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At the 2009 ceremony, a crowd gathered to watch the unveiling of the newest inductees.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 14, 2011
WEEKEND BEST BET: Circus Ring of Fame

Five new members will be inducted to the Circus Ring of Fame.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 11, 2011
DWB to hold grand re-opening event

Designing Women Boutique is holding an official grand re-opening 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 15

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Vern Buchanan is the representative for Florida's 13th District.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 11, 2011
Buchanan to hold Sarasota town hall meeting

U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan will discuss jobs and the economy, among other topics at 11 a.m., today, at New College of Florida.

  • East County
  • News
Chris and Aimee Cogan
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • April 14, 2011
American Red Cross Mad Hatter Spring Tea

American Red Cross Mad Hatter Spring Tea

  • Black Tie
"I am thrilled and honored to have the opportunity to serve the businesses and residents of Sarasota County," Mark Huey said.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 21, 2011
Sarasota EDC hires new chief

Tampa's economic-development administrator will lead the Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This photo was captured by photographer Sunaa Hushaw.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 16, 2011
Sunset performance is instrumental for musician

Musician Sang Won Park, a native of Seoul, South Korea, and a resident of New York City, performed a fifth-century Korean instrument, the kayagum, at sunset outside of the Ritz-Carlton Beach Club after a lecture by Dr. Helga Wall-Apelt.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lynn Earl
  • By Dora Walters |
  • March 24, 2011
Earl's 95th birthday arrives right on schedule

Lynn Earl celebrated her 95th birthday on March 12 with her 21 grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 6, 2012
Pediatric playtime

The Payton Wright Foundation surprised officials at the Lakewood Ranch Medical Center with more than $2,000 worth of toys and games for the hospital's new pediatric unit.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 16, 2013
Production team announces grants

Salt & Light Productions, a Lakewood Ranch-based, award-winning project of the Center for Faith and Freedom, has awarded cost-sharing grants for the production of multi-media presentations for the following organizations and agencies: Amazing Love Healing Ministries, Fairy Tail Endings, Family Network on Disabilities of Manatee/Sarasota, National Association of Professional Agents and New Vision for Independence.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Chef Judi Gallagher |
  • February 18, 2013
TWIS = This Week Is Savory

TWIS = This Week Is Savory

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The temporary Gulf Gate Library location will be adjacent to JC Penny in Westfield Sarasota Square Mall.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 26, 2012
Gulf Gate Library move announced

Sarasota County library officials expect the Gulf Gate Library to close its current location in December and open in Westfield Sarasota Square Mall in January.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Dora the Explorer retires
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • January 24, 2013
Jan. 24: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Longboat Key Town attorney is heading to Venice; Commissioners consider new dog park downtown; Dora the Explorer retires

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rex Jensen, president and CEO of Lakewood Ranch developer Schroeder-Manatee Ranch, will be one of several representatives to make the announcement.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 25, 2013
Schroeder-Manatee Ranch, Tampa Bay Lighting to announce partnership

Lakewood Ranch developer Schroeder-Manatee Ranch and the Tampa Bay Lightning are announcing a new branding partnership.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Longboat Key Town Commission has expressed an interest in looking for a new garbage and recycling company once they are allowed to solicit bids next year for such services.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 28, 2013
Town trash bills rise

Waste Management, as part of its contract that expires after this year, is allowed to increase the base rate for its customers annually.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The flag-less flag pole. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 28, 2020
Missing flag

Have you seen the Twin Shores flag?

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • July 17, 2018
BeyondMe's Launch Party fills to full capacity

The launch party was hosted July 17 at Michael's Wine Cellar.

  • Black Tie
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 26, 2020
Longboat Harbour residents celebrate the new Roaring '20s

Amongst 1920s-themed decor, residents in sparkles, sequins, suspenders and feathers strutted the dance floor.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Veronica and Jeremy Miller pose with their dogs Duke Wellington and Duchess Alexandra.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • February 5, 2017
Donte’s Den hosts barking good time

There’s a new top dog in town

  • Black Tie
Beach Snoballs held a grand opening on Aug. 5.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 15, 2018
Frozen Fare

Beach Snoballs opened Aug. 5 on St. Armands Circle.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 19, 2019
What's up underground?

New website for the project

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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