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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 2, 2012
News Briefs

Town schedules first budget workshop; City staff investigates St. Armands benches

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch fell to 1-2 on the season with a 26-20 loss to Bayshore Sept. 16.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 18, 2011
Bruins top Mustangs

A fumble late in the fourth quarter set up Bayshore High's game-winning touchdown as the host Bruins defeated Lakewood Ranch 26-20 in non-district action Sept. 16, marking Bayshore's first win over a Manatee County foe since 2007.

  • East County
  • Sports
Riverview hurdler Jenna Tarifa and her teammates will host the Sarasota Riverview Ram Invitational Feb. 26.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 25, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out these top sporting events this week in Sarasota

  • East County
  • Sports
Devin O’Brian, Beth Giovanell, Pat Donnelly and Rick Harris
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • November 18, 2010
LLSA Chamber unwinds at Encore Motorcars

The Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce held its latest Business after Hours at Encore Motorcars of Sarasota, Inc., Thursday, Nov. 18. By 7 p.m., members and their guests were just starting to depart from the casual networking event.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Nishit Patel, Megan Tommasi and Marci Reedy
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • October 5, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: YPG After Hours at Van Wezel

The Sarasota Young Professionals Group held its latest happy hour at Van Wezel, where members watched Henson Alternative's "Stuffed and Unstrung," featuring The Jim Henson Company's renowned puppeteers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Nishit Patel, Megan Tommasi and Marci Reedy
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • October 5, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: YPG After Hours at Van Wezel

The Sarasota Young Professionals Group held its latest happy hour at Van Wezel, where members watched Henson Alternative's "Stuffed and Unstrung," featuring The Jim Henson Company's renowned puppeteers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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 Observer Staff |
  • September 3, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Sept. 5-11

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Wyatt Hossenlopp, runs after the ball while Jake Morales and Aidan Levine fight for it during a scrimmage game of hockey.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 2, 2019
Nolan Middle School students hooked on hockey

Tampa Bay Lightning Street Team introduces hockey at Nolan Middle School

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 29, 2012
JUST THE STATS

60 - The point margin the Riverview High girls basketball team defeated Brooks-Debartolo by in its 64-4 victory Nov. 26.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • January 26, 2020
Sarasota drinks up at Forks & Corks 2020

The Sarasota-Manatee Original's food and wine Grand Tasting event was hosted Jan 26 at The Ringling Museum.

  • Black Tie
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
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 23, 2010
Ranch Main fired up for barbecue cook-off

The event will start at 4 p.m., June 26. Voting for your favorite barbecue will last until about 7 p.m.

  • East County
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • April 8, 2019
Lynne Talbot Grimshaw

Lynne Talbot Grimshaw, 85, of Sara- sota, entered eternal life on March 26, in the loving care of her husband and family.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • In Memoriam |
  • December 13, 2021
Ann Bateman

At 6:26 pm, December 2nd, Ann Bateman died. She was born May 10th 1941 in Ames, Iowa making her 80 years old.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
The Shoppes at University Town Center in east Manatee county will soon be home to a Trader Joe's.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 20, 2023
Trader Joe's opens Oct. 26 in The Shoppes at UTC

California-based grocer Trader Joe’s is known for its signature food items and loyal following.

  • East County
  • Business
Tyler and Marissa Rossnagle, Chad Ciaravella, Lori Hagey and Pat and Erin Robinson. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 11, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 01.12.17

From star sightings to glamorous engagement parties, we have the scoop on the latest social news.

  • Black Tie
Former Boston Symphony Orchestra Ann Hobson Pilot plays the harp during Sarasota Contemporary Dance Company's tango-inspired program, "SCD + Piazzolla."
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • March 17, 2026
Put these two Sarasota dance companies on your radar

Sarasota Contemporary Dance is celebrating its 20th season while Azara Ballet is finishing its third.

  • Arts + Culture
David F. Bolger. Courtesy photo.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 25, 2013
UPDATE: Ringling adds playspace to grounds

Thanks to a $400,000 donation from David F. Bolger, an innovative Ringling Museum playspace will be installed beginning this summer.

  • Arts + Culture
The Southwest Florida Premier Football Club grants about $100,000 worth of scholarships every year to its players.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 6, 2026
When kids can't afford to play soccer, Lakewood Ranch nonprofit steps forward

The Southwest Florida Premier Football Club fundraises to cover about $100,000 each year.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 6, 2009
Junior Olympian brings home silver

Jasmine Rosales, 13, represented the Eastern United States at the Junior Olympics National Finals July 23 through July 26 and took second place in the track-and-field event, earning a silver medal.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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