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  • By Boys & Girls Clubs, Sarasota and DeSoto Counties |
  • September 26, 2024
Building Champions: How Boys & Girls Clubs Are Shaping Sarasota and DeSoto’s Future All-Stars

For more than 50 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties has been building our community’s future championship team.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sponsored Content
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 3, 2009
Swine flu vaccine available to Longboaters

Sarasota County Health Department is offering free swine-flu vaccinations to all Longboat Key residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 4, 2010
Gamble Plantation holds annual festival

The 10th annual festival will run Feb.6-7.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 11, 2010
Swine flu vaccine offered at Bayfront Park

The Bayfront Park Recreation Center will be the host of a free swine flu vaccine clinic Feb. 17 and 24.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • May 13, 2010
Sarasota ninjas hold their poses

A free "ninja class" was offered Tuesday, May 11, at SYSTEM, 325 School Ave., under the guidance of "ninja master" (and strength trainer) Rick Wisotzke.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 7, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Sarasota Open Kids' Day

Kids' Day will feature games, prizes and free admission for children.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 6, 2010
Lady Pirates host volleyball clinic

The Braden River High varsity volleyball team and the Sarasota Volleyball Academy will be hosting a free volleyball skills clinic for all girls ages 8-14.

  • East County
  • Sports
Drs. William Soscia, William Lahners and Joshua Kim
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 9, 2011
Doctors restore sight through cataract surgeries

The Center for Sight performed 30 free cataract surgeries May 18 for people without insurance or no means to pay through Mission Cataract USA, a nationwide project involving hundreds of eye surgeons through the U.S.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The city of Sarasota enacted a beach-smoking ban last year.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 17, 2010
Commission OKs tobacco-free parks push

The state wants to increase by 10% the number of parks that ban tobacco use.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 7, 2010
Mustangs top Rams

Tim Greenamoyer hit two free throws in overtime, propelling the Lakewood Ranch High boys basketball team to a 75-72 victory over Sarasota Riverview Dec. 4

  • East County
  • Sports
The Amazing Kenny makes balloon animals for kids at Children’s World. Courtesy photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 15, 2012
Toy stories

Sarasota residents celebrated Neighborhood Toy Store Day Saturday, Nov. 10, at Children's World.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Levi Silljestrom, Finn Silljestrom and Dewey Silljestrom
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • February 8, 2019
Pop in a movie at Church of the Redeemer

Church of the Redeemer's family movie night showcased "Incredibles 2."

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The tattoo features Solorzano with his arms crossed.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • April 10, 2019
Siesta Key pizza deal involves ink

your town

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Cade Strom warms up for the 2014 Dig the Beach Volleyball Tournament on Siesta Key Beach.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • July 10, 2015
Weekend Best Bet: Dig the Beach Volleyball Tournament

Residents prepare to dig deep for the annual volleyball tournament on Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • November 28, 2016
Longboat Key Chamber plans holiday bash

Harry's Continental Kitchen will provide free hors d'oeuvres at the annual event.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota Brides and Formalwear gave away a dozen dresses during the event.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • July 16, 2013
Sarasota Brides and Formalwear donates wedding dresses

Brides Across America is a nationwide charity event that provides free wedding dresses to military brides.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 26, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Bust a move at SRQ Dances 2013

In honor of National Dance Week, the Sarasota-Manatee Dance Alliance has partnered with the West Coast Civic Ballet to launch SRQDances2013.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sisters Allison and Isabel Dunn dip their feet in the lake to cool off.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • April 21, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Oscar Sherer State Park 24th Annual Earth Day

Oscar Sherer State Park held its 24th Annual Earth Day celebration Sunday, April 21 to get the community to enjoy the park and the great outdoors. Entry was free and approximately 1,500 people came to the park for Earth Day. Community members enjoyed free kayaking, guided hikes, BBQ, kids games, a coloring contest, photo contest and live music all day long. 'We are always taking from the planet,' said Park Manager Tony Clements. 'This is a good way to come back to earth and make a difference.'

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A community document-shredding event will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 15, in the Town Hall parking lot.
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • August 5, 2014
Town Hall to host document shredding event

Longboat Key residents will have an opportunity to shred their unwanted documents for free.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Scruff McGruff will also be in attendance to greet guests for the film.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 9, 2014
Sarasota Police host free outdoor movies

Sarasota Police rescheduled outdoor screening of Disney's "Frozen" and "Cars" for Saturday night.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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