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Neighbors

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  • Shane Donglasan
  • August 1, 2018
Schoenbaum leaves inspirational legacy of giving

Beloved philanthropist dies at age 100.

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  • Eric Garwood
  • August 1, 2018
Furthering his education

Code Enforcement Officer collects diploma and honors in graduation ceremony.

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Wendy Cohen of @followmetosiestakey, Kelle Covington of @shellekelle and Sheila Loccisano of @followmetolongboatkey Courtesy photo
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  • Katie Johns
  • August 1, 2018
Picture Perfect

Florida instagrammers met up at Lido Beach July 20.

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Pine View School graduate MInnah Stein advocates for sexual assault awareness
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  • Shane Donglasan
  • July 30, 2018
Pine View School graduate MInnah Stein advocates for sexual assault awareness

Minnah Stein has been nationally recognized for her work addressing sexual assault in Sarasota high schools.

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  • Shane Donglasan
  • July 29, 2018
Fins and Fun Family Festival celebrates sharks

Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium's Fins and Fun Family Festival celebrates sharks and their essential role in the ocean environment.

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Indigo's Clay and Ann Shimeall said Wine Walk Wednesday made for a perfect date night.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • July 27, 2018
Vintage walk on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch

The first Walk Walk Wednesday in Lakewood Ranch offered more than 20 wines for tasting.

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Camper Rachel Manders, 15, pics out Ranch salad dressage picture from a magazine to use in her collage.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 26, 2018
Fun is in the mystery at Dream Oaks Camp

Foundation for Dreams creates safe, fun environment for children with disabilities.

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Members of the BeyondMe committee. About 300 young philanthropists attended the BeyondMe launch party at Michael's Wine Cellar to learn more about volunteer opportunities.
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • July 26, 2018
JFCS of the Suncoast launches young philanthropists group

BeyondMe, JFCS of the Suncoast, young philanthropists group kicks off in Sarasota.

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 26, 2018
Longboat Key weather page photo: July 26

Sergio Albuquerque photographed Longboat Key Beach through the palm trees.

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 26, 2018
East County weather page photo: July 26

Joseph McAuliffe captured the colors of this Lakewood Ranch sunset in Del Webb.

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 26, 2018
Sarasota weather page photo: July 26

Michael Cohen photographed this orchard spider near South Lido Key.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • July 25, 2018
Save Our Seabirds fundraiser doubles as birthday celebration

Save Our Seabirds supporter Sara Sinaiko hosted the event as a birthday fundraiser July 25 at Bay Isles Beach Club.

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Michael and Vivian Chester and Kirt and Mary Ann Bopp
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • July 25, 2018
Christ Church takes a trip to The Beach House

About 30 members dined together July 25 at the waterfront restaurant.

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Jillian Christie checks her net for marine life.
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  • Katie Johns
  • July 25, 2018
Sea Sleuths search Sarasota Bay

Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium Sea Slueth campers braved the rain July 25 in Sarasota Bay to explore the water and search for marine life on July 25, 2018.

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    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • July 25, 2018
Community Day School abuzz with all things bees

Beekeeper Agnes Kubolicz taught Hershorin Schiff Community Day School campers all about the bees on July 24.

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