Join the Humane Society of Sarasota County for its 19th Annual Howl-O-Ween Pet Costume Contest Oct. 26 at the Phillippi Farmhouse Market. Find a costume for your four-legged friend and scope out the competition while you enjoy all the market has to offer: locally grown vegetables, fruits, plants and herbs, an assortment of prepared foods, … MORE>>

Ah, the dog park. The magical canine land where dog moms and dads have the best of times, and sometimes, the worst of times. But the bad experiences can be avoided as they tend to involve owners who have no knowledge, or possibly even regard for, dog park etiquette. Yes, there is a such thing as dog park etiquette.  Let me … MORE>>

While we are out celebrating our independence from the UK (which is quite a thing to celebrate, nowadays) this Fourth of July – our precious pets are not as thrilled. There’s many reasons why this time of year gets our fur-children scared and anxious, but fireworks are the biggest culprit. While cats also get unnerved during the festivities, … MORE>>

New College of Florida graduates, congrats! Sorry, you had to compete with the Tampa Bay Lightning’s playoff game. I’m sure no one was listening to them kick the Penguins ass, 4-3, during the commencement ceremony Friday. Always the best #graduation gallery of the year: @NewCollegeofFL #classof2016 @DanWagner888 https://t.co/u0I64WXeGb pic.twitter.com/xIHHXwJ8hb — Vicki Dean (@vdeanfla) May 21, … MORE>>

The first piece of artwork to center  inside a roundabout will remind visitors to Sarasota’s downtown that while we may disagree, we can meet in the middle. Blessing Hancock, a Seattle-based sculptor whose work is displayed in many of America’s biggest cities, was selected from a pool of 39 artists who applied to a world-wide … MORE>>

4 p.m. March 1, 2016 Dear Journal, The internet has been out in parts of Sarasota for almost 48 hours now. Food is scarce — I haven’t been shopping in two weeks because I was playing W.O.W. until I was rudely interrupted — and the faucets still work, so there is plenty of water. I am … MORE>>

Hundreds of local residents felt there way through the dark to arrive at Siesta Key beach well before the sun came up to celebrate the 60th annual Community Easter Sunrise Service. Families unfurled beach towels, lawn chairs or just sat in the cool sand of one of the best-rated beaches in the world to for … MORE>>

If  a little rain didn’t dampen your spirits then you likely made it outside. Perhaps you went to the Sarasota County Fair? First some music to put you in the fair/circus mood: I present to you, the 80th annual Sarasota County fair! The 80th annual Sarasota County Fair began yesterday. https://t.co/Ji6kCeTbH2 pic.twitter.com/byrHeiUxGu — SNN (@SNNTV) March … MORE>>

JDub’s is hosting Pints, Pies and Paws Saturday from 4 – 7 p.m. The event brings together Boxer Rescue Angels of Florida, Camp Bow Wow Sarasota and Dashing Dingo Pizza Co. for an afternoon of puppies and pizza. There will be a raffle benefiting Boxer Rescue Angels of Florida and a doggie pool to help … MORE>>

So, here I am putting together another #weekendinsocial when the Facebook gods throw me a bone. No, really, this is about cats and dogs. This weekend the Animal Clinic of the Humane Society of Sarasota County held a grand opening for its new facility at 1090 N. Tuttle Ave.  The new full-service, low-cost veterinary clinic offers preventative … MORE>>