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Korean War Veterans march down Main Street during the 2017 Memorial Day Parade.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • May 17, 2019
What to do in Sarasota on Memorial Day Weekend

Here are a few events to attend Memorial Day weekend to honor those who died in military service.

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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 17, 2019
A walk in the park: Joan M. Durante Park

Walk with us through the Longboat Key's parks and other outdoor attractions.

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Maureen Wilt said that Lucas Giffard’s leadership skills set him apart from other scholarship applicants.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • May 17, 2019
Surprise! Pine View School senior receives $20,000 scholarship from FPL

Florida Power and Light Co. surprised Lucas Gifford with an annual scholarship.

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    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • May 16, 2019
Booker High graduation celebrates "one school, unlimited futures"

The Booker High School Class of 2019 graduated May 16 at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 16, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: May 16

Jill Anderson captured a honey bee landing on a flower in her backyard in Sarasota.

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  • May 16, 2019
East County weather page photo: May 16

Charles Haeussner catches a young alligator eyeing a limpkin on the shore of Lake Uihlein in Lakewood Ranch.

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 16, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: May 16

Robert Todd caught this image of a storm approaching Longboat Key from the Gulf of Mexico.

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Todd and Eddie Morton, co-owners of Morton's Market, have helped keep the 50-year business alive.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • May 16, 2019
Morton's Market celebrates 50 years

The grocer, located at 1924 S Osprey Ave, has survived the introduction of grocery chains and multiple ownerships.

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Police Chief Pete Cumming, Katie Johns and Fire Rescue Chief Paul Dezzi
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 16, 2019
Thanks for the memories, Longboat

Community editor Katie Johns reflects on her time with Longboat Observer before heading off to a new job in her hometown.

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Emily and Hudson Drake. Photo by Andrew Atkins.
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • May 15, 2019
Moms pampered with class at Gene Witt Elementary

Spa day commemorates Mother's Day.

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Sarah and Avery Erickson. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 15, 2019
Tea time for mom at Braden River Library

Teddy bears tag along for Mother's Day celebration.

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    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • May 15, 2019
Students play on Water Day at Braden River Elementary

"All's fair in love and war."

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Past President Carol Erker, current President Susan McGuire, incoming President Nancy Rozance and past President Jack Rozance courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 15, 2019
Rotarians united

Rotary Club of Longboat Key members attended a rotary conference in Cape Coral last weekend to learn about local and national efforts.

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Addison Riesen said she makes slime every other day. It takes her just two minutes to make a basic slime.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 15, 2019
Longboat kid has slime of her life with unique hobby

Addison Riesen spends her free time creating slime, a big trend among others her age.

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Emma Uihlein and Amelia Thomas at a 2018 Tidal Tykes camp at Mote.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 15, 2019
Stay cool with these local barrier island summer camps

From Lido Beach to City Island, there are plenty of spots that are offer camps all summer long.

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