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Jazz vocalist Synia Carroll died on March 14 after a short illness.
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • March 24, 2025
Connecticut schoolteacher Synia Carroll found her voice in Sarasota

Jazz vocalist Synia Carroll, who died March 14 at age 67, helped build musical bridges in the Tampa Bay area.

  • Arts + Culture
Andria Piekarz with Julianna Burns and Carlos Solorzano
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  • Janet Combs
  • March 24, 2025
Mote's fifth annual Farm to Fillet attracts largest crowd yet

The luncheon, held outdoors at the Mote Aquaculture Research Park, welcomed more than 480 guests.

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CareerEdge offers a no-cost HVAC technician training program.
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 24, 2025
CareerEdge Funders Collaborative releases 2024 impact report

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce initiative added $1.3 million to the two-county economy, according to the 2024 report.

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Mary Beth Schiavone opens the 2025 Couture for the Cure show.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • March 24, 2025
Biannual Couture for the Cure boosts MS research funding

Event chair Gwen Wallin draws inspiration from her daughter in organizing this year's fundraiser fashion show and luncheon.

  • Longboat Key
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Sarasota Paradise player Nico Colacci runs toward the home crowd to celebrate after scoring a goal to tie Naples at 1-1 in the 87th minute on March 18 at Premier Sports Campus.
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  • Vinnie Portell
  • March 24, 2025
Sarasota Paradise draw 2,200 fans in debut at Premier Sports Complex

The fans packed the Lakewood Ranch stadium to support the local semi-professional soccer club.

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Sandra Duryea keeps her eye on the ball through shamrock sunglasses.
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  • Dana Kampa
  • March 23, 2025
Longboat Key Tennis Center women bid farewell to season with festive frivolity

Last year's storms may have delayed their fun day, but the women of the Tennis Center couldn't let the season pass without it.

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  • Neighbors
'Lost in Yonkers' is a family affair
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • March 23, 2025
'Lost in Yonkers' is a family affair

Sarasota Jewish Theatre's production of the classic Neil Simon play finds laughter and tears.

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ODA students Danica Kovacevic, Cecile Visa and Kaitlyn Roman received scholarships for their humanitarian efforts from the Lakewood Ranch Community Foundation.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 23, 2025
Lakewood Ranch Community Foundation celebrates its 25th anniversary

Founder John Clarke honored along with the Junior Humanitarian of the Year.

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Maya and Ross Kellman
    By
  • Janet Combs
  • March 23, 2025
ODA welcomes supporters to campus for annual Banyan Ball

Supporters of the Out-of-Door Academy were treated to performances by students from the Circus Arts Conservatory.

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Luci LeClaire and Jillian Marto
    By
  • Janet Combs
  • March 23, 2025
SPAF shows it can-can at annual gala with 'Moulin Rouge' theme

The annual fundraiser for the performing arts center featured a performance of 'Moulin Rouge! The Musical' after dinner for attendees.

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Magician Star Newman will perform at the Glenridge Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, April 1.
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  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • March 23, 2025
Star Newman is all about the abracadabra

Card tricks, movie lore and mentalism are in the Sarasota magician's bag of tricks.

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The historic Keith Farmhouse at Phillippi Estate Park has been fully restored.
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 23, 2025
County to celebrate restoration of historic Keith Farmhouse

Sarasota County will mark the completion of the restoration of the historic Keith Farmhouse at Phillippi Estate Park with a ribbon-cutting on April 2.

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Stephen Fancher, chief advancement officer with the All Star Children's Foundation, speaks with Longboat Key Chapel residents supporting this month's backpack drive.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • March 23, 2025
Backpacks make world of difference for kids entering foster care, expert says

Longboat Key Chapel accepting backpack donations throughout the month for the Sarasota-based All Star Children's Foundation.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Laura George pours wine for Jason Campbell and his mother Colleen Campbell.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • March 23, 2025
Sarasota Wine Festival brings wines from around the world

The event featured live music, seminars and mixology classes, a vendor market and more.

  • Sarasota
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Janet Zumfelde of Purses Just 4 U said Dag Fest was perfect for her wares. The late Dagmar Beavers, whose property hosted the festival March 22 in Myakka City, was described as somewhat of a "hippie" by her friends.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 22, 2025
Dag Fest celebrates Dagmar Beavers, and a bit of her hippie lifestyle

The late Myakka City resident wanted to host a music festival to benefit the community.

  • East County
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