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  • June 11, 2020
Longboat Key weather page photo: June 11

Patricia Muller took this photo of a floral-looking fungus on North Longboat Key.

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  • June 11, 2020
Sarasota weather page photo: June 11

Patricia Muller captured a quiet evening sunset on Sarasota Bay.

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  • June 11, 2020
East County weather page photo: June 11

Richard Bottorff captured this photo of a soft shelled turtle peaking out of a Rye Wilderness pond.

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Pastor Tony Viglione addressed the crowd.
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  • Harry Sayer
  • June 10, 2020
Interfaith vigil burns prayer ties for equality

The event was held at the Church of the Trinity MCC June 10.

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Kim McAninch
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • June 8, 2020
Artist Kim McAninch is learning how to bring her art to Longboat Key

The artist recently decided to buy a home on the Key and takes inspiration from its coast.

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Rick Piccolo and Lynn Larson
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • June 8, 2020
Kiwanis Club returns to in-person meetings

The club didn't meet virtually during the pandemic, but now they're venturing out while taking precautions.

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Arden and Norbert Kreisch
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • June 8, 2020
Norbert Kreisch, longtime circus performer, dies at 89

Kreisch was best known for his convincing gorilla act.

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  • June 4, 2020
Longboat Key weather page photo: June 4

Fred Bethke captured this sunset over Longboat Pass Bridge.

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  • June 4, 2020
Sarasota weather page photo: June 4

Dennis Pacheco captured two osprey chicks that had recently hatched at Bay Tree Club on South Siesta Key.

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  • June 4, 2020
East County weather page photo: June 4

Gordon Silver captured this green anole seeking a bite to eat on his front porch in Del Webb.

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Silver City's Debra Lewis, Suzanne Muschinsky and Monica Galfre say the Tide Away line has given them a great way to give back to the community.
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  • Brynn Mechem
  • June 4, 2020
Siesta Key jeweler uses line to raise money for Mote

Silver City created its Tide Away line to raise money for Mote's red tide research.

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  • Brynn Mechem
  • June 3, 2020
Spirit of America: Jeanette Nowaski

The Bay Haven kindergarten teacher has found unique ways to connect with her students while learning online.

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Maggie Sharrer. Courtesy photo.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • June 3, 2020
Lakewood Ranch High teacher gets her peers moving with challenge

Rowlett Middle Academy of Bradenton recognizes its students during celebration.

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Capt. Deb Kiner has been with the Sheriff's Office for 16 years.
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  • Harry Sayer
  • June 3, 2020
Sarasota Sheriff's Office promotes second-ever female captain

Capt. Deb Kiner became the office's second female captain on May 14.

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  • Eric Garwood
  • June 2, 2020
Rotary donates beach wheelchairs

Siesta Key gains two of the all-terrain wheelchairs.

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