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  • April 25, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: April 25

Pepsi Freund captured a fisherman during sunset on Siesta Key.

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

Longboat Key weather page photo: April 25

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Scott Veix photographed this little blue heron hunting for lunch off Lakewood Ranch Blvd.
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 25, 2019
East County weather page photo: April 25

Scott Veix photographed this little blue heron hunting for lunch off Lakewood Ranch Blvd.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 24, 2019
Girls who give in Lakewood Ranch

Lake Club Women's Giving Circle donates $7,000 to charity.

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Melina Rodriguez and Payton Casto
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 24, 2019
Your Town: April 24

Significant symphony in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
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Seventh grader Katherine Wright has two banners hanging at Save Our Seabirds.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 24, 2019
Colors of the wind

Save Our Seabirds and the Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences teamed up to create some colorful, bird-themed banners.

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Jay and Leighton Ricci Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 24, 2019
Sugar-filled search

Sand Cay Beach Resort hosted its annual Easter egg hunt after a weather delay.

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Longboat Key Police Chief Pete Cumming and Longboat Key Fire Rescue Chief Paul Dezzi at last year's event.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 24, 2019
Rotary Club invites public to first responder event

For the first time, the Rotary Club of Longboat Key is offering a limited number of tickets to residents for their first responder appreciation event on May 5.

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Fred Beyerlein often walks the beach, which is how his collection has grown.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 24, 2019
Longboater’s beach walks led him to unexpected fossil collection

Over the years, Fred Beyerlein has come across various fossils while walking Longboat Key beach.

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Christine Mayer co-founded Cinderella's Closet when she was still a teacher for Sarasota County.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • April 23, 2019
Nice at any price: Sarasota shop owners share their prom secrets

Prom attire can be expensive, but volunteers and shopkeepers do what they can to make their clients smile.

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Event Chair Kent Hayes and Board Member Anne Rollings
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  • Amelia Hanks
  • April 23, 2019
Sarasota County schools strive toward success

Education Foundation of Sarasota County presented the Strive Awards on April 23

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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 22, 2019
Sarasota celebrates Earth Day

Residents could wander through various educational tables in Five Points Park.

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Over 150 children participated in the egg hunt.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • April 21, 2019
Gulf Gate Church hosts an eggs-travaganza

The church hosted fun-filled Easter activities after its Sunday service.

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  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 21, 2019
Kids go on the hunt at Casa Del Mar

The annual egg hunt drew more than 30 families.

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  • Katie Johns
  • April 21, 2019
Longboat Key Club hops into Easter

On Easter morning, the club hosted its annual Easter egg hunt and celebration.

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