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Rick Marsden blesses Milo and Pongo.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 4, 2015
Redeemer celebrates animals with blessings

Church of the Redeemer invites congregation to bring pets for blessings.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 4, 2015
Dads, doughnuts hit at Freedom Elementary School

The PTO hosted its annual Donuts with Dads event Oct. 2.

  • East County
  • Schools
Hundreds of riders arrive on bicycles to a finishing party a Lakewood Ranch Main Street.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 4, 2015
Team Tony Foundation's Cycle of Life event culminates at Lakewood Ranch Main Street

Bicycle riders participated in a 200-mile trek across the state.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • October 3, 2015
Michael Israel benefits the Payton Wright Foundation

The Payton Wright Foundation, which benefits children with brain cancer and their families, hosted an evening with performance painter Michael Israel Oct. 3.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • October 3, 2015
Scallopalooza helps restore the bay's ecosystem

More than 160 people helped benefit Sarasota Bay scallop restoration in the at Sarasota Bay Watch’s fifth annual Scallopalooza Oct. 3.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • October 3, 2015
Center for Architecture Sarasota teaches LEGO architecture

Children and parents were able to explore their inner architects with the help of a mountain of LEGOs at the Center for Architecture Sarasota's educational event.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • October 3, 2015
Growler's Pub immortalizes its colorful crew

Artist Truman Adams added his colorful touch to the back of local favorite Growler's Pub with a tie-dye infused portraits of

  • Arts + Culture
Attendees pulled up a chair to listen to local bands while enjoying their brews.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 3, 2015
Music Compound hosts Beer, Bands and BBQ at Polo Grounds

Local vendors sold tasty treats and cold brews.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Brittany Lush, Joan Bradley, Jina Crowder and Angela Black
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 3, 2015
Joan Bradley visits Crowder's Gifts & Gadgets

The store held its third fundraiser for the Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer Awareness.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Dylan Banard competes in the Street Jam competition.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 3, 2015
Payne Skate Park hosts Shredtoberfest

Local skateboarders and BMX riders take over skate park for competitions.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Ballet dancer Caitlin Gish leads young dancers on the stage at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 3, 2015
Sarasota Ballet mixes tea time with tutus

Tea & Tutus invites young dancers and families to enjoy a performance by the Sarasota Ballet.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 3, 2015
St. Boniface hosts service for animals

St. Boniface Episcopal Church welcomes animals of all shapes and sizes for annual pet blessings.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Mary Hamner and Art Engelhard
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 3, 2015
Pioneer Picnic packs Robarts Arena

Rotary Club of Sarasota welcomes natives for annual Pioneer Picnic.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Associate Rector for St. Boniface Andi Taylor gives Gracie a smooch after a blessing.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 3, 2015
St. Boniface animal blessing draws diverse crowd

St. Boniface Episcopal Church welcomes animals of all shapes and sizes for annual pet blessings.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
ODA teacher Sarah Bryan holds Axel Rose a Burmese python.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 2, 2015
Feathers fly at ODA wildlife presentation

Out-of-Door Academy hosts Matthews Wildlife Rescue Inc. for a presentation on conservation.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
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