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Lark Rippy
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • July 20, 2021
Longboat Key resident Lark Rippy goes forth with dog-walking business

Rippy is perhaps the island's youngest businesswoman at just 12 years old.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • July 19, 2021
St. Armands Key Lutheran Church hosts movie night

"Casablanca" was the featured film for the church's first movie night.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • July 15, 2021
Campers take the stage at Florida Studio Theatre

The summer camp had kids learning how to sing, act and embrace theater life.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 15, 2021
Longboat Key weather page photo: July 15

Niki Muller captured this lone swan swimming on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 15, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: July 15

Ann Klemeyer captured this photo of these swans,“Fred and Ginger”, swimming in Camelot Lakes Village in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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  • July 15, 2021
East County weather page photo: July 15

Gordon Silver captured this up-close photo of an alligator in a pond off Lorraine Road and University Parkway.

  • Sarasota
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • July 15, 2021
Parishioners of St. Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Church sailed into the sunset

The men's club hosted a sunset dinner cruise that headed into Sarasota Bay.

  • Longboat Key
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Anne Milot, Wendy Boscia, Mary Dent and Kathy Pesce at the event in January. Courtesy photo.
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • July 15, 2021
Volunteer travel company Soul Sister Travels begins on Longboat Key

The pair of women are starting local and have hosted wellness and volunteer events at Zota Beach Resort.

  • Longboat Key
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Kids learn the ropes at the beginner class.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • July 14, 2021
Kids rock out at Music Compound summer camp

The weekly camp had students learning a number of instruments and musical styles.

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Tina Bazell, Toni Auteri, Toni Coit and Bianca Scheip
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • July 14, 2021
After 40 years on St. Armands Circle, Toni's Too is still a constant in a changing world

European Alterations by Toni and Toni’s Too is on its third location, but loyal customers have followed at every turn.

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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • July 14, 2021
Longboat Library has assigned summer reading for every type of bookworm

When the season's storms or humidity make outdoors a second choice, these titles will keep you going.

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Jessica Percel, Dawn Bouck and Teresa Mast. Photo by Liz Ramos.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • July 14, 2021
Builders have the right stuff in Manatee and Sarasota counties

Manatee-Sarasota Building Industry Association stuffs backpacks for the Boys and Girls Club of Sarasota

  • East County
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Joe Newman was the oldest living graduate of University of Notre Dame. He died July 10 at the age of 108.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • July 14, 2021
Centenarian Joe Newman known for wisdom, advocacy for change

The Aviva senior resident was 108.

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Killdeer, who are named for their shrill, two-syllable call, are shorebirds who are equally at home away from the beach. (Miri Hardy)
    By
  • Miri Hardy
  • July 14, 2021
Bird of the week: Killdeer

A shore bird that has adapted to inland life, the killdeer employs various tricks to avoid predators.

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Rabbi Stuart Altshuler had his first day with Temple Beth Sholom on July 1.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • July 13, 2021
Temple Beth Sholom welcomes Altshuler as new rabbi

The rabbi plans to bring in thoughtful discussions and speakers to the synagogue.

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