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There was fun for all ages at The Bay's celebration of its first year.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • October 25, 2023
The Bay celebrates its first anniversary

With planning for future phases underway, the Bay Park Conservancy throws a birthday party for Sarasota's signature park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kim Verreault, new president of the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • October 25, 2023
What's next for the Longboat Key Chamber? Ask the new president.

The Longboat Key chamber's new leader is ready to make a difference. "I love the opportunity to lead within a community and be able to make a difference for many," Kim Verreault says.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Operator Tia Brand has worked at the Sarasota County Sheriff's Department call center for 14 years.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • October 25, 2023
Sarasota County emergency dispatch handles callers' worst days every day

For 911 dispatchers, the shifts are long, calls are tough, and the pressure’s on.

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Riverview High junior Ben Skaggs.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 25, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Ben Skaggs

The Riverview High junior is having a breakout cross-country season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Every day is a Chamber of Commerce Day
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  • Emily Walsh
  • October 25, 2023
Every day is a Chamber of Commerce Day

Much more than networking and mixers, the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce is making an economic impact on our community by focusing on key issues, such as affordable housing and workforce development.

  • Sarasota
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  • October 24, 2023
EnsembleNewSRQ's brunch satisfies with sounds and tastes of fall

The new-music organization's Burgundy in Autumn Brunch on Oct. 22 featured performances in between courses.

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Jasmyn Ackah, Elle Miller and Ashley McCauley Moore star in “Three Sisters.”
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • October 24, 2023
Revolution is in the air at Asolo Conservatory's 'Three Sisters'

Director Andrei Malaev-Babel explains why Checkovian drama isn’t all whining and moping.

  • Arts + Culture
Anais Zambaux, Lance Karp, DeWayne Hill and Sheriff Kurt Hoffman. The SAL received a $25,000 donation from the Culverhouse family.
    By
  • James Peter
  • October 24, 2023
Charity auction raises money to support at-risk Sarasota youth

The Sheriff’s Activities League mentors Sarasota County youth and enables them to explore careers in law enforcement.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The drug drop box at SPD headquarters is available year-round.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 24, 2023
Discard expired, unwanted medications Oct. 28 at Sarasota Police HQ

Unused and unwanted solid forms of prescriptions are encouraged to be dropped off at the Sarasota Police Department headquarters for National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.

  • Sarasota
  • News
REI Co-op announced earlier that year that it planned to open a store in the UTC area.
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • October 24, 2023
Outdoor retailer REI sets mid-November opening at UTC

The Seattle-based outdoor gear and clothing brand's other store on the west coast of Florida is in Tampa.

  • East County
  • Business
The Headless Horseman (Carmen Hansen) was the highlight of the 2022 performance of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow."
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 24, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Oct. 26 to Nov. 1

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

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Longboat Key news reporter and recent environmental studies graduate Carter Weinhofer tries out iNaturalist at Quick Point Nature Preserve.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • October 24, 2023
Smartphone app helps users enjoy Longboat's natural environment

An environmental studies graduate-turned-journalist tries his hand at the iNaturalist biodiversity survey in Quick Point Nature Preserve.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Baby Basics of Sarasota County provides diapers, wipes and books to parents in need.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • October 24, 2023
Sarasota community helps provide the 'bear' necessities at fashion show

The annual luncheon for Baby Basics of Sarasota County helped provide essentials to families in need.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch High graduate Ashley Pater, a freshman at the University of Southern California, helped the Trojans win a fourth-state NCAA Championship.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 24, 2023
Former East County high school athletes excel at next level

These five alums are continuing the success they started with their local playing careers.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 24, 2023
Manatee County tops Florida's most frugal list in getting voters to polls

Supervisor of Elections Mike Bennett says he knows how to trim the fat.

  • East County
  • News
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