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  • June 25, 2020
Sarasota weather page photo: June 25

Kevin French captured these ducks out for a swim at Celery Fields.

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  • June 25, 2020
East County weather page photo: June 25

Richard Bottorff captured this mockingbird having a sip of nectar from a white bird of paradise in Rye Wilderness.

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Debbie Andreacci and Beth Hocking. Photo by Liz Ramos.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 24, 2020
Million dollar effort for Peridia Golf and Country Club

Peridia Golf and Country Club residents collect almost two tons in food for Food Bank of Manatee.

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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • June 23, 2020
Happy birthday, Regina

The longtime Longboat resident celebrated 103 on June 23.

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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • June 22, 2020
In lieu of Freedom Fest, a flag raising on Longboat Key

The island's service organizations came together to create a bit of flag-waving fanfare.

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Janet Shapiro won the Paul Harris Award.
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • June 22, 2020
Rotary Club hosts member appreciation

Many members got a certificate as appreciation for what they do for the club.

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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • June 19, 2020
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce meets via Zoom

Networking doesn't quite look the same these days, but they're making it work.

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  • June 18, 2020
Longboat Key weather page photo: June 18

Michael Cohen captured this white egret catching some prey on Lido Beach.

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  • June 18, 2020
Sarasota weather page photo: June 18

Mary Ann Tygh Parks captured this butterfly on a spring afternoon in Myakka State Park.

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  • June 18, 2020
East County weather page photo: June 18

Gordon Silver captured these pileated woodpeckers guarding the nest along White Eagle Boulevard in Lakewood Ranch.

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  • By Gerry Siegel, Lead Leasing Advisor, Arietta Living
  • June 18, 2020
A Socially Distanced Social Life…Arietta Makes It Possible

A Socially Distanced Social Life…Arietta Makes It Possible

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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • June 17, 2020
Christ Church of Longboat Key gathers goods for food pantry

The church hosted its third drive for Our Daily Bread in Bradenton.

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Rob and Luke Rominiecki often play music together.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • June 17, 2020
Families reminisce for Fathers Day

Sarasota dads and children talk about their favorite memories together.

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The La Norma statue will not be restored.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • June 15, 2020
Missing no longer

The missing chef statue at La Norma raised intrigue.

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A sample of the thank you cards Linda Mitchell has received. Courtesy photo.
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • June 15, 2020
Key Club members raise thousands for furloughed employees

The "Members Who Care" GoFundMe ran for a short time, but made a huge impact.

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