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Neighbors

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  • September 16, 2019
You Observed: Temple Emanu-El families enjoy Shofar Blowout

The event taught the children of the temple about the significance of Rosh Hashanah.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • September 16, 2019
Parents become students at Fruitville Elementary

Parents had the chance to step inside the classroom during Sarasota School's "Bring Your Parent to Work Week."

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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • September 16, 2019
Pine View Association and Barnes and Noble created a Read-A-Thon for Sarasota kids

The event got kids up and excited about reading.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 14, 2019
Braden River Bluegrass Festival draws big crowd to Linger Lodge in Bradenton

Linger Lodge in Manatee County hosts Braden River Bluegrass Festival

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 14, 2019
It's time to play ball in Heritage Harbour

Cal Ripken league opens fall season in Manatee County.

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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • September 13, 2019
Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County recognizes local leaders

The 14th Annual Intertape Polymer Group Leadership Breakfast honored Rachel Shelley and Jaime DiDomenico.

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Sisters Bradley and Lisa Nixon present David Sessions with the Clyde Nixon Business Leadership Award.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • September 12, 2019
EDC celebrates Sarasota economic innovation with awards ceremony

The Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County honored business success at its annual meeting and awards luncheon on Sept. 12.

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Kahwa Coffee is Charlotte Corker's first solo show.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • September 12, 2019
Sarasota coffee shop's walls are booked for local artists

Downtown cafe’s waitlist for new artists to display their work extends to 2020.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 12, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: September 12

Tom McGee captured this common gallinule family swimming together at Celery Fields.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 12, 2019
East County weather page photo: September 12

Michael Cohen caught this diverse group of birds in South Lido Park.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 12, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: September 12

Longboat Key weather page photo: September 12

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • September 12, 2019
St. Armands patrons learn that tea can be what's for dinner

The Spice and Tea Exchange on St. Armands Circle showcased the versatile leaves.

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Michelle Sampson and 2018 nominee Rob Wagner at last year's event.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • September 11, 2019
Chamber announces Small Business Week nominees

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce is gearing up to celebrate small businesses with awards luncheon in October.

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    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • September 11, 2019
Sarasota County honors the victims of Sept. 11

Sarasota County held the remembrance ceremony at Fire Station 16, 5875 Hummingbird Ave.

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2,977 flags were set up on the front lawn of Riverview High on Wednesday morning.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • September 11, 2019
Students pay homage to Sept. 11 victims

In observance of Patriot Day, Riverview High School's Young Americans for Freedom Club honors the 2,977 who died on Sept. 11, 2001.

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