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Neighbors

The address reads "443 1/2."
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • August 29, 2019
Look out below

Tiny painted doors are a playful mystery

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Alice Jones and Dee Webber met in 1997 while both volunteering in Newtown.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • August 29, 2019
Sarasota nonprofit duo dons many hats

Alice Jones and Dee Webber run the nonprofit Brothers and Sisters Doing the Right Thing.

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The general tso lobster dish is loaded with vegetables and rice to swirl in the sauce.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • August 29, 2019
Not-so-Lazy Lobster takes tastebuds on a trip on Longboat Key

The potential first annual Lobster International Festival runs through September.

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safeTALK will be held on Sept. 8 and 9 at Chabad of Sarasota. (Ameila Hanks)
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • August 29, 2019
Chabad of Sarasota-Manatee to hold suicide prevention training

The teen division of Chabad of Sarasota-Manatee will host Speak Up, Save a Life on Sept. 8 and 9.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 29, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: August 29

Jean-David “JD” Parlier captured this Osprey taking a bath at Celery Fields.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 29, 2019
East County weather page photo: August 29

Mark Williamson captured this Emu at Big Cat Habitat.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 29, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: August 29

Elizabeth Walsh captured a beautiful beach sunset through the clouds at Seaplace on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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The Exchange features two paintings with ties to the 1960s.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • August 28, 2019
A canvas to the past

The Exchange recently took in two paintings with ties to the 1960's rock scene.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • August 28, 2019
Mote sends 'bitey' but rehabbed sea turtle back home into the gulf

Juvenile loggerhead was released from Lido Beach after his May rescue in Venice.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Father Frederick Robinson, the rector for Church of the Redeemer on Palm Avenue.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • August 27, 2019
Church of the Redeemer rector welcomes first grandchild

Ayla Kessel-Robinson was born on Aug. 19 and was 7 pound 8 ounces.

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Carol Roman looks back at her art.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • August 26, 2019
Carol Roman captures the best of life wherever she is

Artist featured at All Angels by the Sea until October looks for different ways to present her works.

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

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

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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.

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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

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