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  • Robert Plunket
  • May 15, 2018
Family values

A home in the Country Club is the perfect place to make memories.

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    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • May 14, 2018
Patrons get a taste of Savor Sarasota

Savor Sarasota hosted a kick off event May 14 at Element.

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  • Shane Donglasan
  • May 14, 2018
Your Calendar

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Todd Beckwith is AltMed's marketing executive and spokesman.
  • By Mark Gordon | Contributor
  • May 14, 2018
Out of the weeds

A local company aims to deliver a big dose of top-notch service to the nascent medical marijuana industry.

  • LWR Life
Head out to one of Central Florida's natural springs for a cool summer treat.
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • May 14, 2018
Into the blue

Hot beach got you down? Fill up an inner tube and a tank of gas and head to Central Florida’s beguiling backwaters, where cool springs eternal.

  • LWR Life
Debra Williams
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • May 14, 2018
Longboat newcomer appointed to Planning and Zoning Board

Debra Williams, a 55 year old former planning and zoning board member of a small town in New Jersey, was unanimously appointed to the board by the Town Commission.

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Doug Hay, a 62-year-old retired maintenance mechanic, is a Lakewood Ranch snake charmer.
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • May 14, 2018
Snake Charmer

Doug Hay, Florida snakes, Lakewood Ranch

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    In Memoriam |
  • May 14, 2018
Allen Kershman

Allen Kershman, 1931-2018, died on May 10, 2018 after retiring in Longboat Key, Florida, his obituary tribute is publishing in the Longboat Observer of the Observer Media Group.

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  • Tributes & Obituaries
    In Memoriam |
  • May 14, 2018
Beverly Minkin Addison

Beverly Minkin Addison, August 20, 1927 - March 3, 2018, of Santa Monica, California and Sarasota, Florida died at the age of 90, her obituary tribute is publishing in the Longboat Observer of the Observer Media Group.

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    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • May 14, 2018
Survey: Longboat workers impacted by SCAT cancellation

A proposed cancellation of SCAT Route 18 would impact at least 13 businesses on Longboat Key, according to a survey conducted by the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce.

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The Bujibaja is $108.
  • By Kaleigh Omang | Contributor
  • May 14, 2018
Get Your Weave On

Natural fiber woven bags are all the rage. And why not? They fit with just about anything and can go anywhere.

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    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • May 14, 2018
Pine View named No. 1 high school in Florida

U.S. News and World Report's ranking of high schools came out for 2018, and Pine View School in Osprey topped the list.

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Nine-year-old Brooke Schaal, left, performs with Ashlyn Rutherford, 17.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 14, 2018
You Observed: Rosemary Youth Ballet performs

More than 70 dancers take to the stage.

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  • Neighbors
"David," a painting depicting the famous sculpture included in the city logo, is one of two murals planned for the BOLD Lofts residential project.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 14, 2018
Murals slated for downtown building

Two colorful paintings inspired by classic pieces of art — including Michelangelo's David — are planned for display on the side of the forthcoming BOLD Lofts building on Second Street.

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Zander and Zella Ribar, both 4, present the colors at last year’s Tribute to Heroes Parade.
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 14, 2018
Calendar — summer 2018

lakewd ranch calendar

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