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RealRail President Allen Novak and club member Doug Neumann work on the O Scale train layout that will be available during the club's special event June 14-15.
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  • Jay Heater
  • June 10, 2025
All aboard for Father's Day weekend fun at RealRail in Bradenton

The model railroad club will celebrates its 50th anniversary June 14-15.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Runners start off on the course.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • June 9, 2025
Run club at local craft beer bar grows to hundreds in size

99 Bottles' Run Club has become a fitness and social hangout for the local community.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Monique, a loggerhead sea turtle, crawls into the ocean off Lido Beach.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • June 5, 2025
Turtle walks start Saturday on Longboat Key

Longboat Key Turtle Watch hosts community walks through June and July.

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  • Neighbors
Jesse Nager stars as Jesus in Asolo Repertory Theatre's production of "Jesus Christ Superstar," which runs through June 28 at FSU Center for the Performing Arts.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 3, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for June 6-11

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

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  • Things To Do
Harry's Continental Kitchen is highlighting all things local at a seafood-based fundraiser dinner benefitting Suncoast Waterkeeper.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • May 29, 2025
Harry's Continental Kitchen to feature local seafood at benefit dinner

Longtime Longboat Key restaurant Harry's Continental Kitchen is partnering with Sammy's Seafood and Jackson Family Wines for a one-night "Sea-to-Table" fundraiser.

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