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Sarasota's Omar Delgado said he was going to "justify the meal" with a Thanksgiving morning run at the Florida Turkey Trot.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 28, 2024
A slice of turkey and a side of love at the Florida Turkey Trot in Sarasota

The beloved event drew 3,693 entries for the 5K and hundreds more for the kids races at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Igor Pertile works with the plants.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • November 28, 2024
Farmer education program gives aspiring growers a head start in the field

UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County has partnered with Mote Aquaculture Research Park to use its facility for the program, which gives farmers hands-on farming and business development experience.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota Choral Society performs Handel's Messiah.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • November 27, 2024
Sarasota Choral Society celebrates 80 years

The choral society, founded in 1944, carries on the annual tradition of performing the Christmas portion of Handel's "Messiah."

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Chris Snow, Debbie Snow, Ginger the dog, Lynette and Dennis Castiglia, Knox the dog and Kim and Sally Schoeffel bring the manger scene to life during Peace Presbyterian's Carols, Candles and Living Nativity on the Path in 2023.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 27, 2024
Destruction turns into inspiration for Peace Presbyterian Church's Peaceful Path

Church members use debris from Hurricane Milton to create decorations for the path for the church's living nativity.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
This rendering illustrates what the housing complex will look like once built. The larger building will serve as a community center.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • November 27, 2024
Harbor58 nonprofit is a safe harbor for youths in foster care

East County nonprofit Harbor58 provides mentoring and resources for high school students and young adults in the foster system.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • November 27, 2024
Longboat Key hosts annual Toys for Tots campaign through Dec. 9

Through Dec. 9, residents can drop off donations at three locations around the town.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Stylist Sanda LaRose from Design 2000 Salon at David Gregory Salon.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • November 26, 2024
Design 2000 salon reopens after hurricane season

After weeks of sharing styling chairs at David Gregory Salon, Design 2000 employees are back in their newly renovated shop.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
The 46th annual Holiday Night of Lights will be held at St. Armands Circle on Dec. 6.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 26, 2024
Holiday Night of Lights set for Dec. 6

The 46th annual tree lighting event at St. Armands Circle marks a significant step in recovery.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Heather Hackett has been named the 2024 C. John A. Clarke Humanitarian Award recipient.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 25, 2024
Heather Hackett named Lakewood Ranch Humanitarian of the Year

During disasters, Heather Hackett measures up with Local Relief.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Nancy Rozance (Santa) and the current Rotary Club President Jan Wallace said residents brought a record number of gifts to donate at Light Up Longboat 2024.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • November 25, 2024
Community regroups as Light Up Longboat kicks off holiday season

After a challenging summer of hurricanes for the island, members of the Longboat community came together for an early holiday celebration.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Hurricane Helene left the Lord's Warehouse at the Longboat Island Chapel in disarray.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • November 24, 2024
Lord’s Warehouse works to reopen next year after Hurricane Helene

After losing 75% of its merchandise, the Lord's Warehouse at the Longboat Island Chapel asks for donations and volunteers to reopen by February.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
All of the tennis center courts are being used for the tournament.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • November 23, 2024
National tennis tournament to come back to Longboat for 21st year

The Masters Clay Courts Men's Tennis Tournament will be Dec. 2-8 to welcome players from ages 50 to 90 years old.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tori Atencio and Juan Sanches place a turkey in a trunk.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • November 22, 2024
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
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Former Jim Brown attended the Kiwanis Club meeting with Michael Garey and David Miller.
    By
  • 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
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The Rev. Robert Dziedziak, Rev. Kenneth Blyth, Rev. Julia Piermont and Rev. David Marshall sang at the Interfaith service.
    By
  • 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.

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Shane Catts, who started Happy Paddler Kayak Tours & Ecoventures with his wife, Holly Rolls, said the Longboat Key-based business has been proud to be part of so many families' favorite times vacationing and living on the island in the nearly 10 years it has been open on the north end.
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