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  • By Madison Bierl
  • June 23, 2025
Young performers tell the story of 'Shrek the Musical Jr.'
  • By Carlin Gillen
  • June 21, 2025
Summer Night Out has the Whitney Plaza buzzing with laugher and chatter
  • By Dana Kampa
  • June 18, 2025
Sarasota church The Harvest encourages community unity at Diverse Fest
  • By Dana Kampa
  • June 17, 2025
Juneteenth celebration brings together entrepreneurs
  • By Dana Kampa
  • June 17, 2025
The Bay Sarasota celebrates Father's Day
  • By Carlin Gillen
  • June 16, 2025
All smiles no trash at Mote's Sea to Shore: Clean and Explore Event
  • By Madison Bierl
  • June 14, 2025
Dad's Day Block Party attracts sports fans and superheroes
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • June 12, 2025
Mini crafters convene at Bob Gardner Park for summer camp
  • By Dana Kampa
  • June 10, 2025
Sarasota seniors ring in Pride Month
  • By Carlin Gillen
  • June 10, 2025
Heroes, villains and cartoon characters come to life at SRQCon 2025
  • By Jay Heater
  • June 10, 2025
All aboard for Father's Day weekend fun at RealRail in Bradenton
  • By Dana Kampa
  • June 9, 2025
Keeping 'America's best beach' sharp for World Ocean Day
  • By Dana Kampa
  • June 9, 2025
From aluminum to acrylic, St. Armands gets crafty
  • By Madison Bierl
  • June 5, 2025
One voice as lifetime puppeteer performs at Lakewood Ranch Library
  • By Ian Swaby
  • June 4, 2025
Sarasota City YMCA branch kicks off summer camp with pancake breakfast
  • By Ian Swaby
  • June 3, 2025
Booker High School celebrates 2025 graduates
  • By Ian Swaby
  • June 3, 2025
Riverview High School graduates take the next step
  • By Lori Sax
  • June 2, 2025
Grand Carnival event puts pride on parade
  • By Dana Kampa
  • June 2, 2025
Zota Beach Resort sets the scene for local business connections
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • June 1, 2025
Lakewood Ranch Farmers' Market offers produce and information
  • By Ian Swaby
  • May 30, 2025
Graduates walk the stage in record numbers at Sarasota High School
  • By Madison Bierl
  • May 30, 2025
Manatee school district leaders thank bus drivers the last day of the school year
  • By Ian Swaby
  • May 26, 2025
Memorial Day Parade carries on a tradition of remembrance
  • By Dana Kampa
  • May 26, 2025
Bird Key honors fallen heroes Memorial Day weekend
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  • June 23, 2025
Young performers tell the story of 'Shrek the Musical Jr.'
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Summer Night Out has the Whitney Plaza buzzing with laugher and chatter
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Sarasota church The Harvest encourages community unity at Diverse Fest
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  • June 17, 2025
Juneteenth celebration brings together entrepreneurs
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The Bay Sarasota celebrates Father's Day

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