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Parade Grand Marshal Aaron Cushman, who served in the Army Air Corps during World War II and the Korean War.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 11, 2017
Longboat Key salutes veterans

The Rotary Club of Longboat Key hosted the fourth annual Veterans Day Parade and Honor Program on Nov. 11.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 10, 2017
Bacchus on the Beach perfects food and wine pairing

The annual event benefited Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium.

  • Longboat Key
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The 2017 Crystal Classic kicks off Nov. 10.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • November 10, 2017
Siesta Key Crystal Classic returns, this time with lights

The event is in its eighth year, and is changing things up by including a colored lights display around

  • Siesta Key
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Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight and Paul Mercier
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 10, 2017
Kiwanis club honors area veterans

The Kiwanis Club of Sarasota hosted its fourth annual Veterans Day Breakfast on Oct. 10 at Sahib Shrine.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Guests took a tour of the facility, getting a firsthand look at Roskamp’s ongoing analysis.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 10, 2017
Roskamp Institute showcases veteran services

The research and development institute has dedicated itself to understanding Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and other brain-related diseases.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Before shot of the kitchen at 6809 Belmont Court.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 9, 2017
Fresh for the Lakewood Ranch market

No matter how beautiful, homes might need freshening to be sold in today's market.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Mike Ward will serve as the new President and CEO of the Pines of Sarasota.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 9, 2017
Pines of Sarasota announces new leadership

The rehabilitation and senior care community has appointed Mike Ward as President and CEO.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Julia Sawyer and Addyson Danforth at an "Aqua Kids" summer camp at Mote.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 9, 2017
Winter camps now offered at Mote

For six days, first through fifth graders can attend winter-themed camps at the aquarium.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 9, 2017
Sarasota weather page photo: Nov. 9

Pepsi Freund captured this photograph early morning at Siesta Key Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 9, 2017
East County weather page photo: Nov. 9

Susan DeVictor photographed this lotus on the water at Summerfield Community Park in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 9, 2017
Longboat Key weather page photo: Nov. 9

Cindy Bucklen captured this Longboat Key sunset at Sutton Place.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 9, 2017
Sarasota honors female wartime contributions

Sarasota is honoring the women of war with its 2017 Veterans Day Parade.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mable Ringling (left) sits on a bench with Ca’ d’Zan guests.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 9, 2017
Garden Club celebrates 90 years

The club was created in 1927 by some of Sarasota's most notable names.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 9, 2017
Grey weather puts damper on the Blues

Organizer of Giving Hunger the Blues asks for donations after all-day rain keeps eventgoers away.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 8, 2017
Longboat Key and Sarasota County celebrate Bayfront Park

The town and county held a public grand opening for the park on Nov. 8.

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