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Quinn Gulliver, Devin Gulliver and Patrick Peoples dominate Star Wars trivia with a score of 5,200-1,000.
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  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • August 1, 2019
For teens, ‘Star Wars’ is more than a movie

Selby Library held is first ever Star Wars Party on July 25, which featured a game of trivia.

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Siesta Beach is the number 6 beach in the United States, according to USA Today.
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  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • August 1, 2019
No time to lose: Must do places to visit before summer is over

With the kids or without, here are five must-experience destinations for summer vacation in Sarasota.

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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • July 31, 2019
Business After Hours brings local businesses together

The event, held at the Anna Maria Oyster Bar, was full of lighthearted networking.

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Cyndi Seamon measures a new nest.
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • July 30, 2019
Turtle numbers on the rise

More nests spotted on Longboat beaches than in years past.

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2018's Good as Green Business of the Year second place winner Tomas Jusak of Junk King, first place Jacci Shovlin and Mike Solmonson of G. Fried Flooring and third place winners Angel Cruz and Ruben Rod. Photo by Katie Johns
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • July 29, 2019
Small Business Week approaches on Longboat Key

Celebrate your local economy by nominating a small business.

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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • July 29, 2019
Walk in the Park: Longboat Key Public Tennis Center

The tennis center serves up a good time for spectators and players alike.

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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • July 29, 2019
Another day in paradise

Dry Dock one of 100 most beautiful restaurants

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    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • July 25, 2019
Campers get crafty at Art Center

Art Center Sarasota offers 11 weeks of art summer camps that explore a different theme each week.

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 25, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: July 25

Stephanie Wallace captured this orchid after a rain shower at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 25, 2019
East County weather page photo: July 25

Gordon Silver captured this snowy egret admiring itself in the waters at Myakka River State Park.

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  • July 25, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: July 25

Charles Howard captured an image of an egret at Casa Del Mar on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 25, 2019
Campers respond to call for superheroes at Dream Oaks Camp

Foundation for Dreams' "superhero" themed camp proves adventure for Dream Oaks Camp participants in Manatee County.

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Family portraits are one of the stops on the Day4Hope schedule.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • July 23, 2019
Sarasota, Manatee churches hold a 'Day4Hope' for families in need

Throughout Sarasota, Bradenton and Venice, 18 churches will fulfill 3,000 children's back to school needs.

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The tennis team of Molly Gleason, Grace Hackett, co-captain Suzie Singer, Stacey Allerton, captain Fanny Younger, Chris Goodwin, Heather Whitfield and Ann Kelmenson.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • July 22, 2019
Public Tennis Center team swinging big

The USTA 40 and over team will partake in sectionals

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Susan Phillips is event chair.
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • July 22, 2019
Kiwanis set to award scholarships

Kiwanis set to award scholarships

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