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Ian Swaby
October 25, 2024

Kids and adults celebrate Halloween at Boo! at The Bay

The event was an escape for the community from the recent troubles of storms, with trick-or-treating stations and costumes.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Ian Swaby
October 25, 2024

Sarasota Chamber celebrates awards and honors at annual meeting

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual meeting on Oct. 25, celebrating the community's businesses and the theme of resilience.

Sarasota
Business

By BayView Dental
October 25, 2024

Dental Hygiene Warning Signs & What It Means For Your Overall Health

At home dental care is critical for your oral health, but just can’t replace what a professional cleaning does.

Sarasota
Neighbors

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By JL Bainbridge Family Wealth Advisors
October 24, 2024

Medicare: Demystifying the Eligibility and Enrollment Process

To learn more about Medicare and how to incorporate it into your financial strategy, JL Bainbridge offers free seminars at their downtown Sarasota office.

Sarasota
Neighbors

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Ian Swaby
October 24, 2024

Siesta Key slowly comes back to life

Two weeks after Hurricane Milton hit Sarasota, business owners say there's still further to go before Siesta Key returns to normal, while patrons and the community continue to offer support.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Ian Swaby
October 24, 2024

Bedrock Church describes meeting the need for meals after Milton

The Sarasota church gave out a total of 1,465 meals after Hurricane Milton hit the area.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By One Park Sarasota
October 24, 2024

One Park Sarasota Condo Celebrates Groundbreaking at The Quay

“One Park Sarasota embodies our longstanding commitment to redefining luxury in Downtown Sarasota’s Waterfront District,” said Kevin Maloney, founder and CEO of PMG.

Sarasota
Neighbors

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Ian Swaby
October 20, 2024

Selby Gardens goes purple with annual orchid show

The Orchid Show 2024: PURPLE!, continuing despite the impacts of Hurricane Milton, highlights an significant color of the plant world.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Ian Swaby
October 19, 2024

Community finds the fall spirit at Fruitville Pumpkin Festival

The Pumpkin Festival at Fruitville Grove ushered in the Halloween season with pumpkins, circus performances, a new haunted manor and other activities.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
October 18, 2024

Sights of newly opened Midnight Pass

Midnight Pass opened after Hurricane Milton made landfall in Sarasota on Oct. 9.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Ian Swaby
October 17, 2024

Sarasota events move ahead despite Milton damage

Some events the public can still enjoy are the Pumpkin Festival at Fruitville Grove and the second anniversary celebrations at The Bay.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Ian Swaby, Petra Rivera, Emily Walsh
October 17, 2024

Businesses step up to offer meals to those in need

Amid the power outages and aftermath of Hurricane Milton, free hamburgers and hot dogs were on offer.

Sarasota
Business

Matt Walsh
October 13, 2024

Helene, Milton were too much for a vintage Florida cottage

The owners of a 1954 cinder-block, pecky Cypress cottage are crushed. It appears they’ll be unable to preserve the home.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Jim DeLa
October 10, 2024

Sarasota couple hunkers down and toughs out Milton

Mauricio Colucci and Michelle Teeter said it was scary and loud but thought it would be much worse than it was.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Dr. Sam of Warm Sands Wellness
October 10, 2024

Afraid of Fillers?

Treatment options for YOUR skin's aging journey.

Sarasota
Neighbors

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Ian Swaby
October 8, 2024

Siesta businesses prepare for Hurricane Milton as they recover from Helene

Just two weeks after the previous devastating storm surge, business owners braced for a hurricane impact once again.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Ian Swaby
October 7, 2024

Jewish community celebrates hope amid the anniversary of Oct. 7 attacks

Temple Emanu-El hosted Am Yisrael Chai: A Day of Hope, while the Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee hosted Be the Light: Memorial Candle Lighting.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Ian Swaby
October 7, 2024

Annual chili cook-off helps support local fire departments

The event brought together firefighters from departments across Sarasota County and beyond.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Ian Swaby
October 7, 2024

Signature anniversary events at The Bay get underway with Park-toberfest

Held indoors at the Sarasota Garden Club due to weather, the event featured live Polka music by The DeLeon Family Band, as well as Oktoberfest food and drinks.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Ian Swaby
October 3, 2024

Celery Fields volunteers clear the path at to a new season

Since the flooding caused by Hurricane Debby in August, the trails outside the Sarasota Audubon Nature Center at Celery Fields have seen the growth of weeds and invasive plants through the mulch surface.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Ian Swaby
October 3, 2024

Repurposed Bee Ridge Park building offers relaxing after-school spot for teens

The Ridge Teen Center recently reached the milestone of one year in operation, although staff hope more families will find out about the site.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Ian Swaby
October 2, 2024

City of Sarasota cuts the ribbon on Overtown Square park

Located in the Rosemary District, the pocket park is named after Sarasota's first Black community.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Ian Swaby
October 1, 2024

Sarasota High School inducts six graduates and first sports team into Hall of Fame

The annual Hall of Fame ceremony, the first held at Circus Arts Conservatory, also gave students the chance to showcase their acrobatic skills.

Sarasota
Schools

Ian Swaby
September 26, 2024

Sarasota residents settle into place at Southside Elementary shelter

The site is one of 12 evacuation centers operated by Sarasota County.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Ian Swaby
September 26, 2024

As renovations draw to a close, The Bay prepares to celebrate second anniversary

This year's events lineup includes an improved Boo! at the Bay and the final concert tour of Average White Band.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Boys & Girls Clubs, Sarasota and DeSoto Counties
September 26, 2024

Building Champions: How Boys & Girls Clubs Are Shaping Sarasota and DeSoto’s Future All-Stars

For more than 50 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties has been building our community’s future championship team.

Sarasota
Neighbors

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Ian Swaby
September 25, 2024

Recent flooding leaves residents concerned for Helene impacts

Sarasota residents prepared for the next storm, even while some were dealing with the impacts of the last.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Jim DeLa
September 25, 2024

Siesta Key beachgoers, merchants taking Helene in stride

As shops were preparing for storm surge, tourists were unfazed.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Ian Swaby
September 25, 2024

Works by Japanese artist Sadao Watanabe donated to Church of the Redeemer

The collection of 24 paintings and prints by the Watanabe, whose work is also included in the collection of the Vatican, were donated by Hugh Culverhouse Jr.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Florida Power & Light Company (FPL)
September 23, 2024

FPL Debuts New Tool in Suite of Resources to Help Customers Save

Read these tips to save on some of the biggest home energy drivers.

Sarasota
Neighbors

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Ian Swaby
September 21, 2024

Unwind wellness studio harnesses power of flowers in support of Chalk Festival

The Flower Power Patron Party invited the public for a flower-filled night in support of the Sarasota Int'l Chalk Festival and the floral carpet art it plans to debut this year.