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Grand Marshal David Miller and former Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce Chairman Mike Doll wave to the crowd at last year's parade
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • June 20, 2018
Freedom Fest to bring back crowd favorites

The 16th annual event steps off at 9 a.m. with a parade on Bay Isles Road.

  • Longboat Key
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Photo courtesy of Janet Shapiro
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  • Katie Johns
  • June 20, 2018
Beating summer hunger

Sutton Place Association donated 78 pounds of food to All Faiths Food Bank's Campaign Against Summer Hunger.

  • Longboat Key
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Richard Williams turned 90 on May 29.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • June 20, 2018
Cheers for 90 years

Longboat Key resident Richard Williams celebrated his 90th birthday on May 29. Now, he's ready to celebrate his life experiences and milestone birthday with friends.

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Grecia Quevedo at her graduation ceremony.
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • June 19, 2018
Grecia Quevedo dreams of an education without borders

Despite DACA uncertainty, Booker High graduate Grecia Quevedo is determined to be first in her family to attend college.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • June 17, 2018
USF Sarasota-Manatee hosts its first ever World Refugee Day

University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee commemorated World Refugee Day through sharing stories, celebrating culture and giving.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kennedy, Sheri, Kayleigh, Kelsi and Kevin Hart
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • June 17, 2018
Great Father's Day Race celebrates dad

The Great Father's Day 5K Race brings fun, fitness, and fathers together at Siesta Key Beach on June 16.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 15, 2018
Woodland camp offers fantastical fun

Woodland Fine Arts Academy campers present 'Alice in Wonderland Jr."

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    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • June 15, 2018
Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce salutes small businesses

The 2018 Frank G. Berlin, Sr. Small Business Awards honored six companies on June 15 at Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 15, 2018
Longboat Key weather page photo: June 14

Sergio Albuquerque photographed this evening on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 15, 2018
East County weather page photo: June 14

Sherry Packard photographed these sandhill cranes as the sun set over Summerfield lake in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 15, 2018
Sarasota weather page photo: June 14

Susan Molnar photographed two black skimmers sailing in at sunset to settle down for the night. Look closely in the lower right to see a tiny chick exploring its new world.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kennedy Cameron, 15, performs with the Sailor Circus Academy in Sarasota.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • June 14, 2018
Circus serves up fun at Sarasota mall

Mall at UTC hosts circus-themed summer fun.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • June 14, 2018
Chamber networks at noon

The monthly networking event took place June 14 at The Bijou Cafe.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 14, 2018
Lakewood Ranch area students explore healthcare careers at camp

LECOM students teach science camp.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Apollo Sinclair and Delmo Santos at Lynches Pub & Grub Photos courtesy of Shauna Longshore
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 13, 2018
You Observed: John Ringling's Birthday

The St. Armands Circle Association celebrated John Ringling's 152nd birthday May 31. Ringling founded St. Armands Circle in 1917.

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