Pilot relief program helps feed 300 local hungry families
SARASOTA — A hurricane relief pilot program recently launched by All Faiths Food Bank and Children First will finally get some permanent roots...
Harriet’s Flowers closes colorful chapter for new beginnings
The iconic and much beloved purveyor of all things floral - Harriet's Flowers - has closed its doors. But the family members who have...
Wreaths Across America Honors Deceased Ruskin Veterans
As read here in the Dec. 5 issue of The Observer News, the Wreaths Across America held a wreath laying event on Dec. 14...
‘Birdhouse Showcase’ a post-retirement passion for Apollo Beach couple
Expert woodworking and hand-painted designs mark the post-retirement plan for an Apollo Beach couple, who tap into their respective talents to build and decorate...
‘Lights in Bloom’ is a tropical winter wonderland
SARASOTA — Marie Selby Botanical Gardens’ annual “Lights in Bloom” holiday walk-through light show, runs select nights through Jan. 1. “Lights in...
‘Lights in Bloom’ is a tropical winter wonderland
SARASOTA — Marie Selby Botanical Gardens’ annual “Lights in Bloom” holiday walk-through light show, runs select nights through Jan. 1. “Lights in...
‘Putting our children first’: How gun safety as a nonpartisan issue helped local candidates...
Mother of four and former school psychologist, Liz Barker, successfully ran for the School Board District 2 in Sarasota, Florida. (Courtesy Liz Barker)...
What rare birds are in Bradenton this Christmas? See results of Manatee Audubon count
In an annual tradition, dozens of Bradenton-area bird lovers looked to the sky earlier this month for the 125th Audubon Christmas Bird Count....
Foot Locker quietly moves ahead with relocating HQ from NY to St. Pete
Heading into 2025, plans are in the works for Foot Locker, one of the biggest retail chains in the country, to move its corporate...
Gulf Coast Community Foundation Reaches $2.7 Million Milestone in Support to All Faiths Food...
Gulf Coast Community Foundation's (Gulf Coast) Board awarded All Faiths Food Bank $30,000 from the Gould Family Trust Foundation to support the 2025 Campaign...
