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Deb Herbert stands in front of a oil painting she did at MJ Ranch in Myakka City.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 19, 2020
Former Sarasota County Schools fine arts teacher excels in equine themed art

Former Sarasota County Schools fine arts teacher excels in equine themed art.

  • East County
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South West Florida Therapy Animals Partners Ana Dod, with Boots, and Heather Perry, with Milo, hope to host events at the nonprofit's campus to help raise funds for the animals' care.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 19, 2020
The animal effect is in Lakewood Ranch

Ranch provides therapeutic connections in Lakewood Ranch.

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Barrie spent years directing theater students in Sarasota.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • August 18, 2020
Turning the Page: Former Sarasota resident Zara Barrie releases self-help book

Former Sarasota resident Zara Barrie releases self-help book that heads in a different direction.

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Executive director Isaac Azerad.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • August 17, 2020
"My Jewish Journey" furthers friendships

Members are taking a deep dive into life before Longboat.

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Stop and read the plaque that gives visitors a little more context to Longboat history.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • August 17, 2020
The essential guide to Longboat Key

From longtime Longboaters, the can’t-miss spots on this sandy strip of serenity.

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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • August 17, 2020
In conversation with Brad Marner, Rotary Club of Longboat Key president

Marner has not yet held a face-to-face meeting with his club as he navigates presidency in a pandemic.

  • Longboat Key
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(Miri Hardy) If you hook a pelican while fishing, don't cut the line. Reel. Remove. Release.
    By
  • Miri Hardy
  • August 14, 2020
Bird of the week: Brown pelican

Like many coastal birds, mankind's effects put pelicans in peril.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 13, 2020
East County weather page photo: August 13

Richard Bottorff captured these deer in Rye Wilderness in East County.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 13, 2020
Sarasota weather page photo: August 13

Alexis Pletcher captured this photo of a Siesta Key sunset.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 12, 2020
Longboat Key weather page photo: August 13

Eric Leininger captured this swan and cygnet at the Longboat Key Club’s Harbourside golf course.

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Bonnie Dowd and Georgios Amanatadis. Photo by Liz Ramos.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 12, 2020
Artist at work in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch boy works on painting skills for a possible future as an artist.

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Lakewood Ranch Elks Brett Davis, Jerry Ditty and Darrin Simone join Human Society at Lakewood Ranch Treasurer Nadine Stein before the mowing begins.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 12, 2020
Elks come to the rescue to help Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch

Elks come to the rescue to help the Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch.

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Dylan and James Brennan loaded several swordfish to be weighed.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • August 11, 2020
Sarasota Slam reels in fishing adventure

The annual tournament was held August 4 to 8.

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Waffle Stop owner Dolly Hollinger has accrued a sizable collection of Elvis memorabilia over the years.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • August 11, 2020
Elvis Around Town: Sarasota remembers history with the King

On the 43rd anniversary of Presley's death, Sarasota recalls a glancing encounter with the King of Rock 'n' Roll.

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Jim Almeter loves his old cars. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 11, 2020
History at work near Braden River

Car enthusiast sells beloved Model T.

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