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Paul Sykes presents a framed photo print of Li Jian Volk painting Megan Howell.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • March 19, 2025
Second Heart Homes' annual art auction brings support and surprises

The auction raised funds for the renovation of a duplex that will house 12 homeless women while featuring some familiar faces to the organization on canvas.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Part of PressReader's appeal is the breadth of its offerings -- more than 7,000 titles.
  • By Eric Garwood
  • March 19, 2025
New library app a boon for Manatee residents

More than 7,000 newspaper and magazine titles can be accessed for free with PressReader.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Meet the Humane Society of Sarasota County board members working to change the future of animal welfare in the Sarasota area: President Janet Boyden, Longboater and Diamond Collar Society Founder Melinda Foster and CEO Anna Gonce.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • March 19, 2025
Diamond Collar Society forges ahead with Humane Society fundraising

Longboat Key's premier "secret society" that holds animal welfare at its core offered a glimpse into its progress at a membership drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Shelby Van Pelt gives her speech.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • March 18, 2025
'Remarkably Bright Creatures' author shares process of writing debut novel

Shelby Van Pelt's lecture at Selby Library was part of the One Book, One Community program, for which the bestselling novel was this year's selection.

  • Sarasota
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Jack Corcoran, his cousin Leo Martinez, and Jas Sawyer and Luci Duke, fellow New College students of Corcoran. "We love this bar. It's one of our favorites," Corcoran said.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • March 18, 2025
Shamrock Pub celebrates St. Patrick’s Day

The pub hosted a four-day party in honor of the holiday, featuring live music and dancers.

  • Sarasota
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Genny Resch, visiting from Maryland to see the Orioles play, makes friends with Bill Oludwig and Cha Cha Sunshine at Lynches Pub & Grub on Saint Patrick's Day.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • March 18, 2025
St. Armands turns into St. Patrick's Circle for holiday celebrations

Local groups, families and visitors to Longboat Key displayed every color of green imaginable at various St. Patrick's Day events this week.

  • Longboat Key
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Bob Kolesa celebrates his retirement as the maintenance manager at Beachplace Association of 32 years with his wife, Keena, and friends from the complex.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • March 18, 2025
After 30-plus years of managing Beachplace, head staffer bids farewell

Family and friends commended Maintenance Manager Bob Kolesa for his three decades of hard work keeping things running smoothly at the condominium complex.

  • Longboat Key
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Bird Key Yacht Club Commodore Michael Landis welcomes attendees to a celebration of the club house's final month before demolition and reconstruction.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • March 17, 2025
Bird Key Yacht Club starts countdown to demo day

Members of the Bird Key Yacht Club united for one more evening of fun as they prepared for the rebuild of their 65-year-old clubhouse.

  • Longboat Key
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Kelly Garrett, community partnership specialist with Empath Health Tidewell Hospice, talks through some of the challenges and benefits of caring for a loved one.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • March 17, 2025
Being a caregiver includes caring for oneself

Community partnership specialist Kelly Garrett offered advice on how caregivers can make sure they are taking adequate care of themselves while helping their loved ones.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota-Manatee Originals' Set the Bar cocktail competition returns to the Ed Smith Stadium April 13.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 17, 2025
Set the Bar cocktail contest returns to Ed Smith Stadium on April 13

This year's event features the addition of a Bar Bite Competition for attendees to vote on.

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Nathan Clary parks a one-of-a-kind 1974 Ferrari 246 GTS Dino at the YachtRodders spring car show.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • March 17, 2025
Gems of car world showcased at Sarasota Yacht Club show

Porsche, BMW and Ferrari top popular showpieces at the Sarasota Yacht Club YachtRodders' spring car show.

  • Longboat Key
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There are factors that come into play when it comes to getting a good night's sleep. But its important to get a usual seven to nine hours every night.
    By
  • Mirabai Holland
  • March 16, 2025
March is an important month to eat, sleep and be healthy

All three subjects are a part of National awareness celebrations and aid in disease prevention.

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Ireland's Paul O'Shea gives Spy a congratulatory pat after a clean run in the Split Rock Jumping Tour Finale at TerraNova Saturday. O'Shea won the championship of the $100,000 event.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 16, 2025
Irish rider captures Split Rock Jumping Tour Finale at TerraNova

Paul O'Shea guided Spy around the Myakka City course to win the $100,000 event.

  • East County
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Sara, Erik and Isabella Stream attend the Irish Celtic Festival with "Most Creative Costume" winner Daisy.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • March 15, 2025
Great to be Irish, or a dog, at the Lakewood Ranch Irish Celtic Festival

The annual Irish Celtic Festival was held March 15 at Greenbrook Adventure Park.

  • East County
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David Rayner, Wendy O'Neill, Frank and Mary Jo Spinola attend the Longboat Key Club's history lecture on American and French Revolutions.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • March 15, 2025
History series offers enlightenment to Longboat Key Club members

The trio of history lectures were completely sold out this season, covering topics including the French Revolution.

  • Longboat Key
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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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