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  • Harry Sayer
  • June 19, 2019
2019 Southeast Region Youth of the Year winner Leonela Tase Sueiro receives warm welcome at SRQ airport

Leonela Tase Sueiro, the 2019 Southeast Region Youth of the Year, had a big surprise waiting for her when she came home.

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Rhonda Montminy and Arnold Simonsen
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  • Brynn Mechem
  • June 18, 2019
Arnold Simonsen remembered as a gentle giant with big heart

The Longboat resident who donated millions to various Sarasota organizations died at age 88.

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    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • June 17, 2019
Kids learn about marine life at ocean-themed camps

Around 900 kids will attend summer camps at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium this summer.

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  • Eric Garwood
  • June 16, 2019
Walk in the Park: Heading to the beach

A stroll around some of Longboat Key's most popular places to visit.

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Charlene Donnelly said she purposely bought a used Jeep Wrangler in that blue color to blend with her custom artwork wrap.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 15, 2019
'Wild' Jeep starts conversations

Wildlife educator loves her 4-wheeler that delivers a message about nature.

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    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • June 14, 2019
Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce celebrates small businesses

Five local Sarasota business were awarded at the 2019 Small Business Awards on June 14.

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The Columbia has been in business on St. Armands Circle since 1959.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 14, 2019
Columbia ownership group buys St. Armands location

Local restaurant is the chain's second oldest, in operation since 1959.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 13, 2019
Bible roars to life at VBS

Living Lord Lutheran hosts Vacation Bible School

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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 13, 2019
Longboat Key's tennis champions

Team qualifies for National event in November.

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Last year’s fireworks on Siesta Key Beach.
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 13, 2019
Fourth of July Calendar 2019

Everything you need to know to have the best Fourth of July this year.

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Tracy Fanara tackles science in and out of the research lab. She’s also a former winner of the Longboat Key Garden Club’s annual scholarship competition for those helping the environment.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • June 13, 2019
Mote researcher is not your average scientist

From studying algae blooms to releasing rap videos, Tracy Fanara focuses on all things science.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 13, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: June 13

Michael Cohen captured this pair of parrots on Lido Key.

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 13, 2019
East County weather page photo: June 13

Gordon Silver captured this sandhill crane posing for a headshot in Del Webb.

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 13, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: June 13

Michael Cohen captured this pair of parrots on Lido Key.

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One pole is located on Ringling Boulevard.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • June 13, 2019
New downtown poles usher in 5G era to Sarasota

Medians around the city are seeing the addition of some new poles. But what are they?

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