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Heidi walks in the pet parade with Violet Ditucci and Krista Post.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • October 22, 2023
Sarasota Pride Festival celebrates diversity with colorful array of activities
Sally Schule, Julie Polaszek and Thomas Persely
  • By Observer Staff
  • October 22, 2023
Sarasota Memorial's Rock the Roof doles out a rockin' blast from the past
Triplets Amelia, Eloise and Elijah Dennis, 2, enjoyed riding in a wagon along the trail.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • October 21, 2023
Arlington Park gets spooky with Halloween Trail Carnival
Rev. Brock Patterson blessing Mike and Lauren Ehlers's dog Tucker.
  • By Petra Rivera
  • October 21, 2023
Pets of all shapes, sizes and types blessed at Longboat Island Chapel
The Mustangs salute their student section following a 10-8 win over Gibbs High.
  • By Ryan Kohn
  • October 21, 2023
Lakewood Ranch High football picks up third win of 2023
Luna and Zander Hartman enjoy the pumkin patch at The Green at UTC.
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • October 20, 2023
UTC Night Market in Sarasota embraces the fall season
Julie Harris, Circus Arts Conservatory Co-founder Dolly Jacobs-Reis and Managing Director Jennifer Mitchell
  • By Observer Staff
  • October 19, 2023
Circus Arts Conservatory thanks Legacy Society members
Cedric Saunders played football at Ohio State University and with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before joining the Bucs, and later the Detroit Lions, in a off-field capacity.
  • By Ryan Kohn
  • October 19, 2023
Sarasota High School inducts 6 graduates into Hall of Fame
Event cochairs Nikki Logan and Christopher Covelli
  • By Observer Staff
  • October 17, 2023
Equality Florida holds Royal Masquerade Ball
Blaze Belligan with Sarasota County Fire Station 11 prepped sample cups of their sweet chili.
  • By Carter Weinhofer
  • October 17, 2023
Fire departments bring heat to chili cook-off with unique recipes, booths
Brian Walton, new executive director of Save Our Seabirds, introduces himself to guests at For the Birds.
  • By Petra Rivera
  • October 16, 2023
Save Our Seabirds introduces new executive director at fundraising event
The 27th Annual Phil Galvano Golf Classic was held at the Longboat Key Club and Resort on Oct. 13.
  • By Petra Rivera
  • October 16, 2023
Phil Galvano Classic golf tournament fundraises for Manatee schools
With so many things to do at the Pumpkin Festival, almost 2-year-old Jameela Williams plays with a flag. Her family was traveling from Tampa back to Sunrise, so they made a pit stop at Hunsader Farms.
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • October 15, 2023
Hunsader Pumpkin Festival opens for its 32nd year
Tom and Sherry Koski
  • By Observer Staff
  • October 15, 2023
Goodwill Manasota honors community ambassadors during annual luncheon
Braden Woods' Kathy Varsalona participates in Braden River Library's rock painting class. She's been painting rocks at home to hide in her neighborhood for the past year.
  • By Liz Ramos
  • October 15, 2023
Braden River Library hosts rock painting class for adults
Rams junior James Griffitts (20) wraps up a CAI ballcarrier.
  • By Ryan Kohn
  • October 14, 2023
Riverview High football loses to Clearwater Academy International on last-second score
Paula Ball, Sue Stokes, and President of The Friends, Pat Goemme
  • By Observer Staff
  • October 12, 2023
Friends of Sarasota Ballet kick off season with Meet Me at the Barre
Tampa's Madi Sparks won the Most Creative division of the costume contest at Barks and Boos with 13-year-old Daisy, who seemed to enjoy her perch in a popcorn machine.
  • By Jay Heater
  • October 11, 2023
UTC event at The Green features dogs in costume
Layla Collis and Hannah Noake, 10, hold a piglet.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • October 8, 2023
Annual Pumpkin Festival celebrates fall and supports the community
Although Lakewood Ranch 8-year-old Kenny Van Slyck, 3-year-old Carmela Van Slyck, 5-year-old Angelina Van Slyck and 6-year-old Vincent Van Slyck love seeing the first responder vehicles, they also love the free snacks.
  • By Liz Ramos
  • October 8, 2023
Safety Town teaches children about first responders in Lakewood Ranch
Del Webb's Valerie Heyer was diagnosed in 2011 with stage four sarcoma. She says it means a lot to her that the Del Webb Breast Cancer and Beyond Walk is supporting people who are impacted by all types of cancer.
  • By Liz Ramos
  • October 7, 2023
Del Webb hosts Breast Cancer and Beyond Walk in east Bradenton
Amy Cyr, Grant Rhea and Domine Clemons perform with The Brett Foreman Band.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • October 7, 2023
Fresh Fridays makes a comeback with 'Paint the Town Fresh'
ODA sophomore Allen Clark gets tripped by the Bell Creek defense after a positive gain.
  • By Ryan Kohn
  • October 7, 2023
ODA football falls to Bell Creek Academy at home
Cornerstone and Company serves craft cocktails including a spicy mango margarita.
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • October 6, 2023
Ranch Nite Wednesdays returns to Waterside Place
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Latest News Photo Galleries

1
Heidi walks in the pet parade with Violet Ditucci and Krista Post.
  • October 22, 2023
Sarasota Pride Festival celebrates diversity with colorful array of activities
2
Sally Schule, Julie Polaszek and Thomas Persely
  • October 22, 2023
Sarasota Memorial's Rock the Roof doles out a rockin' blast from the past
3
Triplets Amelia, Eloise and Elijah Dennis, 2, enjoyed riding in a wagon along the trail.
  • October 21, 2023
Arlington Park gets spooky with Halloween Trail Carnival
4
Rev. Brock Patterson blessing Mike and Lauren Ehlers's dog Tucker.
  • October 21, 2023
Pets of all shapes, sizes and types blessed at Longboat Island Chapel
5
The Mustangs salute their student section following a 10-8 win over Gibbs High.
  • October 21, 2023
Lakewood Ranch High football picks up third win of 2023

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