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Longboat Key Turtle Watch president Tim Thurman, store manager Melanie Dale and vice president Cyndi Seamon
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • May 25, 2022
J. McLaughlin donates to Longboat Key Turtle Watch

The funds were raised through Sip and Shop events, where the store shared profits with the turtle watch.

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  • May 25, 2022
Longboat Key weather page photo: May 26

Joanne Hummert captured a swan and its reflection on the Longboat Key Club golf course.

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After three weeks to convert the Lazy Lobster, the new seafood restaurant reopened on May 11 on Lockwood Ridge Road in Manatee County.
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • May 25, 2022
Lazy Lobster in Sarasota converted to Kacey's Seafood

The price of protein was rising, so the owners decided to make a change.

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Participants carried flags as they made their way north. Photo courtesy of Tina Adams.
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • May 25, 2022
Longboat Key firefighters participate in Carry the Load walk

The walk goes for 30 days nationwide every year to honor the nation's first responders.

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Joan Lerner is ready to ride.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • May 25, 2022
Bikers head out for 20th annual Ride of Silence

The annual bike ride was held May 18.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • 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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  • 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."
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  • 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.
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  • 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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    By
  • 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.

  • East County
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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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  • 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."

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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.

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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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