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Ian Swaby
May 25, 2024

Veterans and community members hike in honor of Memorial Day

The ninth annual Memorial Day Hike by SRQ Vets remembered the fallen.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Ian Swaby
May 23, 2024

Sarasota residents gather descendants of Washington's Army

Society of the Descendants of Washington's Army helps people trace their lineage to the patriots who camped at Valley Forge.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Ian Swaby
May 21, 2024

Creative Kids of SRQ enters nonprofit scene with Youth Art Show

The nonprofit offered the gallery walls to young artists and helped them visualize a future in the arts.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Ian Swaby
May 20, 2024

Ride of Silence honors cyclist victims of roadway accidents

The 22nd annual ride, a 7-mile loop through downtown Sarasota, was held in honor of cyclists injured and killed on public roads.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Carter Weinhofer
May 17, 2024

Plymouth Harbor shows appreciation to firefighters with annual lunch

Residents visited Sarasota County Fire Department Station 3, toured the facility and dined with the firefighters.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Ian Swaby
May 16, 2024

Swim school helps adults overcome fear in the water

Adults travel across the country to visit the Sarasota-based Miracle Swimming School for Adults and gain confidence in the water.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Ian Swaby
May 13, 2024

Senior Friendship Centers hosts advocate for the needs of older Americans

Bob Blancato, the national coordinator of the bipartisan 3,000-member Elder Justice Coalition, spoke at the organization during Older Americans Month.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Petra Rivera
May 12, 2024

New workout group leads Mother's Day class on Lido Beach

Kathryn Adelman brought mother-daughter pairs together the morning of Mother's Day as a part of her female-empowerment workout group.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Ian Swaby
May 11, 2024

SiestaCon brings a new comic con to Sarasota

The event, held by Dark Side Comics in Sarasota and Unknown Comics in Texas, featured cosplay artist, special guests, custom vehicles and more.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Ian Swaby
May 10, 2024

Sarasota teacher adopts dog her class met on field trip

Maloney was a special guest during a performance of "The Call of the Wild" at the Van Wezel.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Ian Swaby
May 6, 2024

Downtown Sarasota becomes festival scene for Cinco de Mayo

The weekend included block parties at Circo and El Melvin Cocina Mexicana.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Ian Swaby
May 5, 2024

Pride fest spotlights arts talents in the LGBTQ+ community

Now in its 14th year, Be Fabulous Music & Arts Pride Fest brought together a lineup of local musicians to perform for the community.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Ian Swaby
May 5, 2024

Concert helps Sarasota community 'Vibe on Palm'

The night’s entertainment at Fresh Fridays on South Palm Avenue featured The Alan Grant Band.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Ian Swaby
May 3, 2024

Succulents thrive in (somewhat) secret garden in Sarasota

In a quiet, leafy corner of the city, the Sarasota Succulent Society has been raising hardy plants since 1950.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Tidewell Foundation
May 2, 2024

Tidewell Foundation Raising the Next Generation of Hospice Nurses

Tidewell Hospice, a not-for-profit organization, offers care provided by expert care teams wherever patients call home.

Sarasota
Neighbors

New museum to feature model railroad and vintage toys

Lakewood Ranch's Richard Pierson expects to open Sarasota Toy Museum and Moosehead Toys and Comics, with space dedicated to an HO scale model train layout, in July.

Sarasota
Business

Ian Swaby
May 1, 2024

Book fair shines spotlight on world of local authors

Authors gathered at the Bookstore1Sarasota fair to showcase works in a range of genres.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Ian Swaby
April 30, 2024

Families celebrate Passover at Temple Emanu-El feast

The event taught the traditions of Passover in an evening featuring costumes, songs, games and more.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Ian Swaby
April 28, 2024

Community Baby Shower helps provide for essential needs

The 2024 Community Baby Shower highlighted services for families while keeping kids entertained with events like the “Diaper Derby.”

Sarasota
Neighbors

Ian Swaby
April 25, 2024

Avenue of Art expands mission of bringing color to the city

The project in Burns Square now enters its third phase, with 100 sidewalk paintings set to be added to the existing 210 by the end of the month.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Ian Swaby
April 24, 2024

Giving Challenge lends helping hand to Sarasota County nonprofits

The fundraising event, which spans four counties, helped once again to strengthen nonprofits in Sarasota County.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Ian Swaby
April 22, 2024

Boat enthusiasts gather at Suncoast Boat Show

Promoted as the Gulf Coast’s premier boat show, the event features a wide selection of boats both on land and in the water.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Ian Swaby
April 21, 2024

Earth Day at The Bay unites community in support of the environment

The event featured Suncoast Remake Learning Days activities hosted by nonprofits from across Sarasota, a tree giveaway by the city of Sarasota and more.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Miri Hardy
April 20, 2024

Birds of prey help control rodent populations

Widespread use of anticoagulant rodenticides is a growing threat for Florida's raptors.

East County
Neighbors

Ian Swaby
April 18, 2024

Wrestler Chris Jericho visits Booker High to inspire students

The wrestler and comic book author visited the school to encourage students — including those working on the digital art for his new graphic novel.

Sarasota
Schools

Ian Swaby
April 16, 2024

Temple Sinai honors Chazzan Cliff Abramson

Over the past 18 years, Abramson has taught, conducted services and led life cycle events at Temple Sinai.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Ian Swaby
April 15, 2024

99 Bottles marks five years in Sarasota with block party

The fifth anniversary Block Party at 99 Bottles Taproom & Bottle Shop included live music, food trucks and new beer releases.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Ian Swaby
April 14, 2024

Toddlers learn about Passover at Temple Emanu-El's Tot Shabbat

The morning brought kids and adults together for Passover songs and crafts.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Ian Swaby
April 11, 2024

Sarasota mechanic helps YouTuber test Tesla's bulletproofing

Mike Masse modifies vehicles in order to test what-if scenarios.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Ian Swaby
April 10, 2024

The Bay Park celebrates Giving Challenge with two-day event series

The series of events allowed the public to engage with eight area nonprofits over music, games and fun activities.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Ian Swaby
April 9, 2024

Elizabethan-era stage adds authentic touch to 'Romeo and Juliet'

FSU/Asolo Conservatory's production of the beloved Shakespeare play makes the audience part of the action with a set based on a historic stage.

Arts + Culture

Ian Swaby
April 8, 2024

RC Custom Car Open combines teamwork and carnival fun

The event empowered 175 students as they controlled vehicles around a carnival-themed race track.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Ian Swaby
April 8, 2024

Daughters of the American Revolution chapter showcases history

The Sara De Soto Daughters of the American Revolution Centennial Open House Extravaganza featured a genealogy workshop, local authors, cemetery tours and more.