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Top County Parks to Take Your Dog

There are so many dog-friendly parks in Sarasota-Manatee.

09/27/2017 By Staff

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Dog Yoga, Massage and More: How to Keep Your Pup Healthy and Happy

Your pooch will love these stressbusters and wellness boosters.

09/27/2017 By Megan McDonald and Emma Burke

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Your Canine Calendar

Check out these pupcoming events.

09/27/2017 By Emma Burke

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Six Dog-Friendly Sarasota Eateries

We get it: It’s hard to leave your pup alone at his food bowl when you head out for a night on the town. Here’s a sampling of spots where you can chow down with your chowhound.

09/27/2017 By Megan McDonald and Emma Burke

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There are a Plethora of Pet Boarding Options in Sarasota

Can’t take your best friend to work with you? No problem. Sarasota's got tons of doggie day care options that’ll make your pooch feel right at home. Here are a few.

09/27/2017 By Megan McDonald and Emma Burke

Honors

Dog Treat Manufacturer a Finalist for 'Woman of the Year' Award

Kelly Ison, co-owner and CEO of Sarasota's Einstein Pets, was recently named a finalist in the Women in the Pet Industry Network's awards competition.

09/20/2017 By staff

Construction

Company Holds Groundbreaking for New Pet Resort

J.E. Charlotte Construction Corp. recently broke ground on the Lakewood Ranch location of Bayside Pet Resort.

08/04/2017 By staff

Deals

Dental, Nail, Pet Businesses to Join Whole Foods and Others in New Shopping Strip

Great Expressions Dental Centers, Lee Nails, Banfield Pet Hospital, Greenwise Dry Cleaner, Wawa and Zoë’s Kitchen will join the new Whole Foods Market in Sarasota's University Station shopping strip.

07/26/2017 By staff

Tail Waggers

Kelly and Robert Ison Make Healthy Treats for Dogs

Annual demand exceeds 10,000 pounds.

06/21/2017 By Hannah Wallace

Animals

Animal Rescue Coalition Performs Surgery No. 50,000

The Animal Rescue Coalition recently announced that it has spayed or neutered 50,000 dogs and cats since the organization's founding in 1998.

11/22/2016 By staff

In Town

Beach Boys' Brian Wilson Comes to Sarasota on Sept. 11 in Celebration of Pet Sounds

We asked Wilson about the 50th anniversary of Pet Sounds and his career.

08/31/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Heat Index

Pet Portraitist Nancy Colby is an Advocate for Animals

The North Port-based artist travels with her cats to art shows around Florida.

06/22/2016 By Ilene Denton

Regulations

Workshops Address New 'Puppy Mill' Rules

New guidelines affect commercial establishments, such as pet stores, but include exemptions for hobby breeders, animal shelters and animal welfare organizations.

05/11/2016 Research by staff