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  • July 28, 2022
Sarasota weather page photo: July 28

MaryAnn Tygh Parks photographed this turkey in Myakka River State Park.

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  • July 28, 2022
Longboat Key weather page photo: July 28

Katen and Wayne Smith stumbled upon a snake walking to the beach from Cedars West on Longboat Key.

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The beachfront land at 2501 Casey Key Road totals .75 of an acre and includes bayfront land with a deep-water dock. (Photo courtesy Lisa Napolitano, Premier Sotheby's International Realty)
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  • Adam Hughes
  • July 28, 2022
Property on Casey Key sells for $6.5 million

A property on Casey Key Road tops this week's sales at $6.5 million.

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Lake Club Giving Circle founder Barbara Najmy and member Julie Swan show off some of the sneakers the giving circle collected for The Twig nonprofit. (Photo by Jay Heater)
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  • Jay Heater
  • July 28, 2022
The Lake Club's circle of giving increases

"If you stay the course and continue to surround yourself with like-minded women, then great things come of it," founder Barbara Najmy says.

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Daphne White and Abigail Gbadebo have been participating in Miss Amazing competitions on and off for 10 years. (Photo by Harry Sayer)
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  • Harry Sayer
  • July 28, 2022
Sarasota mother and daughter head to Miss Amazing pageant

Abigail Gbadebo will serve as the Miss Florida representative for the weekend at the national Miss Amazing event in Nashville.

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  • Matt Walsh
  • July 28, 2022
The Observer's 2022 primary election recommendations

CEO Matt Walsh shares his recommendations for races in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

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Autumn McMillan and Chris Skinner stand in front of their new food truck after serving to town public safety personnel. (Courtesy Photo)
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 28, 2022
Former Longboat Key Police Department lieutenant opens food truck

Chris Skinner served in the department for about 11 years before retiring last September.

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(Via Facebook.com/Pub23)
    By
  • Spencer Fordin
  • July 28, 2022
Local Irish-owned Pub 32 announces closing date

Ross and Louise Galbraith operated Pub 32 for more than a decade, but they announced in a Facebook post this week that they will soon be closing down.

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Drivers enter through the gatehouse at Country Club, on Legacy Boulevard. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
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  • Ian Swaby
  • July 28, 2022
Lakewood Ranch residents complain of delayed gate access to their communities

The Inter-District Authority says some cases of unresponsiveness could involve human error, problems caused by lightning strikes or internet connectivity issues.

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Revenue for the renovated Bobby Jones Golf Course in 2023's budget is expected to offset debt service once it opens to golfers. (File photo)
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • July 28, 2022
City revenue rises on lower tax rate for 2023

A lower millage and increased spending requests have combined for a $3.2 million deficit in the city's proposed 2023 budget despite an additional $6.4 million in property tax revenue.

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Ivory is right at home in the van. (Photo by Jay Heater)
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  • Jay Heater
  • July 27, 2022
Therapy sheep spreads love to homeless and seniors

Ivory, once an abandoned lamb, makes her impact by spreading joy in Lakewood Ranch and Bradenton assisted living facilities.

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Krista Post and Deanna Mesghali (Photos by Lesley Dwyer)
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  • Lesley Dwyer
  • July 27, 2022
Longboat chamber members gather at Hugo II

Fifty members and prospective members attended Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce's Business After Hours event July 26.

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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • July 27, 2022
Sarasota Memorial Hospital earns spot on Best Hospitals list

The hospital earned accolades from U.S. News in multiple categories.

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The mangroves open up along the boardwalk to offer waterfront views. (Photo by Lesley Dwyer)
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  • Lesley Dwyer
  • July 27, 2022
The best things to do on Longboat for every type of tourist

From marine life to Michelin Star food, Longboat Key has it all.

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Michael Eisenstat, Nancy Eisenstat, Miriam Goldfarb, Marla Sax, Alan Goldfarb and Barbara Pressman
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • July 27, 2022
Temple Beth Israel members day trip to the Sarasota Art Museum

Easy parking and air conditioning make the museum a great summer outing.

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