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Janet Combs
November 23, 2024

Crowd samples local flavors while protecting children at Night of Hope and Healing

The Child Protection Center's fundraiser featured several restaurants while raising money to help protect children from abuse.

Black Tie

Lori Sax
November 22, 2024

Guests gather pearls of wisdom at Pines' annual Wit and Wisdom luncheon

The panel at the event featured Rick Piccolo, Rae Dowling and Dan Bailey to share their life lessons and experiences with attendees.

Black Tie

By JL Bainbridge
November 22, 2024

J.L. Bainbridge’s Growth Benchmark: A Year of Success and Future Vision

The JL Bainbridge Team will continue to monitor market trends and companies that have strong performance and consistent earnings growth, and we will strive to adhere to our long-time company investment principles.

Sarasota
Neighbors

All Faiths Food Bank distributes turkeys at Ed Smith Stadium

With the help of the Baltimore Orioles, the food bank distributed 904 turkeys on Nov. 20, and has a goal of giving out 13,500 turkeys this Thanksgiving season.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
November 22, 2024

Final debris collection pass for Sarasota residents begins Monday

More than 400,000 tons of hurricane-related debris have been collected so far within the city limit.

Sarasota
News

Petra Rivera
November 22, 2024

Cannons Marina co-owner talks to Longboat Key Kiwanis Club

David Miller shared his stories of growing up on Longboat Key since his family moved to the island in 1955.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Jim DeLa
November 22, 2024

Sarasota High lockdown blamed on nearby construction

Sarasota High was on a brief lockdown Friday, which was apparently a false alarm.

Sarasota
Schools

Petra Rivera
November 22, 2024

Interfaith service on Longboat Key unites residents and instills hope after hurricanes

The six houses of worship on Longboat Key held the 44th annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Worship Service on Nov. 19 and packed All Angels By the Sea Episcopal Church with residents.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Marty Fugate
November 22, 2024

Florida Studio Theatre paints a portrait of the artist as a young pie maker

FST's production of "Waitress: The Musical" serves up a sweet and savory concoction.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

Janet Combs
November 22, 2024

Big Cat Habitat holds Safari Soiree to help repair hurricane damage

A faux paux at Flip Flops and Fashion, birthday surprises and more tidbits from the social scene.

Black Tie

Liz Ramos
November 22, 2024

McNeal Elementary hosts annual kindergarten Thanksgiving program

Kindergartners sing and gobble the night away.

East County
Schools

Carter Weinhofer
November 22, 2024

LBK Democratic Club hosts journalists to discuss recent election losses

The club’s Nov. 19 event brought a panel of journalists to discuss and answer questions about state and national election results that favored the Republican Party.