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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
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    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.

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  • 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.

  • Sarasota
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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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  • 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.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 4, 2018
Observer Challenge Tennis Tournament stirs up cocktails

The tournament kicked off Jan. 4 with a cocktail party. Tournament play begins on Friday, Jan. 5.

  • Longboat Key
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Jack and Lily Bennett watch as Marielle Hessels and Sue McGrew work on their submission to the 2017 Crystal Classic.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • January 4, 2018
10 Sarasota events you don't want to miss in 2018

Pencil these dates in now.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Members of the Longboat Key Fire Association visited Oak Park School to pass out teddy bears. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 4, 2018
Fire Association tops nice list

The Longboat Key Fire Association adopted Oak Park School this year, and even paid a visit with fireman Santa Claus.

  • Longboat Key
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The winter season at the Longboat Key Education Center starts Jan. 4.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 4, 2018
Longboat Key Education center announces winter course load

With workshops, classes, field trips and performing arts and lecture series, the winter season is going to be busy one.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Duo KVAS Volodymyr Kostenko, below, and Anton Savchenko, above, will perform in this year's circus. Courtesy image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 3, 2018
New year brings excitement to Lakewood Ranch area

Here's a list of must-attend events in 2018 in the Sarasota-Manatee area.

  • East County
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Abbi Geiger with Denise Pope. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 3, 2018
Girl Scouts offer sweet treat for holidays

MTC students spread holiday cheer through song.

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