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  • March 19, 2020
Longboat Key weather page photo: March 19

Alexandra Lowe-Mains captured this flock of royal tern flying on Longboat Key.

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    By
  • Melissa Leduc
  • March 19, 2020
Sarasota weather page photo: March 19

Mark Dimitroff captured this brown pelican skimming the surface on Siesta Key.

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  • March 19, 2020
East County weather page photo: March 19

Gordon Silver captured this white pelican swimming with a group of double crested cormorants off Lorraine Road in Lakewood Ranch.

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  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • March 19, 2020
Sarasota gardeners open yards to community

The Sarasota Garden Club hosted the seventh annual Gardens in Paradise tour on March 14.

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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • March 19, 2020
St. Mary, Star of the Sea celebrates St. Patrick's Day

Attendees enjoyed a classic Irish dinner and music.

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Pets have become colleagues many of those who are working from home.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • March 18, 2020
Staying busy: Tell us how you social distance

Staying home doesn't mean staying bored.

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Chamber president Gail Loefgren
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • March 18, 2020
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce closed to walk-in visitors

Beginning March 18, the Chamber will not accept walk-in visitors.

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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • March 16, 2020
Longboat Key Town Hall showcases local artists

For many years, the town of Longboat Key has provided a space for local artists to shine.

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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • March 14, 2020
Bird Key Yacht Club hosts St. Patrick's Day Party

The party was held March 14.

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Country Club's Deborah Jernigan wears one of her creations.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 13, 2020
Art show looms in Lakewood Ranch

Art show looms in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • March 12, 2020
Longboat church cancels services

Christ Church of Longboat Key directs members to watch live streaming version until further notice.

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  • March 12, 2020
Longboat Key weather page photo: March 12

Michael Cohen captured this hungry squirrel at South Lido’s Ted Sperling Park.

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  • March 12, 2020
Sarasota weather page photo: March 12

Michael Cohen caught this photo of a turkey vulture flying near Marina Jack.

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  • March 12, 2020
East County weather page photo: March 12

Bryan Veith captured this double rainbow over the No. 9 green at Heritage Harbour Golf & Eatery in East County.

  • East County
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John Sims
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  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • March 12, 2020
Happy Pi Day!

Sarasota will be home to several Pi Day events on March 14.

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