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Peyton, Archie and Eli Manning with William Klick. Photo courtesy of Julie Klick.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • October 14, 2019
Meet the Mannings

For this Longboater, a trip to the Manning Passing Academy was a wish come true.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • October 12, 2019
St. Armands goes British for Jaguar car show

About 85 sports cars, sedans and other machines attracted a crowd.

  • Longboat Key
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GM Mike Frashier, Michael and Catherine Garey, Chef Chris Reed, Manager Michelle Waldron. Bottom row shows 10-year employees Gabriel Garcia, Michelle Bidwell, Reina Garcia, Constantino Vidal, Fermin Tovar.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • October 11, 2019
Lazy Lobster celebrates 10th with a nod to Longboat charities

The owner and management team want to give back to the community that's given them so much.

  • Longboat Key
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Benny Labinger, 7, picks a cookie from the platter.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • October 10, 2019
Temple Emanu-el breaks Yom Kippur fast

Temple Emanu-el held its annual Break-the-Fast meal on Oct. 9.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 10, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: October 10

Nick Charalambous captured a beautiful Siesta Key sunset.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 10, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: October 10

Ron Horn caught this image of a fun-looking cloud from Longboat Key.

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  • October 10, 2019
East County weather page photo: October 10

Gordon Silver captures this sunset in Del Webb after summertime thunderstorms.

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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • October 9, 2019
Republican Club of Longboat Key holds October meeting

The meeting included candidate for Sarasota County sheriff Kurt Hoffman, Rep. Will Robinson and several town commissioners.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • October 9, 2019
Pink ducks float with hope

Pink rubber ducks will float in the City Hall fountian in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Matilda Hubbard.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 9, 2019
Gene Witt Elementary Beautification Day a family affair

At least a dozen parents, students and administrators come out to clean the Gene Witt campus.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
St. Armands Cirlce is home to several restaurants and stores.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • October 8, 2019
Circle your vote for landmark

St. Armands Circle is a finalist in the American Planning Association's 2019 Great Places in Florida People's Choice.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Preston Turner, Shawna Trost, Angelique Turner, David Turner and Julian Turner
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • October 8, 2019
Fruitville Grove brings fall fun to families

Fruitville Grove celebrates its 31st annual Pumpkin Festival.

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First place overall winner Jason Agriesti and presenter Rick Richards.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • October 7, 2019
Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium hosts 13th Snook Shindig

The event was to catch and check on the fish Mote has been releasing into Sarasota Bay

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Reba is ready for her closeup.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • October 7, 2019
All Angels Episcopal Church hosts its first pet blessing

Furry friends need attention from a higher power now and then, too.

  • Longboat Key
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Supplies for the day are laid out.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • October 7, 2019
St. Armands Key Lutheran Church works with Habitat for Humanity

The Manatee County chapter of the organization is building multiple houses.

  • Longboat Key
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