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Neighbors

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 9, 2020
Observer delivery delayed

Due to Hurricane Eta, this week’s print editions of the East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key Observers will be delayed.

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The town of Longboat Key has replaced the missing World War II memorial near the mid-key water station at 4250 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • November 9, 2020
Historic marker is back

The marker is one of seven installed in 1997. It notes Longboat Key's role in training new Army Air Corps pilots.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Young little blue Herons are solid white, so are often misidentified as snowy egrets. They molt to a dark slate-blue plumage as adults.
  • By Miri Hardy
  • November 6, 2020
Bird of the week: little blue heron

Species escaped feather hunters in the early 20th century.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jamison Urch
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 6, 2020
Long hair because he cares

Longboat Key firefighter Jamison Urch has been growing out his hair for a year.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 5, 2020
Longboat Key weather page photo: November 5

Barbara Belka captured this great blue heron and brown pelican in front of Dry Dock on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 5, 2020
East County weather page photo: November 5

Jo Ross captured this rainbow over Lake Uihlein and Main Street at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 5, 2020
Sarasota weather page photo: November 5

Thomas Fox captured this sunset off Turtle Beach in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 5, 2020
St. Mary, Star of the Sea Christmas Bazaar brings cheer early

The event was held about a week and a half before it was originally planned.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 4, 2020
Longboat Key golfers swinging back into season

Women's Golf Association on Longboat Key meets again.

  • Longboat Key
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Sheila Halpin and Kevin Clayton. Photo by Brendan Lavell
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • November 4, 2020
Rotary supplies the love in Lakewood Ranch

Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch helps collect supplies for Manatee County schools.

  • East County
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    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • November 4, 2020
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance goes outdoors

Lakewood Ranch, other local businesses connect at trade show

  • East County
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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 4, 2020
Natural neighbors: An informed walk of Longboat Key's beaches

Longboat Key shell seeker Sheila Loccisano shares secrets.

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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 2, 2020
Fright Night on St. Armands brings out the Circle's spooky side

Families in costume strolled the Circle, to the delight of bystanders and restaurant diners.

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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 1, 2020
Longboat author hosts book signing

Longboat Island Chapel was the event space for author Peggy Lammers' signing of her debut novel.

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Sofia Maniscalco was ready for candy.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • October 31, 2020
Siesta Key throws Halloween Safe Treats event

Costumed families flocked to Siesta Key Village for Halloween.

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