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Strandhus, a modern Lido Shores estate, will be one of the homes discussed during MOD Week. (Courtesy photo)
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  • Spencer Fordin
  • November 7, 2022
MOD Weekend celebrates architects at work in the tropics and beyond

Architects and scholars will tour local Sarasota homes and talk about what homes in tropical climates around the world have in common.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 3, 2022
Sarasota weather page photo: November 3

Gordon Silver captured this photo of a cardinal perched in an oak tree in Myakka River State Park.

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The Grinch himself joins the 2021 Village Holiday Parade on Siesta Key.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 3, 2022
The best things to do this season on Siesta, Lido, Longboat keys

The don’t-miss events from around the keys in November, December and January.

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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • November 1, 2022
Siesta Key plays host to Halloween trick or treaters

Kids dress up in their Oct. 31 best to make their rounds for candy.

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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • October 31, 2022
Dog lovers play up costumes in Sarasota's 14th annual Dog-O-Ween

Dozens showed up for the Halloween event in downtown Sarasota.

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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • October 29, 2022
Bazaar offers tricks and treats for Halloween

Kids picked up candy and played during the Bazaar's Halloween event in Sarasota.

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  • October 27, 2022
Sarasota weather page photo: October 27

Jon Boscia captured these storm clouds looming over Sarasota from Golden Gate Point.

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    By
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  • October 25, 2022
Baby Basics of Sarasota celebrates fairy tales at annual luncheon

The annual luncheon was held Oct. 24.

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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • October 24, 2022
Fire teams compete at chili cook-off

Firefighters competed for the best recipe in the annual Morton's Firehouse Chili Cook-Off festival.

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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • October 23, 2022
RADD Night moves to the Bay

The latest event was held on Oct. 20.

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    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • October 21, 2022
Walsh named chair of the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce

Walsh is only the seventh woman to take on the role in 102 years.

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  • October 20, 2022
Sarasota weather page photo: October 20

Becky Edwards captured this honey bee on a flower in Sarasota.

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JFCS of the Suncoast recently held its own food truck fundraiser event for groups on Oct. 13. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • October 18, 2022
Sarasota nonprofits raise funds for hurricane victims

The nonprofit community has been active in collecting funds and passing along supplies to people in need.

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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • October 17, 2022
"A little off the top''

Spooky scene plays out at a Sarasota hair salon.

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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • October 17, 2022
The Bay Park opens with 10 days of celebration

Locals flocked to the new park for a We The Kings concert, a food festival and more.

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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • October 16, 2022
Newtown hosts Big Mama's Collard Greens Festival

The annual festival made its return on Oct. 15.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 13, 2022
Sarasota weather page photo: October 13

MaryAnn Tygh Parks captured this heron taking off over Celery Fields.

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There are still quite a few historical structures you can learn about on the walk.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • October 11, 2022
Getting Away: Historic Spanish Point

The history-filled nature area reopened on Oct. 10.

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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • October 10, 2022
Families flock to Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Festival

An annual tradition offers a lot more than just picking out a pumpkin.

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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • October 9, 2022
Sarasota's Fresh Friday event raises money for Hurricane Ian relief

The monthly event was held Oct. 7.

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According to native American folklore, white ibis are last to shelter before storms, and first to emerge afterwards, thus symbolizing both danger and optimism.  (Miri Hardy)
    By
  • Miri Hardy
  • October 7, 2022
Extreme weather, like that of Hurricane Ian, affects region's wildlife

Though hurricanes are part of the natural environment, increasingly intense storms will likely make it more difficult for them to bounce back.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 6, 2022
Sarasota weather page photo: October 6

Becky Edwards captured this sunset photo on Siesta Key public beach.

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  • By Youthful Aging Home Care
  • October 6, 2022
What's the Advantage of the Progressive Model of Home Health Care?

What's the Advantage of the Progressive Model of Home Health Care?

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  • October 5, 2022
Pets, owners have a blessed day at Siesta Key church

Blessing of the Pets at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church is an annual tradition.

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Van Wezel Performing Arts Center escaped major damage in Hurricane Ian and will stage a benefit concert on Friday. (Photo by Spencer Fordin)
    By
  • Spencer Fordin
  • October 4, 2022
Van Wezel and Sarasota Orchestra team up for benefit concert

The storm is done, but the recovery is just beginning. And the Sarasota Orchestra and Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall are teaming up to raise money.

  • Arts + Culture
Manatee County officials urged motorists not to drive into standing water. Here a pickup truck is covered by floodwaters on Upper Manatee River Road. (Photo by Jay Heater)
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 1, 2022
See the impact of Hurricane Ian in Sarasota, Manatee

Heavy rainfall and hurricane-force winds hit Sarasota and Manatee counties Wednesday, causing damage across the region.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 29, 2022
Sarasota weather page photo: September 29

MaryAnn Tygh Parks captured this mother and baby moorhen out for a swim in Celery Fields.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • September 27, 2022
Airport officials: We're not a shelter

SRQ plans to shut down at 8 p.m. Tuesday.

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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • September 24, 2022
JFCS relies on strong arms to raise money for mental health

Push for Mental Health attracts dozens to do hundreds of pushups for raise money to help youth, teens, adults and seniors.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 22, 2022
Sarasota weather page photo: September 22

Becky Edwards took this close up photo of a flower in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • September 18, 2022
Sarasota Children's Garden embraces pirate life

Children had a lively time at the annual Talk Like A Pirate Day event.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 15, 2022
Sarasota weather page photo: September 15

Bill Hutchins captured this dolphin mid jump near Palm Island Resort on Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 15, 2022
Longboat Key weather page photo: September 15

Leighton Allenby captured this black skimmer flying along the shore on Longboat Key beach.

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(Photo by Harry Sayer)
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • September 15, 2022
Getting Away: Oscar Scherer State Park brings all the solitude you need

The Florida state park offers miles of trails, plenty of wildlife and waterways to kayak and snorkel.

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  • September 15, 2022
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Physical Plant is forging forward with a new lineup and a new album. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Spencer Fordin
  • September 12, 2022
New lineup, new album for band with New College roots

Physical Plant emerged from the pandemic with a new album, two new members and a resolve to keep writing new songs.

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