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Shelley Bartlett, Melissa Herring and Whitney Rivera.
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 10, 2019
Longboat Key Firefighters Association raises over $20,000

The annual golf fundraiser brought in money for the benevolent fund.

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Judy Ebrahim and Gail Hetler catch up.
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 10, 2019
Christ Church waves hello to members once again

Food, friends and faith combine again on the Key.

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Volunteer runway model Nicole Bradley wears clothes from Twist Boutique in Venice while taking a rescue dog for a walk during Divas and Dogs.
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  • Jay Heater
  • November 10, 2019
Dog walk makes fashion statement in Sarasota

Divas and Dogs fundraiser at the Founders Club raises money for the Humane Society of Lakewood Ranch.

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The twinkling tent for the party.
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 8, 2019
Bacchus on the Beach celebrates ninth year

Attendees seemed reluctant to leave as the event wound down.

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Nancy Curtis snaps a photo of an owl while Jonathan Handee keeps an eye on the bird.
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 8, 2019
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce hosts appreciative event

The annual Chairman's Reception recognized everyone from past leaders to the newest members.

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Carol Fischbein, Jane Vorel, Andy Youngs and Clara McGonigle.
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 8, 2019
St. Mary's kicks off the Christmas spirit

The Women's Guild Christmas Bazaar will kick off Christmas spirit on Longboat Key

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  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • November 8, 2019
Thanksgiving comes early to Temple Emanu-el

Temple Emanu-el preschool held its annual Thanksgiving Feast on Nov. 8.

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Kathy Price and Billie-Jo Fintel. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 7, 2019
Sweet reward for Willis Elementary students

Robert E. Willis Elementary principal and assistant principal become sundaes.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 7, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: November 7

Allison Forsyth captured these boats docked at Island Park near Marina Jack.

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  • November 7, 2019
East County weather page photo: November 7

Gordon Silver captured birds of paradise in bloom off Masters Avenue in Lakewood Ranch.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 7, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: November 7

Billie Dawson captured this seagull fishing for lunch at Quick Point, Longboat Key.

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Dennis Yoder, owner and founder of Siesta Key Creamery, started in the ice cream business in 1982.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • November 7, 2019
What's the scoop: Siesta Key gets new creamery

Veteran ice cream shop owner opens store in Siesta Key South Village.

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Heather Hooper, Mote's senior aquarium biologist and dive safety officer, cleans the Selby Library fish tank.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • November 7, 2019
What's in the tank?

Selby Public Library gets a visit from Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium.

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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 7, 2019
Longboat author nabs sixth award

Michael Jordan wins the Royal Palm Literary Award.

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Last year, the Rotary Club hosted a luncheon for veterans. Photo by Katie Johns.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 6, 2019
Rotary Club of Longboat Key to celebrate veterans

On Veterans Day, those who served in the Vietnam War will receive pins and recognition.

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