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  • By Anna Brugmann
  • July 28, 2017
Boys and Girls Club rocks the boat in first regatta
  • By Anna Brugmann
  • July 27, 2017
Alta Vista celebrates sixth annual Eagle Fest
  • By Berkley Mason
  • July 27, 2017
Lakewood Ranch's Cheers for Charity raises the bar
  • By Katie Johns
  • July 26, 2017
Republican Club mingles with town officials
  • By Katie Johns
  • July 25, 2017
Longboat Key Chamber hosts Business After Hours
Event hosts Sue and Burt Borgelt
  • By Katie Johns
  • July 24, 2017
Christ Church congregates for dinner
Marie Pelicano photographed these birds flocking on the shore of Lido Key. Shorebirds’ lives depend on healthy coastal features such as beaches, water and dunes.
  • By Observer Staff
  • July 24, 2017
Your Florida birds
  • By Anna Brugmann
  • July 22, 2017
City rededicates, renames Pineapple Park for Paul Thorpe
Patsy McLaughlin, Pat Johnson, Clarice Schetter
  • By Katie Johns
  • July 21, 2017
Longboat Island Chapel hosts summer barbecue
  • By Katie Johns
  • July 21, 2017
Families explore Sarasota Bay with Mote
  • By Anna Brugmann
  • July 21, 2017
Young Professionals Group recognizes Young Professional of the Year
  • By Pam Eubanks
  • July 20, 2017
Woodland hosts 'galactic' Vacation Bible School
  • By Anna Brugmann
  • July 19, 2017
Southeastern Guide Dogs unveil newest superheroes
  • By Niki Kottmann
  • July 19, 2017
AJC director gives lecture on fighting anti-semitism
  • By Anna Brugmann
  • July 17, 2017
JDub's kicks food truck rally into high gear
Polo Grill and Bar owner and chef Tommy Klauber and Spyder Broussard get ready to serve up Cajun delights.
  • By Jay Heater
  • July 16, 2017
Cajun feast continues to boil in Lakewood Ranch
  • By Niki Kottmann
  • July 13, 2017
Girl Scouts and local veterans walk the runway
  • By Pam Eubanks
  • July 13, 2017
Dreams come true at East County camp
Emory Stephens holds his pirate sword tight during the treasure hunt.
  • By Katie Johns
  • July 12, 2017
Sailors hunt for treasure
Lakewood Ranch's Yardena and Ron Babcock enjoy drinks before the comedy show.
  • By Berkley Mason
  • July 12, 2017
Lakewood Ranch fundraiser benefits Fallen Heroes Memorial
  • By Anna Brugmann
  • July 12, 2017
Temple Emanu-El toasts fellowship
  • By Niki Kottmann
  • July 10, 2017
Junior League of Sarasota welcomes potential new members
  • By Observer Staff
  • July 10, 2017
Crews rescue suspended worker from Palm Avenue construction site
  • By Niki Kottmann
  • July 9, 2017
Soap opera stars shine at Samantha's Friends fundraiser
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  • July 26, 2017
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