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

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

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  • 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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  • 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)
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  • 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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  • 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)
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  • 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)
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  • 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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  • 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.

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    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.

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  • September 22, 2022
Sarasota weather page photo: September 22

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

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    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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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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  • By Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties
  • 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.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Bayview Dental Associates
  • September 12, 2022
Can I Avoid Staining My Teeth After Drinking Red Wine?

Can I Avoid Staining My Teeth After Drinking Red Wine?

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  • Harry Sayer
  • September 11, 2022
Sarasota County hosts 9/11 remembrance ceremony

Local figures paid their respects on the 21st anniversary of Sept. 11.

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Easily recognized by its heart-shaped leaves, the highly invasive air potato vine displaces native species and disrupts important ecological functions. (Photo by Miri Hardy)
    By
  • Miri Hardy
  • September 11, 2022
Invasive plants displace natives, threaten biodiversity

Restoring native plant communities supports native wildlife.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 8, 2022
Sarasota weather page photo: September 8

Dale Hayes captured this spoonbill flying over Myakka River State Park.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • September 7, 2022
USF Sarasota-Manatee students pay tribute to 9/11 victims

Students put down 2,977 flags in support of the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001.

  • Sarasota
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The Dorothy Day is heading to New York to enter service. (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • September 7, 2022
Staten Island Ferry passes Sarasota on its way to New York

A ferry boat on a 14-day journey from Port St. Joe cruised through the Gulf of Mexico on the way to the Big Apple.

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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • September 5, 2022
Fresh Fridays brings Americana to Sarasota

The "American Routes" party was held Sept. 2.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • September 4, 2022
Sailing regatta brings student sailors to Sarasota

The 74th annual Labor Day Regatta was held Sept. 3.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 1, 2022
Sarasota weather page photo: September 1

Gordon Silver captured a pair of gators at Myakka River State Park.

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The Sick Leave team brought in a 103.2 pound black grouper. (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • September 1, 2022
Sarasota fishers win big at Sarasota Slam

The crew of the Sick Leave reeled in a 103.2-pound grouper during the annual tournament.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 26, 2022
Sarasota weather page photo: August 25

Dale Hayes captured this mother and baby owl in Myakka River State Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Joe Jennings has been an enduring tennis fan, to the point of designing his own racket. (Photo by Harry Sayer)
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • August 25, 2022
Sarasota resident celebrates a lifetime of achievements with 100th birthday

Joe Jennings' near-century of life has been full of adventures and activity.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
(Photo courtesy of Samantha Ponzillo)
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • August 24, 2022
JFCS of the Suncoast and food truck vendors raise funds for family

A food truck rally raised $10,000 for the Mendoza family on Aug. 21.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • August 23, 2022
Sarasota County Election Day turnout more than 36%

The winner-take-all school board races highlight a ballot that also includes countywide and state campaigns.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • August 22, 2022
Sarasota Young Professionals gather at annual summit

The annual conference was held at the Carlisle Inn on Aug. 19.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 18, 2022
Sarasota weather page photo: August 18

Gordon Silver captured a ruddy turnstone and two willet sandpipers feeding along Sarasota Bay near Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Holocaust survivors Lora and Sigmund Tobias with students. (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • August 18, 2022
Temple Sinai to host Holocaust survivor speaker series

The first of the four part series will be held Aug. 21.

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