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Sue Ann and Mike Ciccone
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 8, 2022
Valentine's Day dates on Longboat for every couple

No matter sporty, adventurous or traditionalist, Longboat Key has a sweet spot for every suitor.

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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 7, 2022
Longboat Key hosts first Festival of the Arts

The Chamber of Commerce put the two-day art show together with Howard Alan Events.

  • Longboat Key
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Palm Aire Women's Club member Lesa Hartigan walks the runaway during the Mission Possible fashion show.
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  • Ian Swaby
  • February 6, 2022
Fashion mission accomplished at Palm Aire Country Club in Sarasota

The Palm Aire Women's Club of Sarasota shows its style with fashion fundraiser.

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  • By Eric Garwood
  • February 6, 2022
Six inducted into Sarasota's Circus Ring of Fame

2022 ceremony moves under the big top to welcome half-dozen including Nik Wallenda.

  • Sarasota
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  • Harry Sayer
  • February 5, 2022
Vow renewals headline Fresh Fridays

Love was in the air on Feb. 4.

  • Sarasota
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Father John Bociu stands in front of the icons at the entrance to the altar at St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • February 5, 2022
Greek Festival in Sarasota puts Byzantine-style art on display with church tour

Festival offers chance to view Byzantine-style with a tour of the St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church of Sarasota.

  • East County
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Peter Wish
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 4, 2022
Book Talk, Mayor Erik Arroyo visit Selby Library

The first speaker was Peter Wish, an author whose strategy Arroyo used in his campaign.

  • Sarasota
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 4, 2022
The Paradise Center hosts FitFest on Longboat Key

Attendees could try bite-sized bits of seven different exercise classes.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 4, 2022
All Angels hosts secondhand art gallery on Longboat Key

The church is hosting its New to You sale for the second year in a row, with a big response from the community.

  • Longboat Key
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American alligators have a crucial role in keeping wetland habitats healthy, and alter habitats in ways that benefit other species. (Photo by Miri Hardy)
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  • Miri Hardy
  • February 4, 2022
American alligators keep Myakka's wetlands healthy

Deep Hole at Myakka's Wilderness Preserve is an important dry season refuge.

  • Sarasota
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A couple enjoying a previous vow-renewal ceremony. Photo courtesy of Sarasota County.
    By
  • Blake Fussell
  • February 4, 2022
Vow-renewal tradition to continue on Siesta Key Beach

Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources will hold it's annual vow-renewal ceremony on Siesta Key and Nokomis Beach on Valentine's Day. Registration is open online through Feb. 7.

  • Siesta Key
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Heather Rippy and Stephanie Troxler with a bottle of prosecco Troxler painted for the occasion.
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 3, 2022
Driftwood Beach Home and Garden celebrates one year

The store on the north end of Longboat Key has catered to and cultivated its community.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 3, 2022
East County weather page photo: February 3

Steve Gordon took this photo of sandhill crane parents taking their colt out for a snack in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 3, 2022
Sarasota weather page photo: February 3

Gordon Silver captured this sunset over Sarasota Bay from Centennial Park.

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  • February 3, 2022
Longboat Key weather page photo: February 3

Joanne Hummert captured the glistening reflection of the Gulf of Mexico on Longboat Key.

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Staff at the 12th Judicial Circuit Guardian Ad Litem program sort through the delivery of presents for children up to 18 years of age.
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Cindy Ritchell, Ann Quackenbush, Brenda Korthauer, Beverly Sutton and Kit Torchia all lend a helping hand in packing seeds to send internationally to farmers who need them. Quackenbush is a driving force behind Hope Seeds, a charitable ministry through Christ Church of Longboat Key.
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