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Neighbors

Even with about 7,100 people living permanently in town, it's often easy to have the beach to yourself.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • September 11, 2020
On the rise

Longboat Key population sees small increase.

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    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • September 10, 2020
Longboat Key plants American flags along Gulf of Mexico Drive to honor 9/11 victims

Friday marks 19 years since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

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  • September 10, 2020
East County weather page photo: September 10

Gordon Silver captured this magnolia tree in bloom in Lakewood Ranch’s Del Webb community.

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  • September 10, 2020
Sarasota weather page photo: September 10

Tom Connor captured this image of a bee hard at work in Sarasota.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 10, 2020
Longboat Key weather page photo: September 10

Robert Todd took this cormorant photo at Longboat Key Club’s Islandside Golf Course.

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    By
  • David Conway
  • September 10, 2020
British police car buff likes what he sees in Sarasota's design

Replica of a local police cruiser spotted in the Scottish highlands.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lauren Hofing checks out one of her seven hives in Myakka City.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 9, 2020
Sweet hobby for Lakewood Ranch woman

Beekeeper in Lakewood Ranch will offer honey presentation for Temple Emanu-El in Sarasota.

  • East County
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Avery Ruffing. Photo by Liz Ramos
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 9, 2020
Hands-on type of Lakewood Ranch student

McNeal fourth grader enjoys art project in the park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Woodland's Dewayne McFarland and Jennifer Passmore say the new building meets demands both for Dunn Prep Elementary, as well as church administration.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 9, 2020
Church, school grow together in Lakewood Ranch area

Woodland Community Church also expands educational opportunities.

  • East County
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Michael Bodnyk leads the choral scholars in rehearsal.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • September 8, 2020
Undergrads comprise church's choir

Four college kids are the only music for St. Armands Key Lutheran Church during the pandemic.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • September 7, 2020
Lord's Warehouse thrift store reopens on Longboat Key

The warehouse has been closed to shoppers since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Sarasota's Carolyn Garron and Dawn Shay wanted to support their friend, organizer Lori Ruth.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 5, 2020
Derby drives charity

Sunshine Kids takes spotlight during Kentucky Derby event.

  • East County
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A videographer kept everything running smoothly.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • September 4, 2020
High-tech High Holy Days at Temple Beth Israel

Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are not until mid-September, but Temple Beth Israel has already recorded the services.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • September 4, 2020
Christ Church of Longboat Key hosts food drive

These days, even quick stops by a food drive are a welcome chance to see friends.

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Black vultures find food by using their keen eyesight or by following turkey vultures, which possess a powerful sense of smell. (Miri Hardy)
    By
  • Guest Author
  • September 4, 2020
Bird of the week: black vulture

Often maligned species plays a critical role in our daily lives.

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