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Standing: Norm Weber, Marilyn and Tom Huseby and Judy and Jeff Reed; seated: Ann Weber and Dennis and Maryann Bloomer Courtesy photos
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  • Katie Johns
  • June 6, 2018
You Observed: Bird Key Yacht Club celebrates Memorial Day

Bird Key members gathered at the club for a patriotic celebration May 28.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Katie Johns
  • June 6, 2018
Longboat authors share summer reading lists

From historical novels to thrillers, the authors are finding time to read work that isn't their own this summer.

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Photo courtesy of Dry Dock
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  • Katie Johns
  • June 6, 2018
Sip and Save

Dry Dock Waterfront Grill has eliminated plastic straws as a way to help the environment.

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Mote Marine Laboratory assistant vice president Evan Barniskis , Sarasota League of Women Voters president Carol Hartz and city of Sarasota vice-mayor Jennifer Ahearn-Koch at the May 23 kickoff. Photo courtesy of Jan Pearce.
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  • Katie Johns
  • June 6, 2018
Positive energy

Mote Marine Laboratory helped kick off the second solar cooperative in Sarasota May 23.

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Emma Moneuse Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • June 6, 2018
Hats off to Longboat's class of 2018

Emma Moneuse and Griffin McKee are enjoying their summers before heading to college, while Max and Jake Pettingell are gearing up for their next steps at St. Stephens.

  • Longboat Key
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Sarasota County Emergency Management Chief Ed McCrane also updated attendees on Sarasota County policies.
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  • Katie Johns
  • June 6, 2018
Puerto Rican chamber shares Maria update

Founder and CEO Elizabeth Cuevas Neunder says sharing seeds can help grow island’s economy as recovery continues.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • June 5, 2018
Kids hit Siesta sand for summer run

The first weekly kid run of the summer took place on June 5 at Siesta Key Beach.

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    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • June 5, 2018
Children dance through summer camp

The Sarasota Ballet held its Step Into Ballet Camp June 4-8.

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Photo by Conor Goulding/Mote Marine Laboratory
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • June 5, 2018
Mote elects new board of trustees vice chairman

Howard "Sam" Seider was elected to the role in late May.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • June 5, 2018
Campers set sail on Sarasota Bay

The Sarasota Youth Sailing campers are busy learning the ropes of the water sport as they kick off the second week of camp.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • June 4, 2018
Temple Emanu-El honors pets and animal companionship

The Blessing of the Animals was held June 3 at Temple Emanu-El.

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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • June 4, 2018
Women get pampered and spoiled at the All About Women Expo

The Westfield Sarasota Square Mall hosted the expo June 3.

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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • June 4, 2018
St. Armands Seafood & Music Festival serves up busy weekend

The festival was hosted June 2 and 3 at St. Armands Circle Park.

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Gus Mahler embraces his dad, Head of School David Mahler, after he was awarded "The Faculty Cup" for outstanding performance.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 3, 2018
Memories cap graduation ceremony at The Out of Door Academy in Lakewood Ranch

Memories cap graduation ceremony at The Out of Door Academy in Lakewood Ranch

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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • June 2, 2018
Families play and learn for World Oceans Day

Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium hosted World Oceans Day Family Festival June 2.

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