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  • August 16, 2018
East County weather page photo: Aug. 16

William Marrone captured the colors of this sunset at the Del Webb lakeside and amenity center in Lakewood Ranch.

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  • August 16, 2018
Sarasota weather page photo: Aug. 16

Nancy Dobias photographed this limpkin family crossing the road in Myakka River State Park.

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Parrish's Jason Winslow and Christina Winslow grab one of their children, Amelia Winslow, 9, for a picture before she goes out to the playground.
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  • Amelia Hanks
  • August 15, 2018
Picnic at the park in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch Baptist Church hosts its final summer event at Greenbrook Adventure Park.

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Michael and Summer Harsh
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 15, 2018
Pickleball gains traction in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch church welcomes pastor.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 15, 2018
Longboat Key Club members battle at trivia night

Teams competed Aug. 15 to see who could answer the most general knowledge questions.

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  • Amelia Hanks
  • August 15, 2018
Calendar

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The library is open from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday through Friday.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 15, 2018
Longboat Library stacks up best-sellers

The Longboat Library is open from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday through Friday.

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The Rev. Dee de Montmollin will begin her work at the church on Sept. 2. Courtesy photo
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  • Katie Johns
  • August 15, 2018
All Angels finds interim leader

The Rev. David Danner and his wife, Wafa, moved to Canada on Aug. 12. They will return in November for a final service.

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Nancy Curtis feeds a baby bird during one of her volunteering shifts, which is one of her favorite activities.
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  • Katie Johns
  • August 15, 2018
Save Our Seabirds volunteers take flight

Numerous Longboat Key residents volunteer at Save Our Seabirds to help local wildlife.

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Patricia Gussin signs copies of her latest book, "Come Home." Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 15, 2018
Gussins delight in Authors Night

Oceanview Publishing owners Bob and Patricia Gussin attended a fundraising event in New York Aug. 11.

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Beach Snoballs held a grand opening on Aug. 5.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 15, 2018
Frozen Fare

Beach Snoballs opened Aug. 5 on St. Armands Circle.

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  • Katie Johns
  • August 14, 2018
Tracy Pratt addresses Longboat Key Democrats

The District 71 state representative candidate was the guest speaker Aug. 14 at the Longboat Key Democratic Club meeting.

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    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • August 13, 2018
Sarasota-area kids head back to school

Sarasota County Schools welcome back its students.

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  • Shane Donglasan
  • August 11, 2018
Sarasota Farmers Market revives Woodstock

The Second Annual Woodstock Revival brought back the spirit of the 60s to the Sarasota Farmers Market on Aug. 11.

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  • Shane Donglasan
  • August 10, 2018
Sarasota young professionals ignite the spark

The Sarasota Young Professionals Group's annual YP Summit: Ignite fired up professionals on Aug. 10 at the Westin Sarasota.

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