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The city of Sarasota offers free document shredding for residents.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 20, 2025
Free document shredding is Nov. 8 in Sarasota

The second Shred Stock event will be held at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall parking lot from 9 a.m. to noon.

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Beth and Steve Knopik from the All Heart Fund, Terri Shea-Klauber and Michael Klauber from Safari Sarasota and Maya Groch, Fumani Mathumbu and Kate Groch with the Good Work Foundation.
    By
  • Janet Combs
  • October 19, 2025
Safari Sarasota raises funds to boost education in rural South Africa

The annual dinner benefits the All Heart Fund, which partners with the Good Work Foundation to provide digital education for kids in underserved areas of the country.

  • Black Tie
Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Director Allen Parsons (left), Public Works Director Charlie Mopps (center) and Town Manager Howard Tipton answered questions from the community at the monthly “Let’s Talk Longboat” meeting at the Bayfront Park recreation center Tuesday, Oct. 14.
    By
  • S.T. Cardinal
  • October 19, 2025
Streetlights to illuminate Longboat's main road

An update on the Buccaneer Restaurant, the town's stance on chain businesses and updates on light fixture installations were topics of an informal town meeting.

  • Longboat Key
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Sarasota Memorial Hospital's Kolschowsky Research and Education Institute.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 19, 2025
Dialysis patients sought for access point device testing by SMH

Sarasota Memorial Hospital is exploring a treatment option to reduce complications for end-stage kidney disease dialysis patients.

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An Orlando developer plans to redevelop the vacant Sunshine Inn & Suites between 17th and 18th streets on North Tamiami Trail.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • October 19, 2025
Five Points mixed-use project in Sarasota nears staff approval

The Development Review Committee gives partial sign-off to Zenith redevelopment and North Tamiami Trail site rezoning, as Midtown Plaza faces more scrutiny.

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Asolo Rep on Tour performs an adaptation of Alice in Wonderland at Waterside Place Oct. 17.
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  • Lesley Dwyer
  • October 18, 2025
Asolo Rep turns Waterside Place into a Wonderland

An adaptation of "Alice in Wonderland" was the latest offering from Lakewood Ranch's Sights and Sounds series.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Texas-inspired barbecue has officially landed in Lakewood Ranch with Twisted Pit BBQ.
    By
  • Emma Burke
  • October 18, 2025
Take a trip to hog heaven for National Pork Month

Here are three tasty spots to pig out during October — or any other month.

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Sage Kamiya has been named to Sarasota city engineer.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • October 18, 2025
Sarasota hires new city engineer

Former Holmes Beach Public Works Director Sage Kamiya is named to succeed new Sarasota Public Works Director Nikesh Patel as city engineer.

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Honoree Shawny Robey and Frederick Rich
    By
  • Lori Sax
  • October 17, 2025
Eight honored at NAACP's Freedom Awards Gala

The Sarasota County Bran of the NAACP gave the awards at its annual event, which celebrated its 40th year.

  • Black Tie
The entrance to the SRQ, Sarasota Bradenton International Airport.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 17, 2025
SRQ named best resort airport by USA Today

The Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport heads the list of Top 10 Resort Airports as ranked by USA Today.

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Englewood firefighters Mason Adkins and James Farley prepare cups of chili in 2024.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • October 17, 2025
Morton's Firehouse Chili Cook-Off still going strong in 25th year

The event features over a dozen fire stations from Sarasota and beyond, competing for the awards for best chili and best booth.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Fourth candidate files to run for Sarasota City Commission
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • October 17, 2025
Fourth candidate files to run for Sarasota City Commission

Two at-large seats will be up for grabs in 2026.

  • Sarasota
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Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia holds a press conference in Manatee County Oct. 16.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • October 16, 2025
Manatee 'overspent' $112.4 million to grow government, Florida CFO says

Blaise Ingoglia held a press conference Oct. 16 at Pier 22 in Bradenton to criticize the county's government.

  • East County
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Shih tzu father and son Mushu and Emmett dressed as the scarecrow and tin man from the "Wizard of Oz" with Sarasota's Teagan Nickols as Dorothy.
    By
  • Madison Bierl
  • October 16, 2025
It's happy Howl-o-ween at The Green at UTC in Sarasota

This month's Barks and Brews, which benefits Nate's Honor Animal Rescue Center, had dogs of all shapes and sizes in different costumes.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
This bridge on Singletary Road in Myakka City is due for a $3 million replacement.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • October 16, 2025
2 East County projects make Manatee's legislative priorities list

Manatee County is asking the state and federal government for $24 million across seven projects.

  • East County
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