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Kelley Storey packs one of the boxes.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • November 18, 2019
Season of giving

Gulf Gate Rotary Club partnered with Children Protection Center to donate Thanksgiving dinners to 80 families in need.

  • Sarasota
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Sarabeth Kalajian and William Jervey
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • November 18, 2019
Night of surprises

Sarabeth Kalajian was recognized for her 35 years with the Sarasota County library system on Nov. 13.

  • Sarasota
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 16, 2019
Festival rocks hunger in Lakewood Ranch

Giving Hunger the Blues at the Sarasota Polo Club in Lakewood Ranch benefits Mayors' Feed the Hungry program.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 16, 2019
Creative Arts Association of Lakewood Ranch holds fall show

Lakewood Ranch artist group showcases all types of art.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • November 16, 2019
St. Mary patrons bring in the holiday spirit

The Longboat church hosted its annual Christmas Bazaar.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • November 16, 2019
Sand sculptors compete at 2019 Crystal Classic

The annual sand sculpture competition runs Nov. 15 to 18.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • November 16, 2019
Longboat Library hosts author showcase

12 local authors had their books on display during a fun event Nov. 16.

  • Longboat Key
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Jessica Hays and Sidney Turner chat at the tent.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 14, 2019
Scramble for SPARCC raises money for local organization

The golf event brought in money for domestic and sexual violence survivors.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Marissa Dobbert is Sarasota County Middle School Teacher of the Year.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • November 14, 2019
Sarasota Schools celebrate Teacher of the Year finalists

School district staff joined Education Foundation representatives in surprising the three finalists at their schools.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarah Darling lost her engagement ring while on vacation at Siesta Key Beach.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • November 14, 2019
Have you seen this ring?

The custom-made gold engagement ring is believed to be around the Hyatt on Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
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The world's first telephone box was opened in 1881 in Berlin.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • November 14, 2019
The 20th century is calling

Selby Library is home to two pay phones.

  • Sarasota
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Vicki Dworski, Don Walker and Melliss Kenworthy Swenson rehearse "The Prize" by Arthur Keyser.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • November 14, 2019
Senior Friendship Center to hold Holiday Extravaganza performance

The "Holiday Extravaganza" will run from Nov. 19-22.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 14, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: November 14

Stephen Jordan captured a beautiful sunset from Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 14, 2019
East County weather page photo: November 14

Bruce Silverman captured a colorful sunset over Rosedale in Lakewood Ranch.

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  • November 14, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: November 14

Michael Cohen caught this orange butterfly resting on Lido Beach.

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