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Braden River High School's Ricardo Robinson-Shinall is Florida Studio Theatre’s Write a Play educator of the year.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • May 10, 2022
Braden River High teacher and students earn Florida Studio Theatre's Write a Play awards

Braden River students' story of snack envy leads to Write a Play award.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Rev. Dave Marshall stands in front of the spot where the memorial will be.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • May 9, 2022
All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church plans pet memorial

The church will redo part of its garden to make a space for people to grieve their pets.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dave Daily of Braden River VFW Post 12055 was the grand marshal in 2019, the last time the Tribute to Heroes Parade was held. (File photo)
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • May 9, 2022
Tribute to Heroes parade to return to Lakewood Ranch

After a two-year layoff due to the pandemic, more than 75 groups are expected to march in the parade at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • May 8, 2022
Sarasota festival brings the blues and barbecue

The weekend festival started May 6.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • May 7, 2022
Flowers bloom at Fresh Fridays event

The latest event was held May 6.

  • Sarasota
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Dewitt Scott and Joan Scott of Lakewood Ranch are energized by the music.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • May 7, 2022
Silent Disco Cinco de Mayo offers a different spin in Sarasota

The UTC event uses headphones to allow participants to be in the moment.

  • East County
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Sara Byers, who is visiting from Atlanta, dances with her sister Leisa Frye, who lives in Lakewood Ranch, at Music on Main.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • May 7, 2022
Music on Main in Lakewood Ranch keeps the Wheels turning

Meals on Wheels Plus benefit from the monthly concert series in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • May 6, 2022
Kitty Michael International Invitational draws golfers to Longboat Key Club

More than 100 golfers played at the club from May 2-6 in the amateur tournament.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • May 6, 2022
The Paradise Center celebrates members and board

Members came to the building to celebrate their support and whack a pinata.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • May 6, 2022
Longboat Harbour celebrates Cinco de Mayo

Residents gathered near the bay to eat tacos and drink margaritas.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • May 6, 2022
Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key to celebrate 50 years with brunch

The Lazy Lobster will host the club's anniversary celebration on May 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The deer really will just stop and stare at you for a while.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • May 6, 2022
Getting Away: Rothenbach Park is a treasure with the massive park space

A former landfill, the hill-like park is quiet with scenic trails wrapping around and plenty of wildlife.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 5, 2022
Sarasota weather page photo: May 5

Darlene Edelman captured this photo overlooking Sarasota while landing into SRQ Airport.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 5, 2022
Longboat Key weather page photo: May 5

Monique Palladino captured this bald eagle near its nest on Buttonwood Drive.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 5, 2022
East County weather page photo: May 5

Gordon Silver captured this narcissistic heron admiring itself in Del Webb of Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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