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Ian Swaby
April 2, 2023

Temple Emanu-El educates through community as Passover approaches

An All School Passover Celebration on Sunday taught children the traditions of the Seder.

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Ian Swaby
April 1, 2023

Runners on Siesta Key raise funds for turtle conservation

The 37th annual Run for the Turtles raised more than $55,000.

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Ian Swaby
April 1, 2023

Racetrack puts kids’ imagination to the test at Fab Lab competition

A competition allowed over 160 elementary and middle school students to race their own custom-designed remote-controlled cars.

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James Peter
March 31, 2023

Southside Elementary STEAM Night entertains with science and art

Over 300 Sarasota children explored exhibits including telescopes, meteorites and robots.

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Andrew Warfield
March 30, 2023

SCAT drivers top rodeo competitors

Two Sarasota County Transit drivers advance to this weekend's Florida Triple Crown Bus Roadeo after winning the local Interagency Bus Rodeo.

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By Phipps Home Design
March 30, 2023

Today’s Homes Are Sophisticated, Yet Casual Entertaining Spaces

“What we’ve seen, especially here in Florida, is the gravitating toward a more casual, open great room style,” says Brian Phipps of Phipps Home Design.

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By One Park Sarasota
March 29, 2023

Family of veterans and canine companions forms in Sarasota

IslandWalk Veterans will ceremonially present a check to Canines 4 Heroes on May 29.

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Ian Swaby
March 26, 2023

Campaign gets moving at Walk to End Summer Hunger

The walk kicked off the Campaign Against Summer Hunger, which addresses hunger among schoolchildren during the summer months and this year includes a $900,000 matching challenge.

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Ian Swaby
March 26, 2023

Sarasota Library service offers free tax help for those in need

The programs, which are funded by the AARP and certified by the IRS, accept users from all socioeconomic backgrounds.

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Ian Swaby
March 25, 2023

My Hometown Fest supports Sertoma Club of Greater Sarasota

The festival raised funds in support of children and adults with speech, language and hearing challenges.

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Ian Swaby
March 23, 2023

Community is part of the show at Sarasota County Fair

Attendees praised the fair’s atmosphere and local youths' livestock exhibits.

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Ian Swaby
March 23, 2023

Ringling College embraces growth of esports

The Ringling Rollers esports team will receive a dedicated gaming arena.

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Ian Swaby
March 20, 2023

Cuteness, cuddliness encourages reading at Read with the Dogs

Families keep returning to the program, which is held at multiple Sarasota County libraries and features certified pet therapy dogs.

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Ian Swaby
March 18, 2023

Jazz legend highlights six-day festival in Sarasota

Pianist Dick Hyman, 96, thrilled the crowd inside the Big Top at Nathan Benderson Park.

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Dariela Delgado
March 18, 2023

School leader goes extra mile to ensure student success

Sherika Evans believes giving kids a better life doesn't end with them — it involves the whole family.

Sarasota
Schools

Ian Swaby
March 18, 2023

Attendees find greater than gold at Shamrock Pub block party

Loyal patrons and newcomers both enjoyed the festive scene on St. Patrick's Day.

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Neighbors

Ian Swaby
March 17, 2023

Community Foundation honors partners, community at Better Together

For the first time, Gulf Coast Community Foundation's Better Together event was opened to the general public in a downtown block party.

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By Jewish Family & Children’s Service of the Suncoast
March 16, 2023

Think Everything's Good?

For 36 years, JFCS has been empowering individuals and families of all faiths and backgrounds.

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Dariela Delgado
March 14, 2023

The Dancing Nana celebrates her 100th birthday

Shirley Goodman embraced her birthday with tap dance at Senior Friendship Centers.

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Dariela Delgado
March 13, 2023

Dreamers Academy hosts first gala

The school's fundraiser supported the new construction of its outdoor learning area.

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Dariela Delgado
March 13, 2023

Orioles athletes join music artists for a good cause

Baseball lovers and music enthusiasts got together for the sixth annual Athletes and Artists Play for Kids charity event at Ed Smith Stadium.

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Dariela Delgado
March 10, 2023

Sarasota Chamber hosts its 2023 annual breakfast

Chamber members met March 10 to hear entrepreneurship lessons from the founder of Boom Chicka Pop.

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Miri Hardy
March 10, 2023

Healthy floodplain marshes benefit natural and human communities

By removing invasive plants and restoring natural hydrology, ongoing habitat restoration efforts at Myakka River State Park are protecting this important natural community.

East County
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Andrew Warfield
March 8, 2023

Chef wins gastro society's top award

Christopher Covelli, an executive chef and partner in two Sarasota restaurants, was honored by the local chapter of a global organization of food and wine enthusiasts.

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Dariela Delgado
March 7, 2023

St. Armands residents gather for annual dinner

St. Armands residents association hosts their annual dinner at Sarasota Yacht Club on March 7.

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Dariela Delgado
March 5, 2023

Downtown Sarasota gets in the groove for the blues

The Downtown Sarasota Blues Festival took over JD Hamel Park on March 3-5.

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Dariela Delgado
March 5, 2023

Temple Emanu-El gets into character for Purim

The temple hosted its annual Purim Carnival on March 5.

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Dariela Delgado
March 5, 2023

A book signing that embraces the ability in disability

The Haven's Development Director Hallie Young held her first book signing for her newly published book, "My Disability Is My Superpower: Seeing the Ability in Disability."

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Dariela Delgado
March 2, 2023

Lighthouse takes steps toward a brighter future

Lighthouse Vision Loss Education Center continues helping those with vision loss as it works on repairing its home.

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By Child Protection Center
March 2, 2023

10th Anniversary Celebration Blue Ties and Butterflies on March 29

Child Protection Center invites you to bring transformational healing for victims of abuse at the 10th anniversary celebration of Blue Ties and Butterflies.