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Heidi walks in the pet parade with Violet Ditucci and Krista Post.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • October 22, 2023
Sarasota Pride Festival celebrates diversity with colorful array of activities

The event brought together a concert, a "RuPaul's Drag Race" performer, pets in costume, a vendor marketplace and more.

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Triplets Amelia, Eloise and Elijah Dennis, 2, enjoyed riding in a wagon along the trail.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • October 21, 2023
Arlington Park gets spooky with Halloween Trail Carnival

The event brought together local vendors to provide a trick-or-treat experience for kids.

  • Sarasota
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Rev. Brock Patterson blessing Mike and Lauren Ehlers's dog Tucker.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • October 21, 2023
Pets of all shapes, sizes and types blessed at Longboat Island Chapel

Rev. Brock Patterson welcomed all Longboat pets, including snakes, to the annual event.

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Luna and Zander Hartman enjoy the pumkin patch at The Green at UTC.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • October 20, 2023
UTC Night Market in Sarasota embraces the fall season

Innovative vendors lined The Green at the Mall at University Town Center.

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From left to right: Brad Marner, Carole Erker, Jay Sparr, Liz Sparr, Nancy Rozance and Jim Chirgwin.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • October 20, 2023
Rotary Club removes 40 pounds of trash from Gulf of Mexico Drive

The Rotary Club of Longboat Key performs highway cleanup on GMD at least once a quarter.

  • Longboat Key
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The music archive includes a wide variety of vintage materials.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • October 19, 2023
Sarasota Music Archive offers a journey through music history

The archive houses media from the 1850s, Jimi Hendrix records, jazz collections and classic comedy albums while preserving the sounds of the past for the future.

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Dan and Deborah Slottke of Mill Creek enjoy their ride through life with their 1979 Trans Am playing a big part.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 18, 2023
On the road with a couple of Bradenton Bandits

The upcoming car show at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church showcases unrelenting passion.

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Pumpkin ice cream pie at Tyler's
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • October 18, 2023
Longboat restaurants usher in fall with seasonal dining specials

The autumn-themed menu items include pumpkin soup, lots of squash and, of course, pumpkin spice lattes.

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East County's Ellie Blitz and her horse, Gunner, look forward to improving at Western dressage and continuing to volunteer at Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 17, 2023
East Bradenton teen forms winning partnership with American paint horse

Gunner, an 8-year-old American paint horse, has excelled both in dressage and helping with therapy at Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy.

  • East County
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Jim Warren paints at his live art show at Wyland Galleries on Oct 14.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • October 17, 2023
Grammy-winning artist talks fantasy surrealism at live art show

Jim Warren, who painted the cover for Bob Seger's "Against the Wind," was at Wyland Galleries on St. Armands Circle to meet fans and show his artwork.

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Blaze Belligan with Sarasota County Fire Station 11 prepped sample cups of their sweet chili.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • October 17, 2023
Fire departments bring heat to chili cook-off with unique recipes, booths

The Morton’s Firehouse Chili Cook-Off gave local fire departments the opportunity to showcase chili recipes and creativity.

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Brian Walton, new executive director of Save Our Seabirds, introduces himself to guests at For the Birds.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • October 16, 2023
Save Our Seabirds introduces new executive director at fundraising event

Brian Walton made his first community appearance at For the Birds and is excited for a new era of Save Our Seabirds.

  • Longboat Key
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The 27th Annual Phil Galvano Golf Classic was held at the Longboat Key Club and Resort on Oct. 13.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • October 16, 2023
Phil Galvano Classic golf tournament fundraises for Manatee schools

The sold-out charity tournament brought golfers together with food, drinks and games at Longboat Key Club.

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Help protect imperiled plants like pine lilies, as well as their sensitive ecosystems, by leaving blooms in place, and minimizing our direct and indirect impact on their habitats.
    By
  • Miri Hardy
  • October 16, 2023
Pine lilies thrive thanks to fire

These imperiled flowers are important indicators of health for Florida habitats.

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Truly Valued serves about 300 children a year.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • October 16, 2023
Manatee County nonprofit teaches students skills to succeed in school and life

Truly Valued will host its annual fundraising event, Taste of New Orleans, on Oct. 28 at Selby Gardens.

  • Sarasota
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