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Neighbors

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  • Brynn Mechem
  • May 2, 2019
Honoring hunger fighters

The couple co-founded the Campaign Against Summer Hunger.

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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 2, 2019
A morning of cars and coffee in Sarasota

When auto enthusiasts get together, the stories often involve a lot more than spark plugs and fan belts.

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Savannah Hoffman and Ryelynn Brunner. Andrew Atkins
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  • Andrew Atkins
  • May 1, 2019
Students run Braden River Elementary for a day

Lakewood Ranch resident lands dream job, television debut.

  • East County
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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • May 1, 2019
Sarasota residents gathered for Paws and Pints

The fundraiser, held at Calusa Brewing, benefitted The Humane Society of Sarasota County.

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Volunteer Toni Muirhead and Peace Presbyterian Church pastor Rev. Elizabeth Deibert worked together to organize Peace Presbyterian Church's first Health and Wellness Fair.
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • May 1, 2019
Peace of mind and body

Peace Presbyterian Church will hold its first Health and Wellness Fair on Saturday, May 4.

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Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 1, 2019
Turtle tradition

Four Anna Maria Elementary School students were given camp scholarships by the Longboat Key Turtle Watch.

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File photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 1, 2019
Good reads, literally

Michael Jordan's novel, "The Company of Demons," was designated as a Goodreads Reader’s Choice.

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Both Patrick and Sandy Bogert say the atmosphere of Longboat Key inspires them.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 1, 2019
Longboat couple prove to be each other's best critics

Sandy Bogert, a painter, and Patrick Bogert, a photographer, each have their own hobby but come together for support.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 27, 2019
Longboat Key Club enjoys evening of blues and bourbon

On April 27, 180 club members gathered on the Harbourside lawn for dinner, drinks and music.

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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 26, 2019
Wave of boating enthusiasts hits Sarasota Bay

The annual Suncoast Boat Show will be at Marina Jack through Sunday.

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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 26, 2019
First Presbyterian raises funds for preschool

The annual event was held at the Michael's on East wine cellar.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 25, 2019
Bird Key ladies step into spring

On April 25, the club hosted its monthly Style Show complete with lunch, a raffle and fashion show featuring clothing from Lilly Pulitzer.

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

Pepsi Freund captured a fisherman during sunset on Siesta Key.

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  • Observer Staff
  • 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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