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Prom on the Porch with Wendy Johnson.
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  • Eric Garwood
  • May 6, 2020
No prom? No problem for grad-to-be and friends

Family arranges a different kind of prom for Cardinal Mooney senior.

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Jeff Wilson and Mark Wojcicki. Photo by Liz Ramos
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 6, 2020
East County physical education teachers connect with students through cycling

Lost cockatiel flies away from Lakewood Ranch home but returned after safe landing in Myakka City.

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Greta and her cygnet. Photo by Lou Newman.
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • May 6, 2020
Longboat Key cygnet hatches

Out of five eggs, one cygnet emerged from its shell on Longboat Key.

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Nancy Rozance's daughter created a collage for her mother.
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • May 6, 2020
Longboat Key moms recall fond memories of Mother's Day

Even if Mother's Day isn't always perfect, moms agree that any day spent with their children feels like a special day.

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April Glasco directs people picking up food.
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • May 6, 2020
Longboat Key communities create a web of volunteers

Second Chance Last Opportunity is the Sarasota organization at the heart of the well-meaning web.

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Aria and Andrew Mateos made signs for the parade.
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • May 5, 2020
Birthday parade

Longboat Key first responders responded to a call for a birthday party.

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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 4, 2020
Life on Longboat

Photos from around the island.

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  • April 30, 2020
Longboat Key weather page photo: April 30

Cindy Leder captured this sunset at Beach Place on Longboat Key.

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  • April 30, 2020
Sarasota weather page photo: April 30

MaryAnn Parks captured this image of a gallunule at Celery Fields in Sarasota.

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  • April 30, 2020
East County weather page photo: April 30

Greenfield Plantation’s Marissa Veith captures this rabbit at Heritage Harbour Golf and Eatery.

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Remy DeVictor. Photo courtesy of Susan DeVictor.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 30, 2020
Despite COVID-19, pandemic birthday party in Lakewood Ranch goes on

Despite COVID-19 pandemic birthday party in Lakewood Ranch goes on

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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • April 29, 2020
Gardens of Ringling Park neighborhood's lion says thanks

Statue frequently decorated for seasonal events.

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Lauren Shinn
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • April 29, 2020
Cardinal Mooney signs point to seniors

Cardinal Mooney honors graduates to be.

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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • April 29, 2020
Longboat Key beach art grows and changes daily

Bob Dreyfus works on his beach installation daily. But by turtle season, it has to go.

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Charlene Donnelly helped transport the new batch of turtle nest stakes.
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • April 29, 2020
Fresh coat

Longboat Key Turtle Watch updates supplies for turtle tracking

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