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  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • September 15, 2025
Manasota BUDS reaps harvest of Pineapple Kitchen's special event
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  • September 14, 2025
Artists showcase unique creations at St. Armands Art Festival
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  • September 14, 2025
Pink is perfect for breast cancer fundraiser at The Mall at UTC
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  • September 14, 2025
And the Oscar goes to charity in Lakewood Ranch
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  • September 13, 2025
Longboat exhibition to showcase multimedia artists
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  • September 12, 2025
Great Scallop Search yields 20 sightings in Sarasota Bay
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  • September 11, 2025
USF Sarasota-Manatee hosts 9/11 remembrance ceremony
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  • September 8, 2025
Exotic car show kicks off St. Armands' events season
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Girls Inc. scores with Totally Tailgate
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  • September 7, 2025
Shelter rolls out red carpet for pups at Oscars-themed fundraiser
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • September 5, 2025
Sarasota meet-up group finds its groove at UTC
  • By Madison Bierl
  • September 5, 2025
The Windsor of Lakewood Ranch celebrates 20 years
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  • September 3, 2025
Booker High hosts grand opening of its field house
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  • August 30, 2025
Church members dig in at 2025 Christ Church fish fry
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  • August 29, 2025
Business casual: Sarasota Chamber holds its grand expo
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  • August 29, 2025
Church hits the high note to wrap up its midsummer series
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  • August 28, 2025
Remodeled and ready: St. Armands gallery hosts Longboat chamber
  • By Ian Swaby
  • August 25, 2025
Music Compound marks a year in new Sarasota location
  • By Madison Bierl
  • August 23, 2025
Live music, Polynesian dancers attract a crowd at UTC Night Market
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  • August 21, 2025
Soccer fans in paradise at Premier Sports Campus
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  • August 19, 2025
Bee Ridge Florist welcomes community inside for Feel Good Fair
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  • August 19, 2025
Longboat community connects at networking doubleheader
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  • August 18, 2025
Attendees live their best life in the Siesta Key Drum Circle
  • By Madison Bierl
  • August 17, 2025
Special Olympics athletes stand up to the challenge at Sarasota paddling event
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And the Oscar goes to charity in Lakewood Ranch
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