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  • May 12, 2017
East County weather page photo: May 11

Jeannie Sparks captured this shot of a roseate spoonbill ruffling its feathers in a Lakewood Ranch marsh.

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 12, 2017
Longboat Key weather page photo: May 11

Greg Cummings captured this shot on Beer Can Island.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 11, 2017
Longboat Key Turtle Watch throws a fiesta

The annual fundraiser benefits the watch's sea turtle conservation and education efforts.

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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • May 11, 2017
Visit Sarasota County recognizes local leaders

Visit Sarasota County honored members of Sarasota County's tourism industry during its National Travel and Tourism Week award luncheon on May 11 at the Hyatt Regency, Sarasota.

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  • Katie Johns
  • May 11, 2017
Eagle Sponsors kick off Phil Galvano Golf Classic

The annual tournament is in honor of Sen. Bill Galvano's late father.

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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • May 11, 2017
Temple Sinai hosts summer camp sendoff

Children from Temple Sinai will be attending camps located throughout the United States.

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Lisa Bechtold with sons Dylan, Jeremy and Kyle
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • May 11, 2017
Local moms share the mishaps and memories of motherhood

Motherhood might be chaotic, but at least it's funny.

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Sailor Circus Seniors from left – Sophie Watkins, Michael Mitchell, Silas Bichler, Alice Hafner, Owen Leonard, Lydia Nord
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 10, 2017
Sailor Circus hands out scholarships, awards

Five of the seniors will attend four-year schools in the fall at institutions.

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File photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 10, 2017
And they're off!

The first turtle nest of the season was found on May 7.

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Susie and her cygnets swim around the Harbourside Golf Course. Photo courtesy of Lou Newman
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 10, 2017
Longboat Key swans hatch hope

Cygnets arrival is bittersweet for David Novak.

  • Longboat Key
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St. Armands Circle Park is home to many festivals including a Taste of St. Armands, pictured here. File photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 10, 2017
St. Armands Seafood and Music Festival to premiere later this month

The festival will take place on May 20 and 21.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 10, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries: May 11, 2017

Vicki Anderson, Florence Heitler, James Hicks, Esther Jarvis, Bonita Kass and Nancy Koons died.

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Bitsy Robertson, Marilynn Koach and Scottie Addy confer at an early Junior Welfare League organizational meeting prior to incorporation on March 26, 1957.
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • May 8, 2017
Six decades of service

On its 60th anniversary, Junior League of Sarasota members prove to be concerned with more than pearls and cocktail dresses.

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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • May 7, 2017
Temple Emanu-El gives back

Temple Emanu-El congregants gathered to participate in the temple's Mitzvah Day on May 7.

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  • Katie Johns
  • May 7, 2017
Monsignor Gerry Finegan celebrates golden jubilee

Members of St. Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Church and Incarnation Parish gathered to honor him on May 7.

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