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Neighbors

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  • Katie Johns
  • March 17, 2018
Bird Key cheers to St. Patrick's Day

Club members gathered for a green celebration March 17.

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    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • March 17, 2018
Republican Women’s Club of Sarasota honors Woman of the Year Graci McGillicuddy

The Republican Women’s Club of Sarasota hosted their first ever Republican Woman of the Year gala on March 16 at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 17, 2018
Twin Shores and Gulfshore parade for St. Patrick's Day

The two communities hosted their 42nd annual St. Patrick's Day Parade March 17.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 17, 2018
Lynches pours pints for St. Patrick's Day

The St. Armands Circle pub's celebration continues until midnight on March 17.

  • Longboat Key
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Jim Larson and Kiwanis Club President Steve Branham
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 17, 2018
Kiwanis Club stacks up pancake breakfast

The Longboat Key Club held its annual Pancake Breakfast March 17.

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    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 15, 2018
Picture perfect

Nancy Barrie's eclectic style is on full display at Lakewood Ranch eatery.

  • East County
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 15, 2018
Israel Tennis Centers showcases talent, mission

Four athletes and their coaches traveled from Israel to the United States to highlight Israel Tennis Centers.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 15, 2018
Longboat Key weather page photo: March 15

Robert Todd photographed this flock of white ibises in Longboat Village.

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 15, 2018
East County weather page photo: March 15

Dawn Illch photographed this big gator in the pond behind her house in Summerfield in Lakewood Ranch.

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 15, 2018
Sarasota weather page photo: March 15

Phil Stone photographed this crested caracara seemingly not bothered by the mockingbird buzzing overhead at Palmer Boulevard.

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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 14, 2018
Longboat Republicans celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller Karen Rushing spoke at the March Republican Club of Longboat Key meeting.

  • Longboat Key
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President of St. Michael's Women's Guild Linda Conway and event chairwoman Antonette Cunningham
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • March 14, 2018
St. Michael's rocks the runway

St. Michael's Women's Guild held its annual luncheon and fashion show at Michael's On East on March 14.

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Kassie Fountain. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 14, 2018
MTC welcomes Tooth Fairy

TSA catapult launches student success.

  • East County
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    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • March 14, 2018
Go for the Cure swings into 20th anniversary

The Key Niners and the Women's 18-Hole golf associations held their annual event benefiting Breast Health Sarasota, Inc. on March 13.

  • Longboat Key
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Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 14, 2018
Happy Birthday, Betsy!

Betsy Stewart is turning 90 on March 15.

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