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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • August 26, 2019
Sarasota Bay Watch assesses scallop and clam situation

The question this year was, "How's the bay today?"

  • Longboat Key
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Gus Mollasis talks to students during his "At the Movies" class.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • August 26, 2019
Longboat Key Education Center now enrolling

Classes start October 15 on the island.

  • Longboat Key
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Jack and Vickie Brill flank winner John Brill.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • August 26, 2019
Longboater nails lumber award

John Brill receives lifetime award from lumber association

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • August 26, 2019
Start spreading the news

Alexa Lowrey heads to New York University

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • August 25, 2019
Fort Hamer Bridge Run draws more than 1,600 entrants in Manatee County

Fort Hamer Bridge Run draws more than 1,600 entrants in Manatee County

  • East County
  • News
Alice Newlon, Suncoast Commission on the Status of Women President Gini Hyman, Lucy Lapides and Rosalie Shaffer
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • August 24, 2019
Women groups celebrate 19th amendment anniversary with annual luncheon

The Suncoast Commission on the Status of Women saw more than 300 guests attend its celebratory luncheon Aug. 24

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Sarasota football roundup: 08.23.19.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 23, 2019
Sarasota football roundup: 08.23.19

Two area teams win, two fall in season openers.

  • Sarasota
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East County football roundup: 08.23.19.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 23, 2019
East County football roundup: 08.23.19

One East County team won, one lost and one was idle on the season-opening Friday.

  • East County
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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 23, 2019
Braden River football falls to Largo 7-2 in season opener

Neither the Pirates nor the Packers scored a touchdown in a sloppy affair.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 23, 2019
Back-to-school moves

Back to School Dance benefits PTO projects at R. Dan Nolan Middle School.

  • East County
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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • August 23, 2019
Longboat Key and Anna Maria chambers combine for networking

The two Chambers of Commerce boarded a boat for Business After Hours

  • Longboat Key
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Carrie-Ann Moss and Keanu Reeves in "The Matrix." Photo source: Vudu.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 23, 2019
Binge Blog: Whoa!

A surprise sequel announcement prompts a look at "The Matrix," plus Netflix's Korean drama "Burning.," are this week's Sarasota Observer must-stream Binge Blog picks.

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Dora Walters, longtime Longboat Observer reporter, died this month at age 92.
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  • Guest Author
  • August 23, 2019
Letters to the editor: Missing Dora and Longbeach Village peacocks

Observer readers sound off on local events.

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    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • August 23, 2019
Sarasota Young Professionals take the morning to 'refresh'

The half day summit looked at topics like seizing the moment, renewing connections and going green.

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The downtown core of Sarasota, between Links Avenue, the Bayfront, Fruitville Road and State Street is part of the Sarasota Police's High Visibility Enforcement program.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • August 23, 2019
Sarasota police enforcement plan part of state traffic study

Traffic-accident study implemented in 25 counties is funded by state transportation agency.

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Government protections remain important in keeping the Myakka River healthy and pristine.
  • April 13, 2026
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Artist Ena Jasmin Carroll credited her friend and fellow artist Pat Lundy with bringing her in for the second annual Artists in the Garden last weekend at Longboat Island Chapel. A dozen local artists showcased and sold their works at the two-day event.
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Beverly Sutton, director of the outgoing Reading Buddies program that paired Christ Church of Longboat Key volunteers with students from Bradenton schools, speaks to the impact the after-school program had on everyone involved. Volunteers shared their appreciation for teachers and students at the April 12 service and reception.
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