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Barbara Bostic said getting to where she is now has been a process. Growing up, she was a shy kid who got nervous even giving a book report. Photo by Don Daly Photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 4, 2017
Longboaters find their voices in Players Follies

Barbara Bostic and Fran Hall were both shy growing up. Performing on stage has brought them both out of their shells.

  • Longboat Key
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Kinsey and Nikesh Patel at last year's event.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 4, 2017
Taste of St. Armands postponed

The event has been rescheduled for Jan. 20, 2018.

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Photo courtesy of Ann Anderson
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 4, 2017
Beachgoers share the shore with wayward shark

On Sept. 25, Carl Lowe and Ann Anderson were enjoying a day at the beach when they got a surprise visitor.

  • Longboat Key
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Casa del Mar Beach Resort General Manager Mark Meador let 10 families stay at the resort following Irma.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 4, 2017
Town says thanks for hurricane heroes

Following Hurricane Irma, Meador opened up Casa Del Mar Beach Resort to ten families.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 4, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries: Oct. 5, 2017

Jean Green, Roscoe Brown and Howard Lowsky died.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 3, 2017
Operation Kindness dines for veterans

Through Cafe L'Europe's Community Night, 20% of check proceeds will go to Operation Kindness.

  • Longboat Key
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Myakka City’s Morgan Smith has nine goats on her property, including two of her favorites, Jay and Annie.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • October 3, 2017
Milking a hobby on the ranch

Myakka City resident hopes to clean up with goat soap.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • October 2, 2017
Parking structure part of Selby's vision for the future

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens has filed plans with the city detailing improvements to garden infrastructure.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • October 2, 2017
Redeemer celebrates Feast of St. Francis

The Church of the Redeemer hosted its annual pet blessing to celebrate the Feast of St. Francis.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • October 2, 2017
Van Wezel hosts rowing championship

Visitors and community members gathered at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall at the close of the World Rowing Championships.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 30, 2017
Brighter future for Rosedale clubhouse

Rosedale residents, club owner praise clubhouse upgrades.

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East County's Julie Reagan and Joe Suboticki and Myakka City's Daysha and Mark Walters shot a 56 to win the scramble event.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 30, 2017
Lakewood Ranch Elks golf tourney includes an ace

Annual benefit at Tara Golf & Country Club draws 90 entrants.

  • East County
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Commander Joe Hembree hugs wife Melissa Hembree in Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport on Sept. 29.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • September 29, 2017
Sarasota serviceman returns home after year-long deployment

Commander Joe Hembree was expecting a welcome party, just maybe not quite one so large.

  • Sarasota
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Laura Gilkey and Jessica Anderson
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • September 29, 2017
Southside goes gold in honor of classmates

Southside elementary students came to school dressed in gold, the trademark color of childhood cancer awareness, in honor of Avery Rann and Benjamin Gilkey.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 28, 2017
Sarasota weather page photo: Sept. 28

Katie Hipsher captured this image at Siesta Key Beach just before a thunderstorm at sunset.

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