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Amy Holmes, Truly Valued CEO and founder Shavonne Johnson and Charles Whitfield
  • By Janet Combs
  • October 12, 2025
Truly Valued hosts Taste of New Orleans to benefit children's and family programming
Sarasota's Ariana Swayka, 4 and Alexia Swayka, 6 are in the full holiday spirit with their Halloween themed shirts and face paint.
  • By Madison Bierl
  • October 11, 2025
Hunsader Farms kicks off 34th annual Pumpkin Festival
A private dining room is transformed into a pop-up shop.
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • October 11, 2025
Fashion luncheon supports Myakka City animal sanctuary
The Orchid Show 2025: Rebecca Louise Law is on view Oct. 11 to Dec. 7.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • October 10, 2025
Selby Gardens' orchid show to feature indoor botanical art
Anthony Baffo celebrates his win in the stein-holding competition at The Bazaar on Apricot & Lime's inaugural Oktoberfest on Oct. 4.
  • By Dana Kampa
  • October 8, 2025
Oktoberfest in Sarasota tests strength and food temptations
Talia Casey and Alex Perez brought their cat, Mister Figment Spirit Wink, to the Oct. 4 pet blessing at St. Boniface Episcopal Church.
  • By Dana Kampa
  • October 8, 2025
St. Boniface hosts paw-inspiring event for pet owners
Mike Wagner, Andy Demartini and Gretchen Demartini walked at the 5th annual NAMIWalks Sarasota and Manatee fundraiser on Oct. 4 at Payne Park in memory of Jennifer Demartini.
  • By Dana Kampa
  • October 7, 2025
Mental health spotlighted at Payne Park fundraiser walk
Instructors Juan Uribe and Miranda Vidro from Fred Astaire Dance Studios demonstrate some salsa dance moves at The Bay's third anniversary celebration.
  • By Dana Kampa
  • October 7, 2025
The Bay nears a million visits on its third anniversary
Aerialist and CAC coach Siena Hartzell pours champagne from a unique perspective.
  • By Janet Combs
  • October 6, 2025
DJ R3hab amplifies third annual Wonderball
Troy and Dr. Sidney Turner with Resilient Retreat's famous therapy dog, Journey.
  • By Janet Combs
  • October 5, 2025
Resilient Retreat luncheon teaches lessons of trauma recovery
The Women on Wheels Ride participants were pumped up before the start of the 11th annual event Oct. 5 on Main Street at Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater
  • October 5, 2025
WOW! What a ride for women in Lakewood Ranch
Sarasota's Tori Bruinsma, 6, blows her whistle after catching another fish. Dad Kevin Bruinsma says that fishing is the first activity his daughter has gravitated towards on her own.
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • October 4, 2025
Lakewood Ranch fishing tournament reels in nearly 100 kids
Lakewood Ranch's Payton Marshall, along with her mother-in-law Marie Marshall, cheer on No Filter. The band played at her wedding on June 22, 2024.
  • By Madison Bierl
  • October 3, 2025
Ranch Nite Wednesdays returns in Lakewood Ranch after summer break
Instructor Suzy Brenner leads her "Stretch and Strengthen" class for the first official activity following The Paradise Center reopening on Sept. 29 at Longboat Island Chapel.
  • By Dana Kampa
  • September 30, 2025
The Paradise Center settles into new home
Wess, 8, Samantha, Everette, 5, and Dan Becker try out their favorite flavors of ice cream at the grand reopening of the Kilwins sweet shop on St. Armands Circle on Sept. 27.
  • By Dana Kampa
  • September 30, 2025
Confectionary delights abound as Kilwins reopens on St. Armands
Jacob Shefrin and Michael Richker toss bread into the water to symbolize repenting past sins as part of the High Holy Days.
  • By Madison Bierl
  • September 29, 2025
Temple Emanu-El members gather at Nathan Benderson Park to cast away sins
Leo Biter enters the pep rally.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • September 28, 2025
Southside Elementary hosts Go Gold Day rally
The Green at UTC is filled with bubbles and games every fourth Wednesday of the month for the UTC Kids Club.
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • September 26, 2025
The Green at UTC bubbles over with fun
Sarasota Police Department Officer Kyle Carter makes preparations for an explosives training hosted by Bird Key Yacht Club at its soon-to-be-demolished clubhouse on Sept. 5.
  • By Dana Kampa
  • September 24, 2025
Bird Key Yacht Club gets a head start with its remodel
Vivian Masters, 10, blows the shofar.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • September 22, 2025
Temple Emanu-El Religious School celebrates Rosh Hashanah
Jim Heskett and Marion Levine measure out flour for their challah at a free community baking workshop hosted Sept. 18 at Temple Beth Israel for Rosh Hashanah.
  • By Dana Kampa
  • September 20, 2025
Temple rings in new year with challah-bake goodness
Steven Leone, Robert Carolla and Steve Nagy celebrate Carolla's hole in one, which is the first of his 40 year golfing career, at the Communi-tee Golf Classic by Lakewood Ranch Community Activities.
  • By Madison Bierl
  • September 20, 2025
Hole-in-one makes Communi-Tee Golf Classic even more fun
Jenny and Mike Schenk are husband and wife and co-owners of Pineapple Kitchen.
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • September 15, 2025
Manasota BUDS reaps harvest of Pineapple Kitchen's special event
Bradenton photographer Jimmy Chadsey hangs a painting on the wall.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • September 14, 2025
Artists showcase unique creations at St. Armands Art Festival
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Amy Holmes, Truly Valued CEO and founder Shavonne Johnson and Charles Whitfield
  • October 12, 2025
Truly Valued hosts Taste of New Orleans to benefit children's and family programming
2
Sarasota's Ariana Swayka, 4 and Alexia Swayka, 6 are in the full holiday spirit with their Halloween themed shirts and face paint.
  • October 11, 2025
Hunsader Farms kicks off 34th annual Pumpkin Festival
3
A private dining room is transformed into a pop-up shop.
  • October 11, 2025
Fashion luncheon supports Myakka City animal sanctuary
4
The Orchid Show 2025: Rebecca Louise Law is on view Oct. 11 to Dec. 7.
  • October 10, 2025
Selby Gardens' orchid show to feature indoor botanical art
5
Anthony Baffo celebrates his win in the stein-holding competition at The Bazaar on Apricot & Lime's inaugural Oktoberfest on Oct. 4.
  • October 8, 2025
Oktoberfest in Sarasota tests strength and food temptations

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