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Krista Carpenter from Wildlife, Inc. works with Athena, a rescued owl.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • April 27, 2022
Longboat Island Chapel hosts second annual Earth Day Walks and Talks

There were more attendees and more organizations present this year, and talks were more focused on water quality.

  • Longboat Key
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The first nest was found on Sunday morning. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • April 26, 2022
Nesting turtles get a jump on season on Longboat Key

The first nest cropped up last weekend on the south end of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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Jon Dietz and Michael Garey
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • April 26, 2022
Longboat Key Kiwanis Club meets political thriller author

Jon Dietz discussed his book "Fallen Prince," which combines fictional characters with real-life events.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
My girlfriend said I was crazy for this selfie while being this close to Florida drivers, but sometimes you have to risk your neck for meaningless content.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • April 25, 2022
Hitting the road on Sarasota's electric scooters

Fast but not too fast, the city's latest addition makes getting around cool.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • April 25, 2022
Boat enthusiasts assemble for annual show

The Suncoast Boat Show was held April 22-24.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • April 25, 2022
Oscar Scherer State Park hosts Earth Day festival

Environmental organizations encouraged renewal and care at the April 23 event.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 23, 2022
Lakewood Ranch Community Activities hosts concert at Greenbrook Adventure Park

Residents listen to Jah Movement, a Sarasota reggae band, perform during the Concert in the Park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 23, 2022
Tara Elementary hosts Spring Dance Luau in east Bradenton

Hawaiian dance sets the stage for luau at Tara Elementary in east Bradenton.

  • East County
  • Schools
Diego Perilla, the chief operating officer of Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, gives a speech about the importance of organ donation.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • April 22, 2022
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center flies high promoting organ donation

A heart transplant recipient led a special ceremony at the hospital during Donate Life Month.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • April 22, 2022
All Angels hosts first Spring Fling

The church hosted an outdoor get-together for its congregants.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • April 22, 2022
Longboat Harbour hosts annual pizza party

The community turned a parking lot into a pizza party paradise.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Embracing our Differences was created by S. Blessing Hancock in 2016 and installed in the roundabout at Orange Avenue and Main Street.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • April 22, 2022
Florida Association of Public Art Professionals to conference in Sarasota

Sarasota's public art program will highlight the Florida Association of Public Art Professionals conference here next week.

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 21, 2022
Longboat Key weather page photo: April 21

Monique Palladino captured this storm off a dock on Buttonwood Drive.

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 21, 2022
East County weather page photo: April 21

Gordon Silver captured this wood stork at a pond in Del Webb in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 21, 2022
Sarasota weather page photo: April 21

Jennifer Mitchell captured this image of the sun setting through the clouds on Lido Beach.

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