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Congressman Vern Buchanan with Republican Club of Longboat Key President Joe McElmeel and Supervisor of Elections Ron Turner
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 9, 2018
Ron Turner addresses Republican Club of Longboat Key

Congressman Vern Buchanan and County commission candidate Christian Ziegler were also present at the Oct. 9 meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • October 9, 2018
Going gold for childhood cancer awareness

Sarasota County schools raised more than $17,000 for childhood cancer research.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 9, 2018
Zota receives first-time ranking in Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards

The Resort at Longboat Key Club and The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota also made the list of 30 resorts.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • October 8, 2018
Bea Friedman, patron of the orchestra, dies at 98

A philanthropist who gave without fanfare, "Queen Bea" leaves behind a legacy of giving.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Hollie Bouduille, Callum Vincent, Amelie Bouduille and Ellis Vincent at the 2017 Fright Night.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 8, 2018
St. Armands fills October calendar

Throughout this month, four events will entertain all ages for free.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Guest speaker Lucia Blinn and Irving Finkle
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 8, 2018
Beth Israel Women gather for first lunch of season

Lucia Blinn, a local author, was the guest speaker at the lunch on Oct. 8 at Temple Beth Israel.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Lounge Wizards were one of 65 bands to play at this year’s Porchfest.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 7, 2018
Porchfest tunes up Arlington Park

This year's Porchfest, which took place on Oct. 7, featured sounds from 65 bands.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • October 7, 2018
Local Democrats gear up for upcoming election

The Democratic Club of Sarasota and Longboat Key Democratic Club partnered together to host a fundraising dinner featuring MSNBC Contributor Jill Wine-Banks.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 6, 2018
Pets get blessed at St. Armands Key Lutheran Church

Five dogs were blessed OCt. 6 in honor of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 6, 2018
Sarasota Bay Watch cleans up monofilament

Volunteers explored Sarasota Bay to pick up monofilament and other trash Oct. 6.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 4, 2018
JoshProvides supporters enjoy wine dinner

Ninety people attended the fundraising dinner Oct. 4 at Cafe L'Europe.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 4, 2018
Longboat Key weather page photo: Oct. 4

Michael Cohen photographed this puddle reflecting the blue sky on Lido Key.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 4, 2018
East County weather page photo: Oct. 4

Jill Nealon photographed these sandhill cranes and deer hanging out at Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 4, 2018
Sarasota weather page photo: Oct. 4

Michael Bajorek photographed this palm on Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Photo courtesy Lee Duffey
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 3, 2018
Jim Roque remembered for fostering relationships, helping the community

SunTrust vice president and nonprofit patron Jim Roque died Sept. 23 at 63.

  • Sarasota
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