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A threatened species, mostly due to habitat loss, direct human-caused mortality, such as shootings and car collisions, are also be a factor in the decline of the crested caracara. (Miri Hardy)
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  • September 15, 2021
Bird of the week: Crested caracara

Native to Florida, the caracara lives on the state's disappearing dry prairie land.

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Emory Conetta is particularly proud of the Robert Colescott gallery space.
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  • Harry Sayer
  • September 14, 2021
Sarasota native returns as museum curator

Sarasota native Emory Conetta has returned to her hometown to be Sarasota Art Museum's assistant curator.

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Rosie Breitwieser and Lt. Matthew Bertrand. Courtesy photo.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • September 14, 2021
Heroes welcome in Lakewood Ranch

Cypress Springs Gracious Retirement Living hosts First Responders Appreciation Breakfast.

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Leaders from the service organizations posed with bags of food.
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • September 13, 2021
St. Armands Key Lutheran Church connects with service organizations

For God's Work, Our Hands, the church met with leaders of the local organizations they support.

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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • September 13, 2021
Longboat Key author nets honorable mention in Readers' Favorite

The psychological thriller won in the "Fiction Audiobook" category.

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Julie McGue snapped a photo of the campsite she and her family shared in Montana. Courtesy photo.
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • September 13, 2021
Longboat Key residents' summer vacation photos tell stories

Longboaters like traveling off the island to see some new views every summer.

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Drita Hajroja of the Drita Dawn business works on her art.
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  • Harry Sayer
  • September 12, 2021
Artful Giraffe hosts speakeasy soiree

The outdoor arts event was held Sept. 12.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • September 12, 2021
Sarasota National Cemetery holds 9/11 memorial ceremony

First responders, survivors and supporters paid their respects on Sept. 11.

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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • September 11, 2021
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce puts out nearly 3,000 American flags on 9/11

This is the 19th time the Chamber has put out flags in remembrance of the 9/11 attacks.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 9, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: September 9

John Dinsmore captured the nightlife over Sarasota’s bayfront.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 9, 2021
Longboat Key weather page photo: September 9

Nicole Graziano captured this shot of a sunset over Longboat Key.

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Sam Wright and Kat Samai stretch upwards.
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • September 9, 2021
St. Armands Circle hosts last "Breathe" yoga session of summer

The yoga classes were part of the "Sol of the Circle" summer events.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 9, 2021
East County weather page photo: September 9

Bruce EntSilverman captured this busy bee in Rosedale Golf and Country Club.

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Jane Herrin. File photo.
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • September 9, 2021
9.11 Remembered: Fire marshal was with Bush team at Emma Booker

Herrin was in the same building as the President and watched the tragedy unfold from the media center.

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  • September 9, 2021
9.11 Remembered: Local events planned

Organizations across Sarasota and Manatee counties hold events to remember 9/11 on its 20th anniversary.

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