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Cape Coral's John Svidroniv IV paints himself green as a goblin for the Sarasota Medieval Fair, where creatures of all shapes and sizes gather for a magical day.
  • By Madison Bierl
  • November 7, 2025
Sarasota Medieval Fair returns with themed weekends all November
Sisterhood for Good's Glo Reber not only shows off the first prize of the night, a $1,200 Stella McCartney tote, but her numbers were then called and she won the bag.
  • By Jay Heater
  • November 7, 2025
Sisterhood for Good's gamble for charity was in the bag
Fifth grader Ellah Nasr, fourth grader Nathan Rockwell, and fifth graders Peter Maslikhov, Evelyn Lambert and Hayden Oliva perform with the Ashton Elementary choir and soloists.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • November 4, 2025
Local students showcase their arts abilities at Sarasota Art Museum
Cindy Mastrin browses the items on display.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • November 4, 2025
Market brings local businesses to downtown Sarasota
Kathy Lozano and Reuben Rivera check out the 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia that first-time registrant Jim Friedman brought to Ferraris on the Circle on Nov. 1.
  • By Dana Kampa
  • November 3, 2025
Ferraris turn out for final Flight to the North Pole major fundraiser
Diane Weisman brings her black Labrador retrievers to join an interfaith pet blessing from Rev. David Marshall of All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church and Rabbi Jessica Spitalnic Mates of Temple Beth Israel of Longboat Key on Oct. 26.
  • By Dana Kampa
  • November 3, 2025
Interfaith pet blessing recognizes contributions of furry companions
Sepi Ackerman, Brit Ellis and Rebecca Izquierdo
  • By Janet Combs
  • November 2, 2025
Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation rocks the roof, country style
A 1970 Plymouth Superbird draws a few admirers.
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • November 2, 2025
Lakewood Ranch car show drives donations to St. Jude's
Evan Percoco, co-owner of Twisted Pit BBQ of Lakewood Ranch, dishes out samples at the Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch's Suncoast Food and Wine Fest, Nov. 1 at Premier Sports Campus.
  • By Jay Heater
  • November 2, 2025
A Premier feast served by the Rotary club, with charity for dessert in Lakewood Ranch
Co-chairs Jennifer and Blake Rolley and Co-chairs Nicole and Adam Cromie
  • By Lori Sax
  • November 2, 2025
Rockin' Lobster enjoys picture-perfect night on the Gulf
Tiffany Ranieri and 10-month-old Eli White patrol for mischief-makers during his first time trick-or-treating on Halloween at Fright Night on St. Armands Circle.
  • By Dana Kampa
  • November 2, 2025
Fright Night makes robust return to St. Armands
Edgar Villegas and his wife Norma Perez
  • By Ian Swaby
  • November 2, 2025
Sarasota block party combines Day of the Dead and Halloween
Andre Herke, Thomas Herke, 3, and Jennifer Herke dressed as pumpkins.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • November 2, 2025
Families head to Sarasota's Cherokee Park for trick-or-treating
Sweetwater's Monica Zacour and 5-month-old Everly curl through the parade route at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Oct. 29.
  • By Jay Heater
  • October 31, 2025
Little Nippers Parade is prescribed for fun at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center
Krystel Beall, Children First CEO Philip Tavill and Jessica Rogers
  • By Lori Sax
  • October 31, 2025
Guests kick up some sand at Flip Flops & Fashion
Bank OZK's Lisa Lawler and Kate Mulligan, executive director of the Lakewood Ranch Community Foundation, are among those who dressed in Western attire for the 36th annual Hob Nob Oct. 29 at the Lakewood Ranch Library.
  • By Madison Bierl
  • October 30, 2025
Hob Nob event continues to connect businesses in Lakewood Ranch area
At one of two "Jurassic Park" trunks, Ayla Puccio, 8, helped offer the chance to pet a dinosaur using puppets.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • October 30, 2025
Sarasota church, elementary school team up for trunk-or-treat
Jordan Sacks, Brooke Strickland, and Coast hang out at the event.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • October 27, 2025
Two Pride groups merge to create Gulfcoast Pride Festival
Mushu and Emmett dressed as Kermit and Fozzie, while Teagan Nickols dressed as Miss Piggy, claiming eighth place.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • October 26, 2025
Dogs and humans get into costume at Dog-A-Ween
Heather Kasten stands with incoming board chair Jennifer Rominkiecki.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • October 26, 2025
Chamber welcomes Selby Gardens president as board chair
Lakewood Ranch 5-year-old Cora Forrester and her mom Cassie Campbell give some love to Banjo the goat from Blissful Goat Yoga during East Manatee Fire Rescue's Trunk or Treat Oct. 25.
  • By Jay Heater
  • October 26, 2025
East Manatee Fire Rescue adds a spark to Halloween
This year makes 22 years of the Boo Run, which has been referred to as the "day of Grayson." Grayson Tullio dresses as Russell from the Disney movie "Up" while his great friend Monika Oberer dresses as his Carl Fredricksen.
  • By Madison Bierl
  • October 25, 2025
Boo Run is not just another day for Gray
After a fun filled night at Boo Fest on Lakewood Ranch Main Street, Bradenton's Lennox Craig, 3, is all smiles dressed as one of the 101 dalmations.
  • By Madison Bierl
  • October 25, 2025
Plenty of Boo for you in Lakewood Ranch
Pique Nique Sur La Baie makes its return after 5-year hiatus
  • By Janet Combs
  • October 24, 2025
Pique Nique Sur La Baie makes its return after 5-year hiatus
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1
Cape Coral's John Svidroniv IV paints himself green as a goblin for the Sarasota Medieval Fair, where creatures of all shapes and sizes gather for a magical day.
  • November 7, 2025
Sarasota Medieval Fair returns with themed weekends all November
2
Sisterhood for Good's Glo Reber not only shows off the first prize of the night, a $1,200 Stella McCartney tote, but her numbers were then called and she won the bag.
  • November 7, 2025
Sisterhood for Good's gamble for charity was in the bag
3
Fifth grader Ellah Nasr, fourth grader Nathan Rockwell, and fifth graders Peter Maslikhov, Evelyn Lambert and Hayden Oliva perform with the Ashton Elementary choir and soloists.
  • November 4, 2025
Local students showcase their arts abilities at Sarasota Art Museum
4
Cindy Mastrin browses the items on display.
  • November 4, 2025
Market brings local businesses to downtown Sarasota
5
Kathy Lozano and Reuben Rivera check out the 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia that first-time registrant Jim Friedman brought to Ferraris on the Circle on Nov. 1.
  • November 3, 2025
Ferraris turn out for final Flight to the North Pole major fundraiser

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