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Reagan Gross, here taping up the hand of Mustangs linebacker Brooks Moyer, was a part of the Lakewood Ranch athletic training program for two years. (Courtesy photo)
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 20, 2022
Lakewood Ranch High student earns athletic trainer's award

Reagan Gross, who graduated in May, hopes to one day be an athletic trainer for rodeo athletes.

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Tom Harmer, Amber Hughes and BJ Bishop. (Courtesy photo)
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  • Eric Garwood
  • July 19, 2022
Longboat's Harmer, Bishop receive Home Rule Hero awards

League of Cities honors the town manager and town commissioner Thursday.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • July 19, 2022
Music Compound beats to its own drum with summer camp

The campers learn all sorts of instruments and music styles throughout the summer.

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Murray and Alice Bluegrass (File photo)
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • July 19, 2022
Former president of Longboat Key temple dies at 85

Murray Blueglass called education the "family business."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • July 18, 2022
Claws for a Cause was for the birds this month

Neighbors lined up for boxed lobster lunches from The Maine Line food truck, a local favorite.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • July 16, 2022
St. Armands revved up for Lotus Cars on the Circle

Lotus and British car owners arrived in style for a car show July 16 in St. Armands Circle.

  • Longboat Key
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Maggie Harrington and Justin Simms are helping Truman's Tap & Grill get into the holiday spirit a little early. (Photo by Spencer Fordin)
    By
  • Spencer Fordin
  • July 16, 2022
Truman's Tap & Grill gives back with Christmas in July

December can be a difficult time for people to donate to charity. So one local business decided to get a jump on the holiday spirit.

  • East County
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Troxler admires her work. (Photo by Lesley Dwyer)
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • July 15, 2022
Artist maps a new course with newfound focus on painting

Stephanie Troxler tries to capture the flavor of Longboat Key with watercolor maps.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
"Wild Kingdom" films at Mote. (Photo courtesy of Mutual of Omaha's Wild KIngdom)
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • July 14, 2022
Turtles and manatees take center stage in reboot of 'Wild Kingdom' at Mote

The revival of the iconic TV show of the 1960s through 1980s focuses on conservation and science.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 14, 2022
Sarasota weather page photo: July 14

Gordon Silver captured a lesser yellowlegs sandpiper at Myakka River State Park.

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 14, 2022
Longboat Key weather page photo: July 14

Mary Kondrat captured this glowing sunset on Longboat Key.

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 14, 2022
East County weather page photo: July 14

Gordon Silver captured this adult male cardinal watching over a newly built nest in Del Webb.

  • East County
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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • July 14, 2022
10 fun things to do in Sarasota

Whether you're visiting or live here, there are at least this many experiences that shouldn't be ignored.

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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • July 13, 2022
Out-of-Door Academy's Crazy Cooks Camp stirs up fun in Lakewood Ranch

ODA adds a twist to its summer camp as participants make pretzels.

  • East County
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Terri and Jeff Driver are active members of the LBKTW, Rotary and the Green Team. (Photo by Lesley Dwyer)
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • July 13, 2022
The do-gooding duo driving change on Longboat Key

The Drivers work, play and volunteer around their new home.

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