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Parrish's Samara and Joel Pineda excitedly watch as the 2020 fireworks show at Nathan Benderson Park begins to shoot across the skyline. File photo.
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 18, 2021
Sarasota-Manatee Fourth of July 2021 calendar

From races to the classic fireworks, check out these events to help you celebrate Independence Day right.

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Steve and Ann Anderson
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • June 18, 2021
Longboat Key couple's boxer wins "Best in Breed" at Westminster Dog Show

The Rummer Run Boxer won against 14 other dogs.

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  • Liz Ramos
  • June 18, 2021
Horse riders expand skills at SMART camp in east Bradenton

From grooming to riding, SMART summer camp participants learn more about horses in east Bradenton.

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Purple gallinules use their large feet and long toes to acrobatically navigate alligator flag, and other marsh vegetation, in quest of food. (Miri Hardy)
    By
  • Miri Hardy
  • June 18, 2021
Bird of the week: purple gallinule

Aquatic species is among the most colorful in North America.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 17, 2021
East County weather page photo: June 17

Gordon Silver captured this colorful roundabout landscape in Country Club East.

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 17, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: June 17

MaryAnn Parks captured this photo of a sandhill crane near her home in Sarasota.

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 17, 2021
Longboat Key weather page photo: June 17

John Caviglia captured this image of an ibis in flight while kayaking on Longboat Key.

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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • June 16, 2021
Longboat Key Chamber meets again for Networking at Noon

Members took a break during the afternoon to meet up with other business owners in the area.

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Judy Mullen. Photo by Brendan Lavell.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • June 16, 2021
Friends of the Braden River Library donates $61,000 for carpeting

Replacing the carpet, which is over a decade old, is part of the library's ongoing renovation.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The duck family crosses busy U.S. 41 on Monday morning.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 16, 2021
A little help from their friends

Duck family safely crossed U.S. 41 after good Samaritans stop traffic.

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Ziggy, a lemur at Big Cat Habitat, is ready to interact with any visitors. He loves to jump around and explore.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • June 16, 2021
What to do: A peek at the Lakewood Ranch area's animal attractions

The greater Lakewood Ranch area has plenty of places to see various types of animals.

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Tina Anderson. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • June 16, 2021
No-cook meals to keep you cool this summer

Chef Tina Anderson shares her coolest spreads.

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Dan Ceaser with his children Natalie, Norah and Caroline.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • June 15, 2021
Sarasota dads give perspective on good parenting for Father's Day

"My job is to help them make good decisions and model how to be nice," one father says.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • June 14, 2021
SRQ Fashion hits the runway for nonprofit

The fashion event on June 13 raised money for Mothers Helping Mothers.

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Greer Mackebee and Sarah Bauer. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • June 14, 2021
What is "I do?"

A couple who met on "Jeopardy!" got engaged on Longboat Key.

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