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  • November 5, 2020
Sarasota weather page photo: November 5

Thomas Fox captured this sunset off Turtle Beach in 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.

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

Women's Golf Association on Longboat Key meets again.

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

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

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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

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  • 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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  • 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.
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  • 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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Chris Gilliland passed out candy in his uniform.
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  • Harry Sayer
  • October 30, 2020
Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office hosts Drive-Thru Halloween

The first drive-through event was held Oct. 30.

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The Grand Champion, as well as the Funniest display, went to the lab department's take on Muppets' Beaker and Dr. Bunsen Honeydew.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 30, 2020
Pumpkin carving prompts seeds of ingenuity from Lakewood Ranch Medical Center

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center staff members show their sharp wit when it comes to carving pumpkins.

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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • October 30, 2020
Longboat Key Club tennis players bring their A-game for Halloween

Party animals, witches and social butterflies were abundant at the club on Oct. 30.

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A rare bird with a restricted habitat, the reddish egret typically hunts alone in shallow water. (Miri Hardy)
    By
  • Miri Hardy
  • October 30, 2020
Bird of the week: Reddish egret

Rare species is a bellwether for the health of our coastal communities.

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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • October 29, 2020
Longboat Key Club organizes Cancer Awareness Day

Members were asked to dress in pink on Oct. 28.

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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • October 29, 2020
Longboat Island Chapel bids farewell to longtime friend

The sendoff was commemorated with a garden lunch.

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