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  • Harry Sayer
  • October 9, 2021
Kids costume up for Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Fest

The Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Festival runs every weekend in October.

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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • October 7, 2021
Ringling Underground returns with fashion showcase

The nighttime arts event was held Oct. 7.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 7, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: October 7

Gordon Silver captured this fawn munching on some greenery at Myakka River State Park.

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Alex and Tom Hedge have been learning the bells and whistles in their new Tesla.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • October 6, 2021
9-year-old's fascination with YouTube videos wins the family a new Tesla

Purchase of a T-shirt ends up the winning entry in a drawing for the 2021 car.

  • Sarasota
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Fr. Charleston Wilson has embraced his new rector position with gusto.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • October 4, 2021
New Church of the Redeemer rector embraces leadership role

Fr. Charleston Wilson was recently recognized as the new rector for the church.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Larry and Dawn Labanics have welcomed Tilly from a Lousiana shelter into their home.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • October 4, 2021
Hurricane pets find their way to local homes

Humane Society of Sarasota County has been taking in pets from damaged shelters in Louisiana.

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    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 2, 2021
Dragon boat racing roars again in Sarasota

More than 900 athletes descend upon Sarasota's Nathan Benderson Park for national dragon boat event.

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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • October 2, 2021
Art enthusiasts gather at downtown craft festival

The annual Downtown Sarasota Craft Festival was held Oct. 2 and 3.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 30, 2021
East County weather page photo: September 30

John LeClaire captured these wood ducks at sunrise in Celery Fields.

  • Sarasota
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The plant sale is Friday, October 9. From 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Twin Lakes Park is at 6700 Clark Rd. (East of 75). Free admission. Cash/checks only for all plant sales. On rain or shine!
    By
  • Andréa Martone
  • September 30, 2021
October plant sale benefits Sarasota master gardeners

Volunteers work to establish an education center at Twin Lakes Park.

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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • September 26, 2021
Fabulous Arts Foundation puts on music festival in Rosemary District

The arts and music festival went into the night on Sept. 25 and will continue with a film festival through Saturday, Oct. 2.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • September 26, 2021
Temple Sinai hosts animal celebration for Sukkot

The Animal Hour under the Sukkah event was held Sept. 26.

  • Sarasota
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Nathan Geffre joins in the parade.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • September 25, 2021
Temple Emanu-El celebrates Sukkot harvest festival

Temple families put on a parade on Sept. 25.

  • Sarasota
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Executive Director Anna Gonce, John Raleigh, Teresa Jones, Jen Steube and Rebecca Gustafson cut the ribbon.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • September 24, 2021
Humane Society celebrates grand opening

The animal group celebrated the end of a long road of development with a ribbon cutting on Sept. 24.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • September 24, 2021
Southside kindergartners sing for Go Gold event

The school's annual Go Gold day raises awareness of childhood cancer.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 23, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: September 23

Judith Horn captured these alligators relaxing alongside some spoonbills in Myakka State Park.

  • Sarasota
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Jacob's dad goofs off with a Joker toy while his son plays Fortnite.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • September 22, 2021
Sarasota Mom's TikTok message inspires safe gaming space for bullied kids

Linda Espada took to TikTok to decry the bullying her son Jacob experienced on Fortnite, and it spawned something positive.

  • Sarasota
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Anya Studebaker spends hours each week filming and editing her show in her dad's studio.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • September 21, 2021
Sarasota High School student parodies her own school's news

Sarasota High senior's parody news program fulfills her search for absurdities.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • September 17, 2021
Sarasota Chamber celebrates 101st annual meeting

About 400 members of the chamber met at the Hyatt Regency for lunch.

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

Richard Bottorff captured this image of an egret resting on one leg taking in the sunlight in Selby Gardens.

  • Sarasota
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Emory Conetta is particularly proud of the Robert Colescott gallery space.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • September 14, 2021
Sarasota native returns as museum curator

Sarasota native Emory Conetta has returned to her hometown to be Sarasota Art Museum's assistant curator.

  • Sarasota
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Drita Hajroja of the Drita Dawn business works on her art.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • September 12, 2021
Artful Giraffe hosts speakeasy soiree

The outdoor arts event was held Sept. 12.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • September 12, 2021
Sarasota National Cemetery holds 9/11 memorial ceremony

First responders, survivors and supporters paid their respects on Sept. 11.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 9, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: September 9

John Dinsmore captured the nightlife over Sarasota’s bayfront.

  • Sarasota
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Jane Herrin. File photo.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • September 9, 2021
9.11 Remembered: Fire marshal was with Bush team at Emma Booker

Herrin was in the same building as the President and watched the tragedy unfold from the media center.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 9, 2021
9.11 Remembered: Local events planned

Organizations across Sarasota and Manatee counties hold events to remember 9/11 on its 20th anniversary.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Thuy Nguyen is always thinking of her next new thing.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • September 8, 2021
Sarasotan tries new things on YouTube Channel

Sarasota woman enjoys the thrill of trying something new and releases her adventures each week on YouTube.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Nonprofits are carefully watching to see if COVID numbers will impact their events.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • September 6, 2021
Nonprofits look ahead to uncertain season

Changing pandemic landscape makes planning difficult for event organizers.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 2, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: September 2

Jacqui Grant captured this photo of sunflowers at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Andréa Martone
  • September 1, 2021
Asolo Rep plans sale of elaborate costume inventory

After decades without a costume sale, Asolo Repertory Theatre will open its doors at their Koski Production Center, offering a bargain sale on elaborate costumes

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 26, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: August 26

Gordon Silver captured this photo of wildflowers at Myakka River State Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Steve Scott says he's grateful to the Good Samaritan who administered CPR to him and wants to "pay it forward."
    By
  • Andréa Martone
  • August 26, 2021
Years later, Sarasota man wants to thank the 'angel' who saved him

2019 heart attack brings resident of Jefferson Center Retirement Home to new outlook.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • August 26, 2021
Chamber figures network at summer showcase

The 2021 Sarasota Chamber Summer Showcase was held Aug. 25.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Badger Bob's Services
  • August 26, 2021
Nothing But Hot Air?

Troubleshooting Your “Uncool” A/C

  • Sarasota
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Sponsored Content
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • August 22, 2021
Music Compound throws back to school bash

The rockin' event was held Aug. 21.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • August 22, 2021
Sarasota triathletes compete at Siesta Key

The annual competition was held Aug. 22.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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