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Vinny Loccisano proposed to Ashleigh Tinney. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • July 12, 2021
Hurricane Elsa didn't stop this Longboat Key proposal

She said yes, even though the proposal was mid-hurricane.

  • Longboat Key
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Michelle Ditzig, Anna Ditzig, Chris Barstow, Jessica Stevens, Rebecca Stevens and John Kurz. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • July 12, 2021
Freedom filth finishers

A group of Longboat Key residents and volunteers worked with Surfrider Foundation to clean up the beach.

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Lakewood Ranch's Ella Hoy enjoys seeing her 7-year-old son, Enzo, and husband, Matt, who are car fanatics marvel over the various cars at Coffee and Cars.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • July 10, 2021
Car enthusiasts see vintage to new cars at Sarasota's Coffee and Cars

Dozens of cars are on display at the University Town Center's Coffee and Cars.

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Ron and Betty Jo Baca show their Baca Bread products to Lucy Dowd of Venice.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 9, 2021
Lakewood Ranch Market vendors look forward to Waterside Place move

Despite delayed opening of Waterside Place in Lakewood Ranch, vendors excited about move.

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Bill and Tina Gardner (center) celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with their children, Jennifer Shimkonis, Doug Gardner, Julie Warren and Billy Gardner.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 8, 2021
Lakewood Ranch couple celebrates 60th anniversary at the Country Club

Lakewood Ranch octogenarians celebrate their 60-year marriage at the Country Club.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch's Jim Hill performs on the cornet in preparation for American Fanfare that was held July 4 at the Sarasota Opera House.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 8, 2021
Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble ends long pandemic layoff

American Fanfare at the Sarasota Opera House was the Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble first performance since the pandemic began.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 8, 2021
East County weather page photo: July 8

Marvin Crepea captured this deer behind his home on Thornhill Court in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 8, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: July 8

Niki Muller captured this photo of Sarasota Bay at dawn.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 8, 2021
Longboat Key weather page photo: July 8

Jane Novacek captured this photo of a tree-lined Longboat Key beach.

  • Longboat Key
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Bo Fuller
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • July 6, 2021
Q&A: Bo Fuller, a newer club member, is taking over the presidency of the Rotary Club of Longboat Key

New Rotary Club leader hopes to get the club firing on all cylinders and bring in new members as the pandemic fades.

  • Longboat Key
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  • July 5, 2021
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Sponsored Content
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  • Brynn Mechem
  • July 4, 2021
Thousands flock to Siesta Beach for July 4

Families, tourists and friends gathered along Siesta Key Beach to watch the annual firework show.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • July 4, 2021
Sarasota lights up with July 4 parade and fireworks show

The parade and fireworks show took place July 4.

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    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • July 3, 2021
Fireworks On the Lake back with a bang at Benderson Park

Nathan Benderson Park of Sarasota hosts full-blown Fourth of July celebration one year after pandemic-restricted event.

  • East County
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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • July 3, 2021
Trump supporters gather for rally at Sarasota Fairgrounds

The Save America rally was held on July 3.

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The inaugural Under Armour Track and Field Nationals featured Daphne Quintal, and she ultimately placed sixth for pole vault among female middle schoolers.
  • June 8, 2026
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The installation of span wire traffic signals on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard at the intersections of Gatewood Drive and Wood Fern Trail are two projects within Manatee County's "master vision" for speed management on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard between 44th Avenue East and State Road 64.
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