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  • By Ian Swaby
  • July 29, 2025
Kids learn how to build home decor at Nailed It DIY Studio summer camp
  • By Dana Kampa
  • July 29, 2025
Volunteers come from all over to help protect local shores
  • By Carlin Gillen
  • July 28, 2025
Resident's legacy is remembered at the NAMI YANA Sarasota
  • By Dana Kampa
  • July 28, 2025
St. Regis hosts chamber cocktail hour connection
  • By Carlin Gillen
  • July 28, 2025
Longboat Turtle Walk hosts final walk of the summer
  • By Ian Swaby
  • July 27, 2025
The Bazaar celebrates Christmas in July and Jimmy Buffett's birthday
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • July 26, 2025
Summer Skills Camp in Lakewood Ranch gives kids with special needs a lift
  • By Madison Bierl
  • July 25, 2025
Good, clean fun at the Creative Child Learning Center in Lakewood Ranch
  • By Dana Kampa
  • July 22, 2025
Circle the Date kicks off summer shopping on St. Armands
  • By Ian Swaby
  • July 21, 2025
Bedrock Church hosts world record-breaker for marshmallows caught in mouth
  • By Ian Swaby
  • July 20, 2025
Sarasota celebrates reopening of beloved dog bar
  • By Madison Bierl
  • July 18, 2025
Hearts of ODA camp in Lakewood Ranch provides volunteer time and talent
  • By Jay Heater
  • July 17, 2025
City Furniture makes grand entrance into Sarasota market
  • By Carlin Gillen
  • July 14, 2025
Temple Beth Israel holds Shabbat ... with a twist
  • By Ian Swaby
  • July 14, 2025
ReptiDay provides destination for reptile enthusiasts
  • By Carlin Gillen
  • July 14, 2025
Rain or shine, count on the Downtown Sarasota Farmers Market to be there
  • By Madison Bierl
  • July 12, 2025
Waterside Place feels the energy during Movie in the Park
  • By Dana Kampa
  • July 12, 2025
Rotarians award virtual winners of Longboat's Hot Diggity Dog contest
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • July 10, 2025
A merry Barks and Brews at University Town Center draws people and pups
  • By Dana Kampa
  • July 7, 2025
Bird Key Yacht Club holds annual potato car races
  • By Dana Kampa
  • July 7, 2025
July Fourth Longboat Key butterfly release continues post-storm
  • By Carlin Gillen
  • July 6, 2025
Hamlet's Eatery celebrates Hot Dog Day with furry friends
  • By Ian Swaby
  • July 5, 2025
Community enjoys barbecue, bubbles at Selby Gardens' Fourth of July
  • By Ian Swaby
  • July 5, 2025
Fourth of July fireworks light up the Sarasota skies
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Resident's legacy is remembered at the NAMI YANA Sarasota
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  • July 28, 2025
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