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  • 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.

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

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

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Joe Jennings has been an enduring tennis fan, to the point of designing his own racket. (Photo by Harry Sayer)
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  • 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.

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(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
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    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.

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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.

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    By
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  • 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.

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Holocaust survivors Lora and Sigmund Tobias with students. (Courtesy photo)
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  • 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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Brandon Thrift created the artistic crosswalk for the Community Day School. (Courtesy photo Karina Herrera)
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • August 17, 2022
Local artist paints 3D crosswalk for Community Day School

Brandon Thrift, known for the "Spread Love" art around town, created a 3D crosswalk for the school.

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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • August 14, 2022
Locals get down at Van Wezel Friday Fest

The monthly event was again held on Aug. 12.

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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • August 13, 2022
Comic fans assemble at SarasotaCon

Comic convention makes its debut in Sarasota.

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Steve DiBio has been accumulating hot dog recipes for years. (Photo by Harry Sayer)
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • August 11, 2022
Downtown hot dog eatery Doggystyle highlights culture across the country

Steve DiBio runs the Main Street restaurant that offers regional-specific hot dogs including New York, Chicago and Philadelphia styles.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 11, 2022
Sarasota weather page photo: August 11

Diane Suner captured this white ibis walking the shore on Lido Beach.

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The plaques are being slowly taken out, cleaned and returned. (Photo by Harry Sayer)
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • August 10, 2022
St. Armands circus plaques removed for cleaning

Don't worry about possible thievery. The missing Circus Ring of Fame plaques are part of a process.

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Blanco will have two art pieces shown at the exhibition. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • August 10, 2022
Sarasota artist enters illustration exhibition in Italy

Artist Jorge Blanco had two works submitted to the exhibition running in Italy from Aug. 6-28.

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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • August 10, 2022
Sarasota students return for 2022-23 school year

Alta Vista Elementary School parents and students were up bright and early for the first day of school on Aug. 10.

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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • August 8, 2022
Crowds enjoy spectacle at traveling Loomis Bros. Circus

The traveling circus made its visit to Sarasota from Aug. 5-7.

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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • August 7, 2022
Fresh Fridays return with jazz night

August's block party was held outside the Art Ovation hotel.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 4, 2022
Sarasota weather page photo: August 4

MaryAnn Tygh Parks captured this photo of a fawn having a bite to eat at Myakka River State Park.

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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • August 1, 2022
Sarasota organizations provide backpacks for students

The Greatness Beyond Measure and Barbershop Men of Prayer groups donated 500 backpacks to students ahead of the new school year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • July 31, 2022
Families ponder puzzles at Sarasota Art Museum

The Puzzlelicious event was held July 29 and 30.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • July 31, 2022
Students learn the ropes at circus summer camp

Campers end each week of class at Circus Arts Conservatory with a performance for friends and family.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 28, 2022
Sarasota weather page photo: July 28

MaryAnn Tygh Parks photographed this turkey in Myakka River State Park.

  • Sarasota
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Daphne White and Abigail Gbadebo have been participating in Miss Amazing competitions on and off for 10 years. (Photo by Harry Sayer)
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • July 28, 2022
Sarasota mother and daughter head to Miss Amazing pageant

Abigail Gbadebo will serve as the Miss Florida representative for the weekend at the national Miss Amazing event in Nashville.

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(Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • July 27, 2022
Sarasota Memorial Hospital earns spot on Best Hospitals list

The hospital earned accolades from U.S. News in multiple categories.

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Larry Paul's "Anna Maria Island Sunset 85" will be part of the artist's show at Island Gallery West. (Courtesy Photo by Larry Paul.)
    By
  • Spencer Fordin
  • July 26, 2022
The best things to do around Sarasota for July 28 to Aug. 3

Dance takes center stage in Sarasota this week, and there's also art, theater, music and comedy on tap at local venues.

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  • Things To Do
Several city representatives held a press conference on Thursday. (Photos by Harry Sayer)
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • July 25, 2022
Sarasota pays tribute to MLB legend Buck O'Neil

The historic baseball player and MLB's first Black coach was recently honored with a mural and a key to the city.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Scholarship Committee Chair Peggy Lammers with recipient Grace Lucas, recipient Samantha McLeod, Jeffrey Nunes and recipient Jessica Burdette (Photos by Lesley Dwyer)
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • July 25, 2022
Longboat Island Chapel awards 10 scholarships to local students

The students each received $1,500 for tuition, boarding and books.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 21, 2022
Sarasota weather page photo: July 21

Pat Donnelly photographed this roseate spoonbill and white ibis in Village Walk pond in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • July 21, 2022
Murder mystery summer camp stretches creative muscles

Campers at Faulhaber Fab Lab use their wits to solve a crime most foul.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The service has been operating since 2017. (File photo)
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • July 20, 2022
Siesta Breeze Trolley hits 1 million riders

The service has been in operation since 2017.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • July 19, 2022
Music Compound beats to its own drum with summer camp

The campers learn all sorts of instruments and music styles throughout the summer.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 14, 2022
Sarasota weather page photo: July 14

Gordon Silver captured a lesser yellowlegs sandpiper at Myakka River State Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • July 14, 2022
10 fun things to do in Sarasota

Whether you're visiting or live here, there are at least this many experiences that shouldn't be ignored.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The latest Waves and Wheels party got people going at the casino tables. (Photo courtesy of Lori Sax)
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • July 13, 2022
Suncoast Charities for Children shifts summer offerings

The organization's second annual festival runs through July 14.

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  • Neighbors
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