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Skin contact with prairie iris causes a serious rash, and ingestion is harmful to humans and pets.
    By
  • Miri Hardy
  • March 19, 2024
Prairie iris blooms herald spring at Myakka

Though highly attractive to pollinators, these striking native wildflowers utilize toxic compounds to repel herbivores.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Libby Dynamite Pinson and Addy Porter, an eighth grader. Pinson was grateful for the chance to honor Alexis Brotherton, to whom the costume originally belonged.
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  • Ian Swaby
  • March 19, 2024
Cows get into costume at Sarasota County Fair

4-H students showcased their livestock in a series of self-made costumes.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Each of Mill Creek's Wilma Kroese's pottery pieces are unique. She uses horse hair, wood, seaweed and other materials to add a natural look to her pottery.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • March 19, 2024
East Bradenton artist incorporates cultural history into her pottery

With clay, horse hair and other natural pieces, Mill Creek's Wilma Kroese creates unique pottery.

  • East County
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Suzy Brenner
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  • Petra Rivera
  • March 19, 2024
Paradise Center executive director resigns

Suzy Brenner will be passing The Paradise Center baton in April to Program Manager Amy Steinhauser.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lillia Jones offers a vocal performance with Fourcast.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • March 18, 2024
Jazz in the Park brings 'people's music' into open air

Held at the Civic Green beside Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, the event contributes to the legacy of jazz in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Irish dancers from the Irish Dance Academy of Sarasota performed for St. Mary Star of the Sea for St. Patrick's Day.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • March 18, 2024
Dancers and bagpipe music 'transport' St. Mary congregation to Ireland

St. Mary, Star of the Sea, parishioners enjoyed Irish food and drink while clad in St. Patrick’s Day green.

  • Longboat Key
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Ken Schneier and Susan Phillips
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • March 18, 2024
Longboat Chamber of Commerce meets and eats with residents

The 18th annual "Meet, Greet, Eat" allowed residents to mingle with local businesses and make connections among the community.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Glenn and Arlo Darling, 4, enjoy spending time together while flying through the air.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • March 18, 2024
Sarasota County Fair thrills audiences with circus acts

The attractions at the 100th anniversary event ranged from those involving towering heights to ground-based agricultural activities.

  • Sarasota
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Jennifer Bobkoskie, Paul Gilliland, Vicki and James Stewart, Jeffrey Scavinski and Cindy Bowman
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • March 18, 2024
St. Patrick’s Day block party fills downtown streets with green

The Gator Club's festivities marked the holiday with live music and food trucks.

  • Sarasota
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Gary Blomberg, Guy Tann, Jim Bramante and Robert Fleig of the Goldtones
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • March 17, 2024
Doo-wop group performs at Seaplace Condominiums

Residents danced the night away to their favorite oldies performed by "Florida's Hottest Vocal Harmony Group," the Goldtones.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The University Park Country Clubs invites the public to Art in the Park on March 16 and 17.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • March 17, 2024
University Park Country Club hosts Art in the Park

Residents, club members and staff displayed and sold their artwork at the annual event in University Park.

  • East County
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Mary Jo Hansen leads the models for the final walk.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • March 16, 2024
Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch hosts Divas and Dogs

The annual fundraiser is on track to net $90,000, which will go toward operating costs.

  • East County
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Meat sits ready to be served at Alday's BBQ.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • March 14, 2024
Barbecue food trucks in Sarasota thrive on roads less traveled

A short drive from the bustling streets of downtown, you can find the smoky flavors of fresh barbecue.

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Read Learn Dream Co-chair Patty Casey reading to A New Beginnings' pre-kindergarten Class.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 14, 2024
Siesta Kiwanis Club nurtures early reading

The Read Learn Dream program places books and other literacy-enhancing materials in the hands of preschoolers in select city schools.

  • Siesta Key
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Delaney Riggins and Andrew Shackleford say it's crazy how life comes full circle. The couple "dated" in elementary school but grew apart in middle and high school. They reconnected in 2020 and married March 9.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • March 14, 2024
LRHS teachers tie the knot years after 'dating' in elementary school

Delaney Riggins says fate brought her back together with Andrew Shackleford in 2020 after they dated in elementary school.

  • East County
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