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Miami's Edna Rodriguez was supposed to be in the Cayman Islands but due to the pandemic, she decided to vacation at Lido Beach. She saw an Observer article about the event and decided to attend Bearadise.
  • By Jay Heater
  • February 14, 2021
Bear down for wildlife at Bearadise in Myakka City
Lakewood Ranch's Terri Jean and Mattison Bedinghaus love the free gift bags and samples from JPAN Sushi they received.
  • By Liz Ramos
  • February 14, 2021
Party for the gals at UTC in Sarasota
  • By Harry Sayer
  • February 10, 2021
Selby Gardens hosts exhibit preview night for donors
  • By Harry Sayer
  • February 10, 2021
Humane Society of Sarasota County celebrates 69 years with animal Paw-ty
  • By Brendan Lavell
  • February 10, 2021
Pickleball's a big deal in Lakewood Ranch
  • By Brendan Lavell
  • February 10, 2021
A shot to give back for Manatee County healthcare workers
  • By Liz Ramos
  • February 10, 2021
Blanketed with kindness in Lakewood Ranch
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  • February 9, 2021
Temple Beth Israel continues food drives
  • By Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 8, 2021
Manasota Track Club cleans up Gulf of Mexico Drive
Mackenzie Riley, founder Jenny Townsend and Annelise Kummer had a blast.
  • By Harry Sayer
  • February 6, 2021
Music Compound celebrates five years
  • By Harry Sayer
  • February 6, 2021
Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County hosts Drive-In Steak & Burger
  • By Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 5, 2021
Christ Church of Longboat Key hosts fourth food drive
  • By Eric Garwood
  • February 5, 2021
New owners expect to keep Longboat compound a family getaway
Sarasota's Olivia Pundy, as Dorothy holds Willie, who is dressed as the Tin Man, while Lily plays the Cowardly Lion and Sarasota's Kate Daoust plays the Scarecrow. They won Best in Show.
  • By Jay Heater
  • February 3, 2021
Dog and pony show at the Sarasota Polo Club in Lakewood Ranch
  • By Liz Ramos
  • February 3, 2021
Teaching dogs new tricks in Lakewood Ranch
  • By Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 2, 2021
Mote's top Super Bowl forecaster sees Bucs as champs
  • By Brynn Mechem
  • February 1, 2021
Temple Sinai celebrates 'New Year of the Trees'
  • By Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 1, 2021
New to you : All Angels Episcopal Church hosts secondhand art sale
Elementary Education Executive Director Chris Renouf took a look at the garden with Gulf Gate students.
  • By Harry Sayer
  • January 29, 2021
Holocaust Remembrance garden unveiled
  • By Harry Sayer
  • January 29, 2021
Community Day School students run to win with Jogathon
  • By Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 28, 2021
Temple Beth Israel singles gather for lunch
  • By Brendan Lavell
  • January 27, 2021
Burgers before football at UTC festival
  • By Brendan Lavell
  • January 27, 2021
UTC Carnival thrills in a hurry
May I have this dance? Carol latches on to Monica Welde.
  • By Jay Heater
  • January 27, 2021
Clawing through the pandemic at Bearadise in Myakka City
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Miami's Edna Rodriguez was supposed to be in the Cayman Islands but due to the pandemic, she decided to vacation at Lido Beach. She saw an Observer article about the event and decided to attend Bearadise.
  • February 14, 2021
Bear down for wildlife at Bearadise in Myakka City
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Lakewood Ranch's Terri Jean and Mattison Bedinghaus love the free gift bags and samples from JPAN Sushi they received.
  • February 14, 2021
Party for the gals at UTC in Sarasota
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  • February 10, 2021
Selby Gardens hosts exhibit preview night for donors
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  • February 10, 2021
Humane Society of Sarasota County celebrates 69 years with animal Paw-ty
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  • February 10, 2021
Pickleball's a big deal in Lakewood Ranch

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