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Julia Sawyer and Addyson Danforth at an "Aqua Kids" summer camp at Mote.
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  • 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
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 9, 2017
Sarasota weather page photo: Nov. 9

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

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

Cindy Bucklen captured this Longboat Key sunset at Sutton Place.

  • Longboat Key
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    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
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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
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    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.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 8, 2017
Booker schools show their pride

A group of students and staff went to clean the gravesite of Emma E. Booker.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 8, 2017
You too can lend a paw

A Sarasota shelter is hosting 35 animals rescued from Puerto Rico.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Shannon, Jason and Hannah Fimple stand outside of the Louvre Museum in Paris. They won this year's It's Read Everywhere contest.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 8, 2017
Observer circles the globe with readers

Our readers took us around the world with them throughout the "It's Read Everywhere" contest.

  • East County
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 8, 2017
Local veterans recall military service

Three local veterans, one from the Army, one from the Air Force and one from the Navy share their most prominent memories.

  • Longboat Key
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Irina LaRose tries to tame Sue Reese's clown hair. Photo courtesy of Sue Reese
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 8, 2017
Hairy Halloween

Sue Reese celebrated Halloween by playing a trick on Design 2000.

  • Longboat Key
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Sharon Burde had a living wall installed on her patio in April.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 8, 2017
Living walls grow smooth aesthetic

Living walls, or vertical gardens, can not only create a pleasing aesthetic but can also help insulation efficiency.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 8, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries from April through October

Longboat Key lost many beloved residents during the summer months. Below, is a list in their honor.

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