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Holly Rolls and Shane Catts own Happy Paddler Kayak Tours & EcoVentures
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • July 3, 2018
Happy Paddler kicks off race series

The first in a four-race series to bring the kayak community together will take place at 8:30 a.m. on July 7 at The Happy Paddler at Bayfront Park on Longboat Key.

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The Sarasota Bay Watch and volunteers released 30,000 clams into Sarasota Bay on June 16, bringing the release total to 125,000.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • June 27, 2018
Sarasota Bay Watch shells out clam restoration effort

By the end of the summer, the Sarasota Bay Watch will have released about 210,000 southern hardshell clams into Sarasota Bay.

  • Longboat Key
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Photo courtesy of Abby Hincker
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • June 27, 2018
Painting smiles

A painted rock is buried on the Longboat Key beach as part of The Crossing Rocks project.

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Susan Phillips said any Longboat residents who haven't attended Freedom Fest will be hooked once they attend.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • June 27, 2018
Phillips named Freedom Fest grand marshal

Phillips, who has lived on Longboat Key since 1998, is the assistant to the town manager, president of the Garden Club and is involved in various other Longboat organizations.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • June 27, 2018
Al fresco the best way

The Columbia Restaurant on St. Armands Circle was recognized as one of OpenTable's 00 Best Al Fresco Restaurants in America for 2018.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • June 26, 2018
Aqua Kids search Sarasota Bay

With dipping nets in hand, campers took to the water to learn about marine life.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • June 23, 2018
Bird Key members take the stage

Members enjoyed a karaoke night on June 23.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • June 23, 2018
Christ Church gathers for summer service

Church members gathered June 23 for dinner and a sunset service on the beach.

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 22, 2018
Longboat Key weather page photo: June 21

Jane Novacek photographed this great blue heron by a pier on Longboat Key.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • June 21, 2018
Campers paddle through Sarasota Bay

The Marine Explorers and Waterman’s Camp take kids on adventures around various barrier-island marine environments.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • June 20, 2018
Tennis campers swing into summer

The Resort at Longboat Key Club tennis campers are working on their skills this summer.

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Kimberly Bleach, Jane Hutchins, Shelia Gleason and Stephanie Feltz are all involved with SYC Cares. This summer, they will work on drafting a grants policy.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • June 20, 2018
Sarasota Yacht Club forms philanthropic organization

SYC Cares is working to put club members’ philanthropic passions under one umbrella.

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Mort and Carol Siegler at their 70th anniversary celebration and vow renewal in November 2017.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • June 20, 2018
Mort Siegler remembered for philanthropic spirit

Siegler, a family man and builder driven by details, died Tuesday, June 12.

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Grand Marshal David Miller and former Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce Chairman Mike Doll wave to the crowd at last year's parade
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • June 20, 2018
Freedom Fest to bring back crowd favorites

The 16th annual event steps off at 9 a.m. with a parade on Bay Isles Road.

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Photo courtesy of Janet Shapiro
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • June 20, 2018
Beating summer hunger

Sutton Place Association donated 78 pounds of food to All Faiths Food Bank's Campaign Against Summer Hunger.

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