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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • October 7, 2021
Father Dave Marshall leads All Angels Episcopal Church's third pet blessing

Marshall started the tradition when he arrived on Longboat Key in 2019.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 7, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: October 7

Gordon Silver captured this fawn munching on some greenery at Myakka River State Park.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 7, 2021
Longboat Key weather page photo: October 7

Patricia Muller captured this photo of a white egret on Longboat Key.

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  • October 7, 2021
East County weather page photo: October 7

Bonnie Ottaviani captured this photo of a morning rainbow in Del Webb at Lakewood Ranch.

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Michael Garey and Suzy Brenner
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • October 7, 2021
Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key hears from The Paradise Center

Executive director Suzy Brenner shared the goals and benefits of the island's center.

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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • October 7, 2021
Temple Beth Israel members meet for dinner on St. Armands Circle

The men's club put together a social dinner at the Crab and Fin Restaurant.

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Left to right, Nanday parakeet, barred owl, red-shouldered hawk, brown pelican. (Miri Hardy photos)
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 7, 2021
Meet the Birds of the Week

More than 60 species have been featured, with more to come.

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In recent years, a high percentage of migrant and wintering piping plovers have been recorded in Florida's state park and preserve beaches. (Miri Hardy)
    By
  • Miri Hardy
  • October 7, 2021
Bird of the week: Piping plover

Small shorebirds need areas of undeveloped beaches to thrive in their visits to Florida.

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Alex and Tom Hedge have been learning the bells and whistles in their new Tesla.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • October 6, 2021
9-year-old's fascination with YouTube videos wins the family a new Tesla

Purchase of a T-shirt ends up the winning entry in a drawing for the 2021 car.

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Kyly Hutson and Kelly Harmon. Photo by Liz Ramos.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 6, 2021
Played B-4, won again in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch residents enjoy a morning of bingo at Greenbrook Adventure Park.

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Fr. Charleston Wilson has embraced his new rector position with gusto.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • October 4, 2021
New Church of the Redeemer rector embraces leadership role

Fr. Charleston Wilson was recently recognized as the new rector for the church.

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Larry and Dawn Labanics have welcomed Tilly from a Lousiana shelter into their home.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • October 4, 2021
Hurricane pets find their way to local homes

Humane Society of Sarasota County has been taking in pets from damaged shelters in Louisiana.

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Elks Bob Erwin, Darrin Simone and Dan Tabor support Hooves with H.E.A.R.T. President Danielle Curtis and rider Frankie Pizzurro with their donations.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 4, 2021
Lakewood Ranch and Bradenton Elks present donation to Hooves with H.E.A.R.T.

Elks Lodges donate $4,100 to nonprofit that helps children with special needs.

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Susan Jones with "Hamnet."
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • October 4, 2021
Longboat library fans look back on hottest summer reads

The volunteers of the Longboat Library gave a rundown of their best books from the hottest months.

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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 4, 2021
Del Webb Women's Club hosts second annual Breast Cancer Walkathon in Lakewood Ranch

Dozens gather to support and honor breast cancer survivors and those with breast cancer.

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