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City hosts free public document shredding event
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 9, 2025
City hosts free public document shredding event

Shred Stock will be held Saturday, March 15 at the Van Wezel parking lot.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jane Johnson Hussar, the sponsor of the Little Free Library at Country Club East Park, joins Elizabeth Henderson, the president of the Little Free Library Club of Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 8, 2025
Little library, big mission in Lakewood Ranch

Country Club East Park is the site of another Little Free Library.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Dana Heppe of Dana Heppe bags displays her items at Le Marche Marketplace Saturday at Selby Five Points Park.
    By
  • Michael Harris
  • March 8, 2025
Le Marche Marketplace in downtown Sarasota draws shoppers and songs

Artists from the Sarasota Opera House give a Saturday morning performance to attendees at the twice-a-year Parisian-style market.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Planned Parenthood event Co-chairs Patti Wertheimer, Sharon Patrice, Lisa Silvershein and Allison Anderson
    By
  • Janet Combs
  • March 8, 2025
Planned Parenthood champions its cause for accessible health care at annual dinner

The nonprofit celebrated its mission while also unveiling a new project with Ringling College of Art and Design students.

  • Black Tie
Pretty in pink co-chairs are Brittany Lambiris, Taylor Teymuri and Sarah Renkliyuz
    By
  • Janet Combs
  • March 7, 2025
Abilities Shining Luncheon spotlights work of Easterseals

Easterseals Southwest Florida celebrates 80 years of providing access, inclusion and hope to individuals with disabilities and their families.

  • Black Tie
Board Chair Tom Koski, featured guest Peter Oundjian and Sherry Koski
    By
  • Lori Sax
  • March 7, 2025
Masterworks Dinner preps classical afficionados for 'The Planets'

The dinner featured a performance from the Sarasota Orchestra string quartet and highlighted the upcoming Masterworks concert with special guest conductor, Peter Oundjian.

  • Black Tie
Members of Sarasota's Petticoat Painters whose works will be exhibited at Sarasota City Hall.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 7, 2025
Petticoat Painters exhibit debuts March 17

Works of the all-female group of artists will be on display at the Sarasota City Hall atrium.

  • Arts + Culture
Once again, Ranch Nite Wednesday draws a crowd to Waterside Place.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • March 6, 2025
Ranch Night Wednesday features monthly market

The popular food truck event at Waterside Place features a night market the first Wednesday of each month.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Gabriell Salgado, Zuleyma Guevara and Jenyvette Vega star in Asolo Rep's "Anna in the Tropics," which runs through March 13 at FSU Center for the Performing Arts.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • March 6, 2025
Dreams go up in smoke in Asolo Rep's 'Anna in the Tropics'

Life imitates art in Nilo Cruz’ elegiac play set in 1920s-era Ybor City.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Art pieces available for purchase at the New to You art sale.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • March 6, 2025
All Angels art fundraiser surpasses $10K

The donor-supplied art sale helps support community organizations, specifically Turning Points this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Riverview senior CJ McCutcheon won the 215-pound weight class at the 3A Region 2 meet this past weekend with a dominant performance.
    By
  • Vinnie Portell
  • March 6, 2025
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: CJ McCutcheon

The Riverview senior wrestler dominated his region with a perfect tournament.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Justin Kristich, Juan Gutierrez, Kay Scholten, and Mike Hope are recruiting volunteers for the LECOM Suncoast Classic golf tournament at Lakewood National.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 6, 2025
Help wanted: It's LECOM Suncoast Classic Tournament time

The Korn Ferry event returns to Lakewood Ranch and needs another 200 volunteers.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Sarasota Housing Authority CEO William Russell addresses the Sarasota City Commission.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • March 6, 2025
Sarasota Housing Authority building affordability without the stigma

William Russell arrived 20 years ago to lead Sarasota Housing Authority from insolvency to a robust provider of diverse affordable housing opportunities for a healthy mix of incomes. His short-term assignment became a career of compassion.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Unit PH-C condominium at 888 S. Orange Ave. was built in 2007 and has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,511 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 6, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for Feb. 17-21 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Hudson Crossing condominium tops the week's sales at $2.5 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
The Booker baseball team is building its baseball IQ from the ground up. The Tornadoes went through base-running fundamentals during a practice on Feb. 26.
    By
  • Vinnie Portell
  • March 6, 2025
Booker baseball is turning the corner with new approach

The Tornadoes are using discipline and freshmen talent to overcome awful 2024 season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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