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Myakka City's 7-year-old Ryder Tripp and 1-year-old Rowan Tripp take a ride in the cow train.
  • By Liz Ramos
  • October 26, 2024
Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival draws thousands to east Bradenton in final weekend
Pamela Leon, Atlas Leon, 2, Arlo Leon, 1 and Joseph Leon
  • By Ian Swaby
  • October 25, 2024
Kids and adults celebrate Halloween at Boo! at The Bay
Kerkering Barberio Managing Shareholder Robert Lane, Observer Media Group President Emily Walsh and immediate past chair of Sarasota Chamber Teri Hansen
  • By Ian Swaby
  • October 25, 2024
Sarasota Chamber celebrates awards and honors at annual meeting
Mary Lou Ivaska serving Connie DiMaggio at the St. Mary Star of the Sea potluck.
  • By Petra Rivera
  • October 25, 2024
St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church feeds Longboaters after hurricanes
Jennifer Remi and Elliott Remi, 11, enjoyed their time inside the pig pen.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • October 19, 2024
Community finds the fall spirit at Fruitville Pumpkin Festival
Morgan Bettes Angell carries donations to help those affected by Hurricane Milton to the Lakewood Ranch bus during Ranch Nite Wednesdays at Waterside Place.
  • By Jay Heater
  • October 17, 2024
Lakewood Ranch collects supplies for those in need after Hurricane Milton
Bradenton's Eryn Skage dresses as a witch to match their dog Rye, while Scott Skage dresses as a farmer to go with their dog Whiskey, who is dressed as a chicken. Whiskey loves chasing chickens while the witch fits Rye's personality, Scott Skage says.
  • By Liz Ramos
  • October 16, 2024
UTC's Barks and Boos brings fright and fun
Matthew and Jen Barry
  • By Lori Sax
  • October 11, 2024
All Faiths Food Bank hosts Autumn Harvest Dinner
The sand pushed ashore during Hurricane Helene gives credence to the Sandcastle Hotel.
  • By Matt Walsh
  • October 11, 2024
A tour of Lido, St. Armands keys reveals less damage than Siesta Key
A Christian Retreat home will need a new roof after Hurricane Milton passed.
  • By Jay Heater
  • October 10, 2024
East County residents remain resilient after Hurricane Milton's wrath
Jason and Mindy Brandt catching up with friends at the Rosh Hashanah service at Temple Beth Israel.
  • By Petra Rivera
  • October 8, 2024
Temple Beth Israel celebrates Rosh Hashanah after Hurricane Helene
Keith Misja, Mike Matheis, Stephen Dickmann and Kaleb Smith of Station 12, prepare a pot of chili.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • October 7, 2024
Annual chili cook-off helps support local fire departments
Bowen Griffitt and Brandon Scolaro prepare to start the stein hoisting competition as Vanya Krayhova fills their glasses with water.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • October 7, 2024
Signature anniversary events at The Bay get underway with Park-toberfest
Storm debris outside multiple stores at St. Armands Circle. Most stores have been gutted, some to the studs.
  • By Andrew Warfield
  • October 7, 2024
Troubles pile up as St. Armands digs out from under
Ovation's Liv Holden, Morgan Kessler, Emma Mandzik, Elizabeth Nieves, Gabriella Cruz and Kila Sons, play the six wives of Henry VIII, during the sixth anniversary of Karen Medford's Sirius Day Spa.
  • By Jay Heater
  • October 6, 2024
Sirius Day Spa of Lakewood Ranch celebrates anniversary
Dr. Vincent Fierro, LECOM founder Dr. Silvia Ferretti and Dr. Shailesh Rajguru
  • By Janet Combs
  • October 6, 2024
LECOM celebrates students with annual scholarship auction
Chris Westfall and Vivian Chester helping pack up the office building at Christ Church of Longboat Key.
  • By Petra Rivera
  • October 6, 2024
Volunteers clean up churches on Longboat after Hurricane Helene
Ed Catalane, a volunteer ranger, helps Lakewood Ranch 8-year-old Avery Green work on his casting technique.
  • By Liz Ramos
  • October 5, 2024
Fin-tastic Youth and Teen Fishing Tournament in Lakewood Ranch
Gateway Park in Waterside Place is now a night market on the first Wednesday of each month from 6-9 p.m.
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • October 4, 2024
Ranch Nite Wednesdays returns to Waterside Place
Event Co-chairs Kara Wootson and Lissa Murphy
  • By Lori Sax
  • October 4, 2024
Planned Parenthood raises a glass to support reproductive rights
Hugh Yancy accepts his award from Sarasota High School students and presenters Parker Mayforth and Harley Renner.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • October 1, 2024
Sarasota High School inducts six graduates and first sports team into Hall of Fame
Guests gather at the entrance of the Peaceful Path at Peace Presbyterian Church for an art dedication on Sept. 28.
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • September 29, 2024
East County church unveils its outdoor art gallery
Some houses along Gulfside Road were completely destroyed.
  • By Carter Weinhofer
  • September 28, 2024
Longboat Key works to recover from 'truly historic' storm
Owner Scott McDonald said that Crab and Fin has never gotten such damage from a hurricane.
  • By Petra Rivera
  • September 28, 2024
St. Armands business owners assess damage from Hurricane Helene
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1
Myakka City's 7-year-old Ryder Tripp and 1-year-old Rowan Tripp take a ride in the cow train.
  • October 26, 2024
Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival draws thousands to east Bradenton in final weekend
2
Pamela Leon, Atlas Leon, 2, Arlo Leon, 1 and Joseph Leon
  • October 25, 2024
Kids and adults celebrate Halloween at Boo! at The Bay
3
Kerkering Barberio Managing Shareholder Robert Lane, Observer Media Group President Emily Walsh and immediate past chair of Sarasota Chamber Teri Hansen
  • October 25, 2024
Sarasota Chamber celebrates awards and honors at annual meeting
4
Mary Lou Ivaska serving Connie DiMaggio at the St. Mary Star of the Sea potluck.
  • October 25, 2024
St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church feeds Longboaters after hurricanes
5
Jennifer Remi and Elliott Remi, 11, enjoyed their time inside the pig pen.
  • October 19, 2024
Community finds the fall spirit at Fruitville Pumpkin Festival

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