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All of the participants in the tournament wore white.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 24, 2019
Cedars event evokes images of Wimbledon

Cedars Tennis Resort hosted a tennis tournament where the attire was white and the racquets were wooden.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 24, 2019
Lakewood Ranch campout calls for s'more fun

About 150 people participated in the inaugural event.

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Sara Bartlett and Kathy Danco
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  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 23, 2019
The Crowley Museum and Nature Center takes a trip back through time

The 10th annual Southwest Florida Heritage Festival took place on Feb. 23.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 23, 2019
Bird Key celebrates change of watch

About 140 club members gathered Feb. 23 for the change of watch.

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Jean Rivoli and Eleanor Villardi
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 23, 2019
St. Michael the Archangel decides to go green

The church celebrated an Irish Night to celebrate St. Patrick's Day early.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 23, 2019
Longboat KeyGarden Club spruces up Public Works landscape

Thirty volunteers gathered on the morning of Feb. 23 to scatter almost 400 plants on the Public Works property.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 23, 2019
Historic Spanish Point flies with Fairy House Festival

From face painting to arts and crafts, the 6th annual Fairy House Festival had activities for all ages over the weekend.

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Literacy Council of Sarasota Board President Vincente Medine with LCS Executive Director Tom Melville
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  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 22, 2019
The new word on the street in Sarasota

The 12th Literacy Matters Luncheon took place on Feb. 22.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Phillippe Diederich, also known professionally as Danny Lopez, set his latest novel "The Last Breath" on Siesta Key.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 22, 2019
Author sets a mystery book on Siesta Key

"The Last Breath" author will be available to meet on Feb. 28.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 21, 2019
Beachplace residents treated to musical evening

On Feb. 21, Connie Scardelli performed "Guys and Dolls" for 70 Beachplace residents.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 21, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: Feb. 21

Stan Singer captured the sunshine breaking through the clouds near Beachplace.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 21, 2019
East County weather page photo: Feb. 21

Bruce Silverman photographed these flowers in Lakewood Ranch.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 21, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: Feb. 21

Jeannie Sparks photographed this brightly colored roseate spoonbill at Celery Fields.

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Kathy Fraley and Jennifer Grondahl
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 20, 2019
Sarasota Chamber swings into spring training

The Baltimore Orioles and the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce celebrated the beginning of spring training.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 20, 2019
Seaplace takes in cabaret show

Marcy Downey performed a medley of songs by musical legends on Feb. 20.

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Together, John and Shannon Barton make the "Roaring '20s" at the Great Gatsby-themed annual dinner for members of the Friars Club. Attendees shared their favorite memories from the season and gave out awards at the March 24 celebration at the Harbourside Ballroom.
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Theo Chien and Peter Ginsburg test out their fire helmets at the Longboat Key Fire Rescue open house on March 25 at Station 92. The pair picked out some fire station-themed toys while meeting first responder staff at the annual event.
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