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Neighbors

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  • Katie Johns
  • December 7, 2017
L'Ambiance dresses up for the holidays

L'Ambiance employees and residents challenge other Longboat Key condominium communities to collect toys and donations for local charities.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
September: Scott Veix captured this photo after Hurricane Irma dropped the top of a Cook pine, giving an up-close look at something not normally seen in Braden Woods.
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 7, 2017
Scroll through your monthly weather and nature photo contest winners for Fall

See your September through December winners here!

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 6, 2017
Lakewood Ranch women dance night away

Twentieth annual event benefits three local charities.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
UnidosNow Executive Director Luz Corcuera speaks to donors, staff and program participants at the Community Foundation of Sarasota County on Dec. 6.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • December 6, 2017
Community Foundation highlights UnidosNow program

The organizations offered donors and staff a look at its dual generational approach to student success.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 6, 2017
Garden Club cheers to the holidays

The Longboat Key Garden Club hosted its annual holiday party Dec. 6 at The Beach House Restaurant.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 6, 2017
Chamber networks with neighbors

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce members mingled with members from the Anna Maria Island and Manatee chambers of commerce on Dec. 5.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
File photo
    By
  • Kat Wingert
  • December 6, 2017
Observer Challenge postponed

With thunderstorms and strong winds in the forecast, this weekend's tennis tournament has been postponed until January.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Masarik family — Luke, Adam, Avrie, Amanda and Tim —have participated in The Tabernacle Church's Living Nativity program for the last 18 years.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 6, 2017
Christmas tradition continues in Sarasota

'Living Nativity' turns 30.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Snookie and Cash Register and 48 of their Emerald Harbor neighbors took up five tables at this year's Lawn Party.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 6, 2017
Tasty tidbit

Snookie and Cash Register and 48 of their Emerald Harbor neighbors took up five tables at this year's Lawn Party.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tessler said people often use the bike lane as a turn lane or construction and landscaping trucks use it as a parking spot.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 6, 2017
Cycling group rolls toward safety fixes

Two part-time residents hope this new group will increase safety on Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Reindeer, a snowman and a present highlight the entrance way to Spanish Main Yacht Club.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 6, 2017
Longboat Key neighborhoods light up for the holidays

Local landscaper says holiday decorations won't permanently damage grass, flowers and other greenery.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cypress Potter, 18, and Sydney Graham, 14, collect gifts for seniors at the Shoe Box Reception. They represent Troop 441.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 6, 2017
Lakewood Ranch fundraiser benefits Meals on Wheels Plus

Shoe Box Reception and Holiday Mart collects gifts for homebound seniors.

  • East County
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 6, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries: Dec. 7, 2017

Patricia Ericson and Blair Wolfson died.

  • Longboat Key
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FIle photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 6, 2017
Observer columnist had a knack for people

Kent Chetlain II, 90, died Dec. 4.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 5, 2017
Esplanade parades holiday spirit in Lakewood Ranch

The Wienermobile, Crewe of De Soto help Esplanade residents celebrate holiday season.

  • East County
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