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Pamela Baron, Pamela Lasko and Rose Chapman in 2018
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 13, 2019
New caregiver support group coming to Longboat

JFCS will be hosting the group from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on the last Tuesday of the month for February and March in the Centre Shoppes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Brian Gunnell |
  • May 30, 2012
Bridge Bites: A hold-up play

After N-S reached 3NT, East, figuring that his side had a profitable sacrifice, offered his partner a choice between 4♥ or 4♠. This pushed N-S to the perilous contract of 5♦, which, as you will see, Declarer is about to bungle.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rowdy Gaines speaks with Michael Phelps.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 7, 2023
Ringling College Library Association brings Michael Phelps to Sarasota

Olympic athlete Michael Phelps spoke to his journey during a Ringling College Library Association Town Hall lecture series event on Feb. 6.

  • Black Tie
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 16, 2009
Harry's wine-ds up for latest event

Harry's Continental Kitchens will hold its next wine tasting from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, at Harry's deli, 525 St. Judes Drive. The event will benefit Longboat Island Chapel's Aging in Paradise Resource Center. Cost is $10. Call 383-0777.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Susie Klingeman with Henry, Eleanor, Tracy and Lily Stalza in Lilly Pulitzer
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • March 31, 2011
GALLERY: Lilly Pulitzer and La Mariee

Models sporting fashions from Lilly Pulitzer and La Mariee stalked the runways at Bird Key Yacht Club's latest style show.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ralph, Sheri, Kennedy, Addison, Isabella, Gage, Jamie and Barry Trine of the Wicker Inn on Longboat Key
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • September 26, 2014
Wicker Inn hosts Business After Hours on Longboat Key

The Chamber of Commerce hosted nearly 70 people at its latest networking event on the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Candice McElyea |
  • May 16, 2012
Black Bird Home Gallery Mines the Globe for Beautiful Furnishings

Black Bird Home Gallery Mines the Globe for Beautiful Furnishings

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Joy Danner with Ed and Ro Wheeler
  • By Dora Walters |
  • November 7, 2010
All Angels welcome back brunch

There were no speeches but a lot of smiles and warm greetings as members of All Angels by the Sea congregation gathered Sunday, Nov. 7, for a Welcome Back brunch at the Bird Key Yacht Club. The main topic of conversation was "What did you do this summer." The Rev. David Danner visited with members and shared with them news of upcoming church events.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Evan Tucker, Jack Berry, Austin Siegel, Ollie Gray and Harrison Paparatto. Courtesy photo.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • June 20, 2012
Scene & Heard

The Garbage-Men plan to rock New York City with trash jams; Rocker's memoir is a love letter to automobiles

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 18, 2012
Palm-Aire ladies present donation

As men teed off during Palm-Aire's annual golf classic tournament, their spouses and their guests were busy with a ladies' fashion show and participating in contest festivities that raised $1,250 for the Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center of Sarasota (SPARCC).

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 30, 2016
Safe Sex Halloween Bash gets attendees in the holiday spirit

The annual Planned Parenthood costume party fundraiser was held at Michael’s On East.

  • Black Tie
Longboat Key’s contractor has started removing driftwood and vegetation from Greer Island.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • April 21, 2021
Disappearing driftwood prompts photographer to branch out

The driftwood removal is part of the town's multi-million dollar plan to prevent beach erosion.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jeffrey Weisman owned an advertising and marketing agency in New York City. In Sarasota, he creates fine-art photography and serves on the board of directors of Art Center Sarasota.
  • By Jeffrey Weisman |
  • November 1, 2012
My View: Embracing a different language

We live on a small island. Yet, sometimes we seem to speak different languages. This reminds me of China, where people from one province speak a different dialect than people from nearby provinces.

  • Sarasota
  • News
In 2021, Karen Fraclich and Dan Belcher won for "Skull Duggery." (Courtesy photo)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 8, 2022
The best things to do around Sarasota for Nov. 10-16

Piano masters, jazz ensembles, tribute acts and experimental composers highlight a busy week of music on the Sarasota scene.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Soto’s Optical owner Ron Soto said he hopes to focus on improving the cleanliness and safety of downtown as a member of the DID board.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 12, 2013
New DID board member brings merchant's perspective

Ron Soto, owner of Soto's Optical and president of the Sarasota Downtown Merchants Association, is the newest member of the Downtown Improvement District Board.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County expects to mow the right-of-way on Canal Road by next month.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 20, 2012
Mowing issues continue on Siesta Key

Sarasota County could create as many as 28 temporary positions to buffer median upkeep; Canal Road right-of-ways will continue to grow until next month.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Chef Judi Gallagher |
  • May 14, 2013
TWIS = This Week Is Steamy

TWIS = This Week Is Steamy

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Dr. Robert Marbut spoke to community leaders at Venetian Golf and River Club July 18.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 13, 2013
County, city buy into homelessness plan

Sarasota County and the city of Sarasota will pay about $40,000 for Dr. Robert Marbut to study regional homelessness.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By The Insider |
  • April 22, 2012
Sarasota Film Festival: SUNDAY GO-TO GUIDE: IN CONVERSATION WITH TODD SOLONDZ! Movies! Movies! Movies! (And a 1000 Elephants!) LAST CALL!

Sarasota Film Festival: SUNDAY GO-TO GUIDE: IN CONVERSATION WITH TODD SOLONDZ! Movies! Movies! Movies! (And a 1000 Elephants!) LAST CALL!

  • Arts + Culture
Members of the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office Tactical Unit working on a tip began following two men after the pair stole tools from Home Depot.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 4, 2013
Deputies arrest two after crime spree

Sarasota County deputies arrested two men after a crime spree they told detectives was undertaken to buy drugs.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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