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Jane Vargas and Arlene Skversky
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 13, 2020
Voter registration booth here to help

Volunteers are here to answer all your questions about how and where to vote.

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Laina Moran addresses the crowd.
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 13, 2020
Republicans Club of Longboat Key meets for February

The topics covered included sand, the 2020 election and law enforcement

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  • February 13, 2020
Longboat Key weather page photo: February 13

Pamela Kemper captured an image of a glorious sunset overlooking Longboat Key.

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  • February 13, 2020
Sarasota weather page photo: February 13

Thomas Norton captured this juvenile brown pelican at North Jetty Beach in Nokomis.

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Manatee County wetland regulations will be reviewed by the Board of County Commissioners on Aug. 17.
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  • Melissa Leduc
  • February 13, 2020
East County weather page photo: February 13

Gordon Silver captured this sandhill crane clearing the way for the rest of the group in Del Webb.

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William Johnson, 6, passes a water bottle to a police robot.
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  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • February 13, 2020
Southside blooms during STEM night

Southside Elementary School hosted its first STEM night on Feb. 6.

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Troy and Natalie Duquette during the 2019 Say I Do Again.
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  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • February 13, 2020
Love in Sarasota: Take a nontraditional approach

Beyond candy, roses and a card, there are plenty of ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day in a uniquely Sarasota style.

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Tyler Strum and Gavin Burns. Photo by Liz Ramos.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • February 12, 2020
Koala(ty) chalk art at Lakewood Ranch High leads to funds for Australia

Koala(ty) chalk art at Lakewood Ranch High leads to funds for Australia

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Jellyfish are one of the animals you can adopt from Mote.
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  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • February 12, 2020
Celebrate Cupid’s Day with a new addition

What could be better than adopting a marine animal for a Valentine's Day treat?

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  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • February 11, 2020
Rick Steves talks fear, embracing other cultures

Travel writer, TV host is the second speaker in the RCLA Town Hall Series.

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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 10, 2020
All Angels by the Sea gathers parishioners for annual meeting

The members discussed the past and future over brunch.

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Ginger Merman at her easel with finished artwork. Photo courtesy of Susan Goodfriend.
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 10, 2020
You Observed: Tangerine Bay Club Artisan happy hour

Artists from the Tangerine Bay community had the opportunity to show off their talents.

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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 10, 2020
Love on Longboat Key: Finding the most romantic spots on the island

The island paradise offers no shortage of romantic opportunities, from traffic jams to bicycle mishaps-in-waiting.

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Tom Volpe snaps a photo of a eagle sculpture from John Townsend.
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  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • February 10, 2020
Sarasotans take a walk on the art side

The 32nd annual Downtown Sarasota Festival of the Arts took place on Feb. 8 and 9.

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Randy and Susan Mallitz are being honored by Temple Emanu--El for their philanthropy.
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  • Jay Heater
  • February 10, 2020
Temple Emanu-El honors Lakewood Ranch couple

Temple Emanu-El honors Lakewood Ranch couple for their philanthropy.

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