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The Tourist Tree.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • February 16, 2021
A tree species with a-peel

Tourist Tree is one of the attractions at Joan Durante Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Marko Perkins has been fire performing for years.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • February 16, 2021
Playing With Fire

Abbigale Young and Marko Perkins are a pair of dedicated fire performers in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 15, 2021
J. McLaughlin Sip and Shop benefits Longboat Key Turtle Watch

Passers-by could stop and learn the ins and outs of turtle season before it arrives.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 15, 2021
Education Center celebrates 35 years with a party

The education center invited a few friends to enjoy an in-person concert.

  • Longboat Key
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Donda Mullis and Ronnie Shugar in front of their downtown Sarasota corporate headquarters. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 15, 2021
Longboat Key couple enjoys the sweet things about life on the island

Ronnie Shugar and Donda Mullis, owners of Raw Sugar, have integrated themselves into a community that feels like home.

  • Longboat Key
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Miami's Edna Rodriguez was supposed to be in the Cayman Islands but due to the pandemic, she decided to vacation at Lido Beach. She saw an Observer article about the event and decided to attend Bearadise.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 14, 2021
Bear down for wildlife at Bearadise in Myakka City

Bear Hugs and Kisses attracts crowd to Bearadise in Myakka City.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • February 13, 2021
Native American Art & Music Festival brings culture to Sarasota

Various vendors showcased their Native American wares at the Sarasota Fairgrounds.

  • Sarasota
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Mar Vista Dockside chef prepares his contribution to the Garden Club's Taste of the Keys presentation on video. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 12, 2021
Longboat Key Garden Club forges on

In lieu of gathering hundreds of people in one place, the club is turning to videography to keep their fundraising on track.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Red-bellied Woodpeckers use their chisel-shaped bill to forage for insects, seeds, mast, fruit, and pulp. (Miri Hardy)
    By
  • Miri Hardy
  • February 12, 2021
Bird of the week: Red-bellied woodpecker

The species is the most widely seen woodpecker in Florida.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 11, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: February 11

Gordan Silver captured the beauty of the Ringling Bridge and downtown Sarasota from Bird Key.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 11, 2021
Longboat Key weather page photo: February 11

Karen Weissenstein captured a heart shape of sunlight during sunset on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 11, 2021
East County weather page photo: February 11

Allison Rhodes captured a photo of this baby alligator in Riverwalk Ridge in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • February 10, 2021
Humane Society of Sarasota County celebrates 69 years with animal Paw-ty

Staff surprised cats and dogs with tasty treats for the organization's 69th anniversary.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • February 10, 2021
Pickleball's a big deal in Lakewood Ranch

UMR Sports holds first pickleball tournament in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
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Brian Walther and Alex Stark. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • February 10, 2021
Seeing double in Lakewood Ranch

B.D. Gullett Elementary School students dress as their favorite teachers.

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