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Shane Hale is reunited with his dog, Harley, after they were separated in a storm 3 miles off of Englewood.
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • August 29, 2018
Sarasota dog lost at sea finds his way back to shore

Shane Hale and his dog, Harley, were embarking on a new journey sailing the world, when a storm caused them to be separated at sea.

  • Sarasota
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Annette Rogers will celebrate her 90th birthday on Sept. 1.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 29, 2018
Annette Rogers looks back on 40 years in the real estate world

Rogers turns 90 on September 1 and isn't planning to slow down anytime soon.

  • Longboat Key
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Tom Breit, Michael Ramah and Dan Snyder and Breit and Snyder's wedding ceremony. Photo by Jenny Acheson
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  • Katie Johns
  • August 29, 2018
Surprise wedding bells

Dan Snyder and Tom Breit tied the knot in a pop-up wedding ceremony Aug. 25.

  • Longboat Key
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Courtesy photo
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  • Katie Johns
  • August 29, 2018
Save seabirds

Save Our Seabirds is in need of towels, blankets, heating pads, puppy training pads and money to order worms and brine shrimp for the birds as they recover.

  • Longboat Key
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Nevin Hofing shows off his pulled pork and macaroni and cheese, which he prepared for a small private event Aug. 24 at Manatee Technical College.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 29, 2018
Pitmaster fires up smoke signals

Nevin Hofing's labor of love is smoked barbecue.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • August 26, 2018
Women’s Equity Luncheon celebrates progress

The 24th Annual Women's Equity Luncheon encouraged women to reflect on progress on Aug. 25 at the Carlisle Inn.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 26, 2018
Locals gather to Save Our Shores

On Aug. 26, 160 people gathered at The Sandbar Restaurant to raise money for red tide research.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • August 25, 2018
Learning comes to life at third annual ED-stravaganza

EdExploreSRQ's Third Annual ED-stravaganza showcased learning opportunities on Aug. 25 at Suncoast Technical College.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • August 23, 2018
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer celebrates upcoming fundraising season

Breast cancer survivors and their friends and family gathered on Aug. 23 at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Sarasota-Manatee's kick-off celebration.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • August 23, 2018
Veterans honored in Lakewood Ranch

Innovative learning on the books in East County

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 23, 2018
Longboat Key weather page photo: Aug. 23

Lynn Kitchen captured this morning view over the Sarasota Bay from her lanai on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 23, 2018
East County weather page photo: Aug. 23

Richard Bottorff photographed this bird sitting on a limb eating berries in the Rye Wilderness neighborhood.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 23, 2018
Sarasota weather page photo: Aug. 23

Jeannie Sparks photographed this limpkin at Celery Fields.

  • Sarasota
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Mary Anne Poulton. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 22, 2018
Lake Club residents meet Cubs manager

Lakewood Ranch girl gets birthday treat

  • East County
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Ferruh Muktar and Susan Robinson own Key Concierge and Key Culinary Tours.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 22, 2018
Local business owner in search of bone marrow donor

Ferruh Muktar was diagnosed with myelofibrosis, and the cure is bone marrow transplant.

  • Longboat Key
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Tipsea Gypsea, a 45-foot Catalina sailboat, lies beached on a sandbar near the Harbor Acres neighborhood, posing a risk to the neighborhood’s seawall and dozens of nearby moored boats. Sarasota Police Department Marine Patrol Officer Michael Skinner said the registered owner is working to get a specialized bolt to re-attach the steering wheel.
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