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Neighbors

    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • August 26, 2019
Sarasota Bay Watch assesses scallop and clam situation

The question this year was, "How's the bay today?"

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Gus Mollasis talks to students during his "At the Movies" class.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • August 26, 2019
Longboat Key Education Center now enrolling

Classes start October 15 on the island.

  • Longboat Key
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Jack and Vickie Brill flank winner John Brill.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • August 26, 2019
Longboater nails lumber award

John Brill receives lifetime award from lumber association

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • August 26, 2019
Start spreading the news

Alexa Lowrey heads to New York University

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 23, 2019
Back-to-school moves

Back to School Dance benefits PTO projects at R. Dan Nolan Middle School.

  • East County
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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • August 23, 2019
Longboat Key and Anna Maria chambers combine for networking

The two Chambers of Commerce boarded a boat for Business After Hours

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    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • August 23, 2019
Sarasota Young Professionals take the morning to 'refresh'

The half day summit looked at topics like seizing the moment, renewing connections and going green.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 22, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: August 22

Mark Williamson captured this posing pelican at the docks pf Marina Jack.

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  • August 22, 2019
East County weather page photo: August 22

Gordon Silver captured this family of black-bellied whistling ducks out for a stroll in a field at Lakewood National off State Road 70.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 22, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: August 22

This dragonfly on a tree in South Lido captured the attention of photographer Michael Cohen.

  • Longboat Key
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Heather Williams awards the 2018 Young Professional of the Year award to Rachel Denton, the communications and voter outreach manager at the Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • August 22, 2019
Sarasota Young Professionals Group to host 4th annual summit

The conference will take place on Aug. 23 at the Embassy Suites Sarasota.

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    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • August 21, 2019
Teen Court hosts first Sip 'n' Share

Teen Court held its networking event at the downtown Sabal Palm Bank Tuesday night.

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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • August 21, 2019
Let there be (colorful) light

Ringling Causeway in line for fancy, colorful illumination.

  • Sarasota
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Palmetto 18-month-old Ryan Damico is a future artist in the making.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 21, 2019
Little folks' strokes in Lakewood Ranch

Let's Create Art lets little artists explore their creative sides in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
InkaWasi owners Jimmy Arias, his wife Reina Kozlowski and their son Kleyver Zamora are excited to bring the flavors of Peru to Main Street at Lakewood Ranch, which already has other international cuisines available.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 21, 2019
New restaurant spices up Main Street Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch Main Street adds Peruvian flavors to food lineup with opening of InkaWasi.

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