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David Bianchi with the Longboat Key Fire Department. Courtesy photo from Michelle Bianchi.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 17, 2022
David Bianchi, last volunteer fire chief on Longboat Key, dies

Bianchi died on Jan. 13 at 78 years old.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 17, 2022
Scholar in Residence talks Israel affairs, religious plurality at TBI

Israeli rabbi and lawyer Uri Regev spoke at the Temple Beth Israel weekend event.

  • Longboat Key
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Longbeach Village resident Pete Rowan snapped this photo of damage to a new home build on Hibiscus Way. Crews had already made repairs by Monday afternoon.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • January 17, 2022
New home project already repaired after damage from Sunday's high winds

A Longboat home build had part of its framing collapse after storms and high winds on Sunday.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • January 17, 2022
Sarasota Seafood & Music Festival returns to J.D. Hamel Park

The festival had two lively days starting Jan. 14,

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Students during the "World's Greatest Short Stories" class.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 17, 2022
Education Center at Temple Beth Israel ready for first winter season

The center's first busy season is upon them, and despite COVID-19, they're ready.

  • Longboat Key
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Rabbi Tuviah Schreiber, a self-taught guitar players, will play guitar during services. Photo by Liz Ramos.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • January 17, 2022
New rabbi takes the pulpit at Temple Beth El of Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch

Rabbi Tuviah Schreiber plans to use his education and musical background to engage those at Temple Beth El.

  • East County
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    By
  • Scott Lockwood
  • January 15, 2022
High stakes on opening weekend of the Manatee County Fair

Cow show and sale highlights opening weekend of the Manatee County Fair in Palmetto.

  • East County
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Tampa's Noah Burdette, who is 3 years old, launches himself through an inflatable creature.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • January 15, 2022
Big Bounce America leads to high-flying fun in Sarasota

Sarasota's Nathan Benderson Park hosts Big Bounce America.

  • East County
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Lesley Rife and Karen Pashkow in hats similar to what they'll wear for the fashion show.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 14, 2022
Lord's Warehouse Fashion Show plans for garden party

The thrift store will bring back its annual fashion show, which was canceled in 2021.

  • Longboat Key
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Hundreds of people filed through Town Center Green during the market.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 14, 2022
The Market on Longboat Key draws crowds to first event

The first of three markets at Town Center Green was a hit with residents.

  • Longboat Key
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  • January 13, 2022
East County weather page photo: January 13

Bonnie Ottaviani captured this rainbow just before sunset in Del Webb at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 13, 2022
Sarasota weather page photo: January 13

Dawn Scire captured this colorful image of sunset on Siesta Key beach.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 13, 2022
Longboat Key weather page photo: January 13

Mary Kondrat captured this photo of a heron walking the shoreline on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Nicci Kobritz, R.N., Nurse Practitioner Founder, Youthful Aging Home Care
  • January 13, 2022
Three Signs that Aging Parents Need In-Home Health Care Assistance

It is crucial to know the signs that your parents need help at home.

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