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Anna Brugmann Kory Souza’s custom motorcycle sits in his Lawton Drive body shop. It’s one of the eight bikes that Lambert, Souza and their Sarasota team will take on the cross-country ride.
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  • Anna Brugmann
  • July 27, 2017
Sarasota locals participate in cross-country charity ride

One local recounts how a 2,500 mile journey led her to Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast.

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Students at Gocio Elementary School participate in the Art, Rhymes & Kids program.
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  • Anna Brugmann
  • July 27, 2017
Local artists give Sarasota students a musical history lesson

Their new program teaches children the history of hip-hop through jazz.

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  • Katie Johns
  • July 26, 2017
Republican Club mingles with town officials

Town officials and residents gathered July 26 at Portofino Ristorante & Bar.

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The nest excavated on July 25 was mostly likely laid on May 29.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • July 26, 2017
Turtle Watch hatches first public excavation

On July 25, more than 280 people cheered on four hatchlings as they made their way to the Gulf of Mexico.

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Holly Rolls and Shane Catts own and operate Happy Paddler. File photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • July 26, 2017
Happy Paddler officially open for Bayfront business

The company was selected to serve as Bayfront's Park non-motorized watercraft vendor in May.

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On July 21, Donna Spencer retire from the Town of Longboat Key after more than 26 years on the job.
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  • Katie Johns
  • July 26, 2017
Happy Retirement, Donna!

On July 21, Donna Spencer, office manager for the Public Works Department, retired.

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Fire Chief Paul Dezzi reminded the audience that the fire station is open 24/7. Residents should never be afraid of inconveniencing emergency responders.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • July 26, 2017
Aging in Paradise steps up to prevent falls

The resource center hosted its first Falls Risk and Prevention Forum on July 19.

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Joseph Gregorzek Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • July 26, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries: July 27, 2017

Joseph Gregorzek, Phyllis Klapman and Elio Martina died.

  • Longboat Key
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Library memberships are $25 a year. Nonmembers are able to purchase books through the Wonderful Wednesday book sales.
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  • Katie Johns
  • July 26, 2017
Longboat Library books summer reading list

The library has adjusted hours for the summer as well.

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File photo
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  • Katie Johns
  • July 26, 2017
Name a Nest

For $25, you can name a Longboat Key turtle nest.

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  • Katie Johns
  • July 25, 2017
Longboat Key Chamber hosts Business After Hours

The networking event was held on July 25 at the Bridge Tender Inn and Dockside Bar

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    By
  • Kat Wingert
  • July 25, 2017
Dora's back in print

The retired Longboat Observer Senior Editor Dora Walters released her newest book in June.

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Event hosts Sue and Burt Borgelt
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • July 24, 2017
Christ Church congregates for dinner

Members gathered at a Lido Key home for the catered dinner.

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Marie Pelicano photographed these birds flocking on the shore of Lido Key. Shorebirds’ lives depend on healthy coastal features such as beaches, water and dunes.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 24, 2017
Your Florida birds

These are a few bird-centric photos submitted by readers to our weather and nature photo contest.

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Patsy McLaughlin, Pat Johnson, Clarice Schetter
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • July 21, 2017
Longboat Island Chapel hosts summer barbecue

Congregation members gathered July 20 in the fellowship hall.

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