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From left, newly sworn Sarasota Police Department officers Emilio Suriel, Gabriel Victorio, Tristan Sarney, Gabrielle Theofanous and Savannah Gray.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • October 13, 2025
Sarasota Police Department swears in five new officers

Police Chief Rex Troche tells five new recruits the time to build their legacy in law enforcement begins now.

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2-year-old critical after SR 70 crash in Lakewood Ranch
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  • Jay Heater
  • October 12, 2025
2-year-old critical after SR 70 crash in Lakewood Ranch

A Ford SUV drove into the back of a Fort Pierce school bus that was stopped.

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Lakewood Ranch's Jenna Ziegler works quickly to move as much water as she can with a hand pump at the Dakin Harvest Festival Oct. 12 in Myakka.
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  • Jay Heater
  • October 12, 2025
Harvest Festival makes a big splash at Dakin Dairy Farm

The event continues every Saturday and Sunday in October.

  • East County
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The Sisterhood Project USA board members include Kristen Heide, Melissa Mangiapanella, Josh Boorum and Kara Micucci.
    By
  • Janet Combs
  • October 12, 2025
The Sisterhood Project USA hosts inaugural Pearls & Prosecco Gala

The event benefits the organization, which works to empower children and teens affected by domestic violence.

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Amy Holmes, Truly Valued CEO and founder Shavonne Johnson and Charles Whitfield
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  • Janet Combs
  • October 12, 2025
Truly Valued hosts Taste of New Orleans to benefit children's and family programming

The nonprofit welcomed more than 100 guests to Marie Selby Botanical Gardens for the fundraiser.

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A rendering of the planned Sarasota Memorial Hospital-Venice Rehabilitation Pavilion.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 12, 2025
Sarasota Memorial Hospital to build rehab pavilion in Venice

The Hospital Board has approved construction of an $82.5 million pavilion at the Venice campus and expansion of its rehab facility in Sarasota.

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Sarasota's Ariana Swayka, 4 and Alexia Swayka, 6 are in the full holiday spirit with their Halloween themed shirts and face paint.
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  • Madison Bierl
  • October 11, 2025
Hunsader Farms kicks off 34th annual Pumpkin Festival

In case you missed it, the festival continues every Saturday and Sunday in October.

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A private dining room is transformed into a pop-up shop.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • October 11, 2025
Fashion luncheon supports Myakka City animal sanctuary

Scout & Molly's Boutique set up a pop-up shop at Pascone's Ristorante to benefit Donte's Den.

  • East County
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Sarasota Housing Authority President and CEO William Russell speaks at the groundbreaking ceremony for Cypress Square II and Lofts on Lemon II.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • October 11, 2025
Plans advance for two affordable housing projects

The Sarasota Planning Board approved Central Gardens and recommended approval of Cypress Square III — combined would bring 100 new affordable units.

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In total, 11 units were dispatched at 12:37 p.m., assisted by Sarasota Police for traffic control.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • October 10, 2025
Odor investigation at courthouse prompts Ringling response

Fire-rescue and police briefly closed the street, but no injuries or evacuation were reported.

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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

The Orchid Show 2025: Rebecca Louise Law incorporates an art installation using preserved plants, created by a Wales-based artist.

  • Sarasota
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Charlie Kirk, left, and Chris Pavlovski share the stage at a Turning Point USA event. Pavloski, chairman and CEO of the video platform Rumble, said Kirk was an early investor in Rumble and played a large part in bringing Rumble's headquarters to Longboat Key.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • October 10, 2025
Portion of Fruitville Road could honor Charlie Kirk

Sarasota County commissioners vote to seek state designation as a memorial highway.

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Participants of the Citizens Academy visit the Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department for one of the sessions.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 10, 2025
Citizens Academy enrollment open for Longboat Key's 2026 season

Eight sessions cover aspects of town government, beginning in January.

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From left, Seaward Development Principal Patrick DiPinto, Georgia Kopelousos and Nicholle DiPinto McKiernan.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 10, 2025
Mira Mar Residences open sales office in Sarasota

Sales of the 70 luxury Mira Mar Residences, which start at $3.8 million, will fund the restoration of the historic Mira Mar building along South Palm Avenue.

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Mark Ursini, owner and developer of Brista Commons at the 3100 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive, said the commercial complex will be open by December.
    By
  • S.T. Cardinal
  • October 10, 2025
Shopping plaza opens soon with furniture, windows, flooring tenants

Brista Commons, a new commercial complex on Longboat Key closing in on completion, will feature everything needed to build and decorate a home.

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