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Father John Bociu stands in front of the icons at the entrance to the altar at St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • February 5, 2022
Greek Festival in Sarasota puts Byzantine-style art on display with church tour

Festival offers chance to view Byzantine-style with a tour of the St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church of Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Peter Wish
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 4, 2022
Book Talk, Mayor Erik Arroyo visit Selby Library

The first speaker was Peter Wish, an author whose strategy Arroyo used in his campaign.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
American alligators have a crucial role in keeping wetland habitats healthy, and alter habitats in ways that benefit other species. (Photo by Miri Hardy)
    By
  • Miri Hardy
  • February 4, 2022
American alligators keep Myakka's wetlands healthy

Deep Hole at Myakka's Wilderness Preserve is an important dry season refuge.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A couple enjoying a previous vow-renewal ceremony. Photo courtesy of Sarasota County.
    By
  • Blake Fussell
  • February 4, 2022
Vow-renewal tradition to continue on Siesta Key Beach

Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources will hold it's annual vow-renewal ceremony on Siesta Key and Nokomis Beach on Valentine's Day. Registration is open online through Feb. 7.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 3, 2022
Sarasota weather page photo: February 3

Gordon Silver captured this sunset over Sarasota Bay from Centennial Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarah Glass leads the children in dance each week.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • February 2, 2022
Free dance class is Sarasota woman's way to give back

After a series of medical setbacks, Deanna Williams remembers what dance meant to her.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Albert Castiglia, a blues guitarist, will be a headliner at Giving Hunger the Blues. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • January 31, 2022
Giving Hunger the Blues concert returns to Nathan Benderson Park

The Jazz Club of Sarasota presents the 24th annual Giving Hunger the Blues at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • January 30, 2022
Junior League puts on fundraiser at Big Cat Habitat

The organization held its 5th annual Jungle Jamboree on Jan. 29.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • January 27, 2022
Southside Elementary students honor Holocaust victims through Daffodil Project

Families left daffodils outside the school on Jan. 27.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 27, 2022
Sarasota weather page photo: January 27

Michele Jasen captured this bald eagle flying away from its nest on Lido Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
David Klein has plenty of rare coins and valuables.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • January 26, 2022
Sarasota coin group searches for rare coins

The group meets at Sarasota Rare Coin Gallery Inc. each month.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This year's sale is held in the Scottish Rite building.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • January 26, 2022
Karin Gustafson leads her 15th annual estate sale

The 15th annual Karin's Causes sales starts Jan. 27.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • January 23, 2022
RADD Night market kicks off PINCfest

The RADD Night Market was held Jan. 20.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 20, 2022
Sarasota weather page photo: January 20

Diane Suner captured this photo of a snowy egret on Lido Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Orlando-based vendor Betinha Murta had several "Alice in Wonderland"-styled designs.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • January 19, 2022
Crafters show inch-high designs at miniature festival

The Sarasota Fun in the Sun festival was held Jan. 14-16.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Samantha Miller has her digital artwork blown up to poster size.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • January 18, 2022
Embracing Our Differences returns for 2022 exhibit

The annual showcase has new artwork on display at Bayfront Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • January 17, 2022
Chris Christie headlines RCLA lecture

The former governor of New Jersey spoke at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Jan. 17.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • January 17, 2022
Sarasota Seafood & Music Festival returns to J.D. Hamel Park

The festival had two lively days starting Jan. 14,

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

Dawn Scire captured this colorful image of sunset on Siesta Key beach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nicci Kobritz, R.N., Nurse Practitioner Founder, Youthful Aging Home Care
  • January 13, 2022
Three Signs that Aging Parents Need In-Home Health Care Assistance

It is crucial to know the signs that your parents need help at home.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sponsored Content
  • By Boys and Girls Club of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties
  • January 13, 2022
As You Make Your Resolution This Year, We are Making One, Too

The best way for us to achieve these resolutions as an organization, and as a community, is together.

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Sponsored Content
Kristopher Paul has made a few versions of his Sam Wilson Captain America suit.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • January 11, 2022
Cosplayer finds a niche portraying superheroes

Longtime cosplayer Kristopher Paul walks in the Sarasota Holiday Parade as a costumed adventurer each year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • January 9, 2022
Shake, Rattle and Soul Fest pays tribute to the King

The two-day festival hosted an Elvis concert on his birthday Jan. 8.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • January 8, 2022
Bazaar brings the bubbles at weekend show

The Bubble Festival was held Jan. 8 at the Bazaar at Apricot and Lime.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • January 8, 2022
Fans of Fresh Fridays cut a rug on dance night

The third Fresh Fridays block party had locals dancing the night away on Jan. 7.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
During the Myakka River Christmas Bird Count, staff and visitors covered 152 miles in 78 hours, with a resulting record of 125 bird species. (Miri Hardy)
    By
  • Miri Hardy
  • January 7, 2022
Myakka counts record bird species

Christmas bird count delivers encouraging news.

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

Judy Cline captured this tree frog hiding out on a rose in Sunnyside Retirement Village in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Garrett works at the barber shop when not in school.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • January 4, 2022
Sarasota High School student cuts hair after hours

Seventeen-year-old Landon Garrett works as a licensed barber outside of school.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer
  • January 1, 2022
Sarasota crowds flock to New Year's Eve Pineapple Drop

The annual block party returned on Dec. 31.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 29, 2021
2021 Digital Year in Review

We bring you the best of YourObserver.com from 2021.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
DeRice has plenty of guests filling up her guest room.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • December 23, 2021
Casey Key woman's toy run goes into overdrive

Julie DeRice organizes the Casey Key Toy Drive each year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Skip Dyrda painted the security bollards in the form of a globe.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • December 23, 2021
Sarasota residents' good deeds land them on The Nice List

Charitable acts around the holidays worth mentioning.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The skinny but jolly old elf's T-shirt  wishes everyone would "Spread Joy, Not Germs''
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • December 22, 2021
Skeleton at medical office wishes everyone merry Christmas

Message is clear: spread joy, not germs

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 16, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: December 16

Darlene Edelman stopped to take this photo of lily pads floating in a lake at UTC Mall in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
5142 Bunyan Street — This house brings a slide full of penguins and reindeer.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • December 13, 2021
Sarasota's sidewalk spectacles sparkle for the holidays

Homes make the season twinkle with electricity and creativity.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • December 13, 2021
Sarasota Holiday Arts & Crafts Festival brings cheer to J.D. Hamel Park

The art festival went through the weekend from Dec. 11-12.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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