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Honoree Doreen and Dean Sutherland. Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • March 30, 2016
Black Tie & Tales 03.31.16

Sarasota Opera's Verdi Cycle comes to an end, NeuroChallenge Foundation honors Doreen Sutherland and Kelly Lavin and more...

  • Black Tie
Samantha Sokolis, an Advanced Manufacturing student, adjusts a robot.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 9, 2020
Project offers rapid-fire job training in east Bradenton

Manatee Technical College receives grant to help the unemployed train for new opportunities.

  • East County
  • News
Overall female winner Heather Butcher returns to the winner's stand.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • January 16, 2016
Runners finish strong for Ringling Bridge Run

Sarasota YMCA hosts the 13th annual Ringling Bridge Run.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • June 15, 2017
Recreational burn ban lifted by Sarasota County

Seasonal rain, better conditions have reduced the wildfire threat in the county.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bender aims to unseat incumbent Barbara Ford-Coates in the General Election.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2016
Sarasota County Tax Collector: Jim Bender

Bender aims to unseat incumbent Barbara Ford-Coates in the general election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 4, 2015
Sarasota Memorial gains Level II trauma center status

The Florida Department of Health has given provisional approval to Sarasota Memorial Hospital’s application to become Sarasota County’s only Level II trauma center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County Area Transit drivers will compete against drivers from Manatee County. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 10, 2016
Manatee, Sarasota transit drivers compete in 'roadeo'

Winners will advance to the Mega Bus Roadeo, in Fort Myers.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 28, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: Feb. 28

Lisa Cotner photographed this limpkin at Celery Fields.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 10, 2017
Planned Parenthood dinner inspires guests not to 'go back'

The national organization’s Sarasota Dinner & Silent Auction was held on March 9 at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
Jeff Mayers and John Woods
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 25, 2019
Two legacies at the Longboat Key Club

General Manager, Tennis Director say their goodbyes after years of service.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Sherry Janes, chairwoman of the Sarasota Singles Society, with Carol Erickson, who helped start the group
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • May 4, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Singles Derby Party

Sarasota Singles Society held a Derby Party May 3 at University Park Country Club. Attendees enjoyed food, drink and the horse race.

  • East County
  • News
Jocelyn Elkhatib gets a close look at the inner workings of a bee hive.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 12, 2016
Visitors swarm to the Honey Bee Festival

Sarasota Honey Company and the Suncoast Beekeepers Association partner with Sweetgrass Farms for event to save the bees.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Adam Myara, Albert Myara and Bruce Mahnke (along with Bob Bender, not pictured) co-own McGrath's Irish Ale House at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 8, 2020
A shot of Irish authenticity has emerged in Lakewood Ranch

McGrath's Irish Pub comes to Main Street at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
The Town Center land awaits further amenities in 2021.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 13, 2021
Longboat leaders continue to hone concept of Town Center's next move

With more improvements coming in 2021, talk returns to building a privately funded community center.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
File photo. A condominium in Sarabande tops all transactions in this week’s real estate.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 3, 2015
Condominium in Sarabande sells for $1.83 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between August 17 and August 21.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 25, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, April 26

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • May 25, 2018
Goodwill Manasota hosts veterans services open house

Veterans get a look at the newly renovated Veterans Services Center in Sarasota on May 25.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Co-Chairs Larry and Carol English
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • March 26, 2015
SPARRCle on the Bay

SPARCC hosted SPARCCle on the Bay at Sarasota Yacht Club on Thursday, March 26.

  • Black Tie
Sarasota sports roundup: 03.08.17
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 8, 2017
Sarasota sports roundup: 03.08.17

Sarasota sports roundup: 03.08.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
An arrangement of wildflowers decorated the tables.
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • February 26, 2018
Legacy luncheon brings the Junior League of Sarasota together

The 16th annual luncheon was held Feb. 26 at Michael's On East.

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