017
Boat parade continues on Braden River

The fifth annual event will be held Dec. 2.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch-Sarasota Elks' member Phil Pesiri brought his brother Anthony Pesiri and nephew John Pesiri. All there are military veterans.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 27, 2017
Lakewood Ranch Elks thank veterans

The group hosted a veterans luncheon today.

  • East County
  • News
Bob Bonella makes his way down Main Street during the 18th annual Thunder By The Bay.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • January 11, 2016
Thunder By The Bay roars through Downtown Sarasota

The 18th annual motorcycle festival filled the streets with concerts and bike shows.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Thousands of lights go up around the University Town Center shopping plazas each Christmas season. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 2, 2016
University Town Center lights up for holidays

UTC plazas will celebrate the holiday shopping season with Festival of Lights event.

  • East County
  • News
Tyler Abott, of Sarasota, submitted this sunset photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 5, 2015
Sarasota photo contest winner: Nov. 5

Tyler Abott, of Sarasota, submitted this sunset photo.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Claudiu Retean, 36, focuses on smacking the ball during match No. 1 of the Pros versus Prodigies event.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • May 2, 2015
Take Stock in Children Tennis Festival draws crowds

Manatee County celebrates Take Stock in Children May 2, at the Lakewood Ranch Tennis Center, tennis, tennis festival, Tennis Festival, Lakewood Ranch Tennis Center, Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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