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James Pinski Courtesy photo
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 10, 2018
Longboat Key Obituaries: Jan. 11, 2018

Dr. John Reynolds III, James Bernard Pinski, Elizabeth Adams and Paulette Keagle Eframson died.

  • Longboat Key
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One of many pictures taken of Reef. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 10, 2018
East County Great Dane shines in the spotlight

Reef has become a mainstay of Lakewood Ranch events.

  • East County
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Rudy Sandberg joined the crowds at the 2018 opener at the Sarasota Polo Club.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 10, 2018
Polo opener offers new perspective

6-year-old Rudy Sunberg was among the captivated fans at the Sarasota Polo Club.

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Maddy Boehm with the Boys & Girls Club Member Ambassadors, Amy, Sara, Naomi, Maisey and Nicole
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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • January 9, 2018
Becoming a real life Disney princess

Miss Florida Junior High teaches youth about drugs thanks to Disney grant.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Foreign Service veteran Bob Deutsch and Longboat Key Democratic Club President Ken Marsh
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 9, 2018
Longboat Democrats host first 2018 meeting

Foreign Service veteran Bob Deutsch addressed the group on Jan. 9.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 8, 2018
Antiques Roadshow stops in Sarasota this spring

Tickets for the show up for grabs through Feb. 27.

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And they're off: Participants in the Andrew Monroe Memorial 5K take off down the beach on Siesta Key.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 8, 2018
More than 300 runners hit Siesta Beach for Andrew Monroe Memorial Scholarship 5K

Event raises money for scholarships awarded to high school seniors.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 6, 2018
Observer Challenge Tennis Tournament swings into play

The tournament kicked off the morning of Jan. 5 and continues until Jan. 7.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 6, 2018
Sarasota Orchid Society blooms annual show

"For the Love of Orchids" is the 61st annual orchid show hosted by the Sarasota Orchid Society.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Cristina Peterson performs various songs during the concert, including “O Holy Night” and “Dream a Dream.”
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 6, 2018
All Angels hosts Epiphany celebration

Church members gathered Jan. 5 for an Epiphany concert and dinner.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 5, 2018
Cold weather can't chill Music on Main

Hearty patrons enjoy Music on Main despite cold weather.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 5, 2018
Orioles spring training tickets on sale soon

Major League Baseball returns to Sarasota this February.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 5, 2018
Sarasota weather page photo: Jan. 4

Nancy Dobias photographed this alligator cooling off by opening its mouth at Myakka River State Park.

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 5, 2018
East County weather page photo: Jan. 4

Linda Lehman photographed this “moonset” mirrored on Lake Uihlein from Moorings Point Circle looking toward Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 5, 2018
Longboat Key weather page photo: Jan. 4

Alice Lehr photographed a great blue heron and a snowy egret fishing together at The Players Club on Longboat Key.

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