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  • December 4, 2021
Crowds return for Sarasota Christmas Tree Lighting

The downtown tree lighting event returned Dec. 2.

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  • December 2, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: December 2

Darlene Edelman captured this photo of a fall sunset in University Park.

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  • December 2, 2021
Lido Key, Longboat members of Temple Emanu-El try Hanukkah on the beach

On the fourth night, members gathered on the beach for a unique celebration.

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  • November 29, 2021
Temple Sinai begins eight days of Hands On Hanukkah event

The family event will be at the Mall at UTC through Dec. 5.

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  • November 29, 2021
Chabad of Sarasota brings A Taste of Chanukah festival to Sarasota

The winter festival was held Nov. 28.

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  • November 28, 2021
Santa Claus returns to Siesta Key Holiday Parade

The 36th annual Light Up Siesta Key and Village Holiday Parade was held Nov. 27.

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Philadelphia's Alex Rendon flaps his wings to finish the Florida Turkey Trot 5K at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota on Thanksgiving morning. "I'm crazy," he says.
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  • November 25, 2021
Florida Turkey Trot in Sarasota draws almost 3,000 participants on Thanksgiving.

Nathan Benderson Park of Sarasota hosts 3,000 runners for Florida Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning.

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  • November 25, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: November 25

Gordon Silver captured these palms along a colorful sky on Sarasota Bay.

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  • November 25, 2021
Give back to the community this holiday season in Sarasota, Manatee

It’s easy to help others have a festive and memorable holiday season while making a difference in your town.

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  • November 25, 2021
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Tips for Keeping Your Home Cool During Thanksgiving.

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  • November 21, 2021
Retirees repair bikes for people in need

Sarasota resident Tom Ott leads a group of friends in repairing bicycles every week.

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Royal Chaffee proudly displays the rock he found.
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  • November 21, 2021
Children hunt for painted rocks at the Children's Garden Thanksgiving event

The scavenger hunt was held Nov. 21.

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  • November 19, 2021
Here's the pitch: Fruitville Elementary students make, promote and sell self-made toys

Mrs. Jeanette Schwaed's fourth grade class gets a lesson in sustainability and entrepreneurship with class project.

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  • November 18, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: November 18

Dana Cutalo captured this shelf of clouds over a lake in Sarasota.

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  • November 18, 2021
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  • November 16, 2021
All Star Children's Foundation celebrates grand opening

The campus for foster children has been years in the making.

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    By
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  • November 15, 2021
Sand sculptors compete at returning Siesta Key Crystal Classic

The event ran through Nov. 12-15.

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    By
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  • November 12, 2021
Medieval vs. Renaissance: Faire plays showcase life long ago

Our reporter steps back in time to explore who wore history better in two Sarasota-area events.

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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 11, 2021
Plymouth Harbor, Tidewell Hospice honor veterans with pinning ceremony

More than 40 of Plymouth Harbor's 80 veterans attended the ceremony and received a pin.

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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • November 11, 2021
Marine Corps celebrates 246th birthday

Veterans of the U.S. Marine Corps celebrated together on Nov. 10,

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Craig Mutch flew in from Vancouver to help get the competition ready.
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  • Harry Sayer
  • November 10, 2021
Sand sculptors prepare for Siesta Key's Crystal Classic

The sand sculpting competition returns Nov. 12.

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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • November 9, 2021
Local philanthropists recognized at National Philanthropy Day luncheon

The event was held on Nov. 9

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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • November 8, 2021
Sarasota embraces medieval life at Suncoast Renaissance Festival

Locals lived it up at the weekend festival.

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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • November 7, 2021
All Faiths Food Bank starts turkey distribution

Volunteers passed out turkeys at at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Nov. 6.

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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • November 6, 2021
Sarasota's debut of Fresh Friday dodges the stormy weather

The first in monthly event series took place Nov. 5.

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    By
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  • November 4, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: November 4

Luann LaRussa captured this sailboat at sunset on the Gulf of Mexico from Siesta Key.

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Converse feels he has a ways to go, but that's part of the fun.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • November 2, 2021
Local craftsman takes on bird carving challenge

Carver leaves his chairs to embark on a new, challenging undertaking.

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Lisa Genova speaks to the audience for an hour followed by an Q&A.
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  • Harry Sayer
  • November 1, 2021
Neuroscientist Lisa Genova resumes RCLA Town Hall Lecture Series

The speaker event was held on Nov. 1.

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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 1, 2021
St. Armands Fright Night was creepy good fun on Halloween

The Circle put on a spook-tacular event for hundreds of trick-or-treaters.

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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • October 31, 2021
Families flock to Siesta Key for Safe Treats

The annual Halloween event was Oct 30.

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Kim Couts and Andi, the rock star
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  • Harry Sayer
  • October 30, 2021
Sarasota dogs compete for best Halloween costume

The annual Sarasota Dog-A-Ween contest included more than 70 contestants.

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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • October 30, 2021
Boo at the Bazaar makes for happy Halloween

The Bazaar at Apricot and Lime hosted its annual event with plenty of candy and festive decor.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 28, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: October 28

Dee Blake captured this photo of the sunrise from Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
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Christina Fraser has made a haunted high seas production of her backyard.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • October 28, 2021
Halloween fanatics go deep for costume creations

Detailed outfits and makeup are just the beginning for these Oct. 31 enthusiasts. (Ask them about their characters' backstories.)

  • Sarasota
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Robby Wagner and Penny Lesnick pose with the Havdalah. Courtesy photo.
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  • Harry Sayer
  • October 26, 2021
Temple Emanu-El mixes costumes and ceremony at HavdalahWeen

The temple's annual Halloween party was held Oct. 23.

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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • October 24, 2021
Howl-O-Ween brings thrills and chills for families

The movie night event was held Oct. 23 at Ed Smith Stadium.

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