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Col. Ben Knisely, who served 28 years in the U.S. Army and was honored as Veteran of the Year, interacts with the public during the 2024 Veterans Day parade.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 14, 2025
Veterans Day parade set for Nov. 11 in downtown Sarasota

The city's annual Veterans Day parade will begin at 10 a.m. Nov. 11, culminating in a ceremony at J.D. Hamel Park.

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  • Neighbors
Ariel Aparicio-Jerro has taken over the reins of WSLR/Fogartyville from founders Arlene Sweeting and David Beaton.
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  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • October 10, 2025
Fogartyville hosts free concert and annual open house

Walter Parks and the Unlawful Assembly will perform Sunday, Oct. 12.

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Early attendees beat the heat at last weekend's St. Armands Circle Craft Festival, which featured artisans in a variety of specialties.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • October 9, 2025
Get ready for a free art fest on St. Armands Circle

St. Armands Circle is set to host a free fine art festival this October.

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  • Neighbors
The Swift Tribute Band comes to Venice Performing Arts Center on Monday, Oct. 13.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 7, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Oct. 9-16

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

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A conceptual rendering of the mural planned for Arlington Park Aquatic Center.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 7, 2025
Community painting day will highlight mural in Arlington Park

The Arlington Park Aquatic Complex will serve as the canvas for a large-scale mural with the public invited to participate in the painting.

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