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  • November 8, 2018
Longboat Key weather page photo: Nov. 8

Belinda Russell photographed this white ibis and roseate spoonbill at the Links on Longboat golf course one sunny afternoon.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 8, 2018
Sarasota weather page photo: Nov. 8

Jay Frank captured this photo of an American flag among trees in Sarasota.

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Michelle Bridges is the new owner of Fantasy Flowers at 8111 Lakewood Main Street, Suite 101.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 7, 2018
Business blooms in Lakewood Ranch

New owner's dreams planted in Fantasy Flowers in Main Street at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch YMCA Executive Director Stacey McKee joins member and supporter Molly Lawson of Lakewood Ranch at the Motown event.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 7, 2018
Lakewood Ranch YMCA goes to Motown

Lakewood Ranch YMCA holds its biggest annual fundraiser at the Lake Club's Grande Clubhouse.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Previous Chamber Chairman Mike Doll, Andrew Vac, Sandy Tull and Tim Field
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 7, 2018
Chamber celebrates past and present chairmen

About 50 Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce members gathered at the Bridge Tender Inn & Dockside Bar Nov. 7 for the reception.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • November 7, 2018
Arts & Cultural Alliance salutes Sarasota County principals

The 18th Annual Principals Luncheon honored Sarasota County Principals and their work in promoting the arts.

  • Sarasota
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Dee Harmer and Kathy Garcia
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 7, 2018
Longboat Key Garden Club blooms into season

Club members new and old gathered at the Holiday Inn at Lido Beach Nov. 7 for a welcome back luncheon.

  • Longboat Key
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A condominium in The Pierre at 455 Longboat Club Road recently sold for $1 million. Built in 1990, it has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,470 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $900,000 in 2003.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 7, 2018
Condominium at The Pierre sells for $1 million

Residential real estate for Oct. 22-26.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
For 28 years, Wuesthoff was active in the Air Force. He entered in 1980 and left in 2009.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 7, 2018
Longboat Key veterans share service memories

Four local veterans share memories of their lives in uniform.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 7, 2018
St. Mary readies the holiday spirit

The annual Christmas Bazaar will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17 at the church.

  • Longboat Key
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The Longboat Key Club’s USTA 6.5 women’s combo team is heading to sectionals.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 7, 2018
Three-peat

For the third time, The Longboat Key Club’s USTA 6.5 women’s combo team is heading to sectionals in Daytona.

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One lucky customer will be able to remember the sage of the Longboat Key coyotes by purchasing this tree and ornament.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 7, 2018
Christmas coyote

A coyote ornament was attached to a Christmas tree that was donated to St. Mary, Star of the Sea, for this year’s Christmas Bazaar, which will take place on Nov. 17.

  • Longboat Key
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Marie Hunter and Diane Patrone
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 6, 2018
Key Niners tee off new season

The women's golf group enjoyed lunch and a fashion show after golfing.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • November 5, 2018
CONA honors John McCarthy at anniversary celebration

CONA celebrates 57 years and recognizes neighborhood leaders at Michael's Wine Cellar on Nov. 5.

  • Sarasota
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Sarasota Military Academy students Carlie Murphy and Juliana Rendle wait for the parade to begin at the corner of Osprey Avenue and Main Street during the 2017 Veterans Day Parade. File photo.
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • November 5, 2018
Veterans Day parade will honor Vietnam veterans and the women who served

More than thirty organizations will march down Main Street this Sunday to honor Sarasota's veterans.

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