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  • Katie Johns
  • September 10, 2018
Longboat Key Public Works continues 9/11 tradition

Public Works employees placed 2,977 American flags along Gulf of Mexico Drive Sept. 10, which will remain standing all day on Sept. 11.

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  • Katie Johns
  • September 10, 2018
Temple Beth Israel celebrates Rosh Hashanah

Congregants gathered for lunch at Cafe L'Europe Sept. 10 following a service at the temple.

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The Gardeners Out East Garden Club in Lakewood Ranch present Vets2Success founder Bryan Jacobs with a check for $2,300 for his Vets to Agro program.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 10, 2018
Lakewood Ranch gardeners assist veterans

The Vets2Succss nonprofit will use a $2,300 donation for a farming program.

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  • Shane Donglasan
  • September 10, 2018
Canine Club dog park opens at Gillespie Park

After years of residents pushing for a dog park in the Gillespie Park neighborhood, the Canine Club finally opens.

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  • Shane Donglasan
  • September 9, 2018
Youth learn life skills with Blooming Impressions

Blooming Impressions partner with Kappa Alpha Psi to offer minority youth a way to learn skills and gain self-esteem.

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Sidewalk astronomy provides telescopes for viewers to take a closer look at space. Courtesy photo.
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  • Amelia Hanks
  • September 7, 2018
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  • September 6, 2018
Longboat Key weather page photo: Sept. 6

Amor Fenton captured this photo of black skimmers at Whitney Beach.

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  • September 6, 2018
East County weather page photo: Sept. 6

Stan Pollakoff captured this sunset at Lakewood National Golf Club.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 6, 2018
Sarasota weather page photo: Sept. 6

Matt Slack photographed these palm tree silhouettes at sunset at the Ringling Bridge.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 5, 2018
Last-minute exchange

Special high-five for Lakewood Ranch student

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David Oliger, Fire Chief Paul Dezzi and Zach Schield. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 5, 2018
Fire Rescue recognitions

Two individuals received their badges, while others were recognized for various efforts.

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On a recent trip to Cuba, Mestel strayed from tourists attractions to photograph authentic areas. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 5, 2018
Longboat photographer captures decisive moments in studio and out

Allan Mestel, who has a studio in Whitney Beach Plaza, is versatile in his work, photographing portraits, head shots, real estate and also street art.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Katie Johns
  • September 5, 2018
Restaurants on lunch break

Multiple Longboat Key restaurants are temporarily closed or holding adjusted hours until October.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 5, 2018
The Short Academy keeps ball moving

Tennis enthusiast keeps Dick Eagan’s brainchild going, making it easy for fellow fans of the game to find matches and a bit of fellowship.

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David Hobbs, Debby Lenehan, Steve McCormack and Joe Pratico
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  • Katie Johns
  • September 3, 2018
Sarasota Sailing Squadron grills out red tide

Even though the red tide caused the Labor Day Regatta to be canceled, squadron members still gathered Sept. 1 .

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