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  • Spencer Fordin
  • May 25, 2022
Mourners find restful oasis in Patriot Plaza

A public-private partnership yields special art and amphitheater at Sarasota National Cemetery.

  • Arts + Culture
Nat Kaemmerer has been showing Lesley Dwyer around Longboat Key over the last few days.
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • May 24, 2022
New reporter steps into Longboat Observer role

One community reporter leaves while another gets to work.

  • Longboat Key
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Carol Doenecke with "I've Got the Bird."
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • May 24, 2022
Longboat Key artist Carol Doenecke presents in All Angels gallery

Doenecke usually chooses the selected artists for the gallery, but for June, she chose herself.

  • Longboat Key
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Dale Hooey at the organ in 2021. File photo.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • May 23, 2022
All Angels organist retires on Longboat Key

Dale Hooey had been playing services for the church for 16 years.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Jay Heater
  • May 22, 2022
Lakewood Ranch salutes veterans at Tribute to Heroes Parade

Tribute to Heroes Parade returns to Main Street at Lakewood Ranch after a two-year absence.

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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 21, 2022
Graduation 2022: Sarasota High

School officials watching the weather moved ceremony up an hour as graduates walk the stage.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 21, 2022
Graduation 2022: Riverview High

About 600 seniors accept diplomas before hearing a classmate's address, urging them to "Keep. On. Climbing."

  • Sarasota
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Michael Garey, John Wild and Jo Bell
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • May 20, 2022
Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key nets about $1,600 on short-notice event

The club put together a brunch for its 50th anniversary to replace the old pancake breakfast.

  • Longboat Key
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Kylie Wilson and Rosemary Kramer order food from The Maine Line.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • May 20, 2022
Whitney Plaza on Longboat Key hosts Claws for a Cause

Businesses in the north-end plaza partnered to donate money to the Longboat Key Turtle Watch.

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(File photo)
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 20, 2022
Internship donation aims to aid Quads water testing

Gulf Coast Community Foundation grants $10,000 to Audubon Sarasota for project.

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  • By Nicci Kobritz, R.N., Nurse Practitioner Founder, Youthful Aging Home Care
  • May 20, 2022
Research Options Before a Crisis Forces Hasty Decision on In Home Health Care

Research Options Before a Crisis Forces Hasty Decision on In Home Health Care

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The view from the VIP tent at TerraNova. (Courtesy photo)
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  • Mark Gordon
  • May 19, 2022
Myakka City equestrian facility aims to a jump above the rest

Behind a $30 million investment, a young entrepreneur is taking big strides to turn the TerraNova Equestrian Center into a leading destination.

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  • Su Byron
  • May 19, 2022
The best day trips from the Sarasota-Bradenton area

These locales offer an action-packed itinerary for a quick getaway, just a short drive away.

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Andre is the Lakewood Ranch Puppy Raisers’ token “black sheep.” (Photo by Heidi Kurpiela)
    By
  • Eric Snider
  • May 19, 2022
Raising puppies for Southeastern Guide Dogs is serious business

The Lakewood Ranch Puppy Raisers group lays the groundwork for a dog’s transition into more advanced guide dog training at Southeastern Guide Dogs.

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 19, 2022
East County weather page photo: May 19

Gordon Silver captured this bald eagle sounding off along White Eagle Boulevard in Lakewood Ranch.

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