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Robert Collis overlooks the scene at the site of the World Trade Center after 9/11.
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  • Katie Johns
  • September 6, 2017
9/11 responder recalls the unforgettable

Robert Collis was a lieutenant in the New York City Fire Department when the twin towers collapsed.

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Tina Adams and Mark Weston
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  • Katie Johns
  • September 6, 2017
Longboat Key Public Safety staff gets new hardware

Mark Weston of Mark Weston Artistry made wooden plaques for employees.

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Bob and Pat Gussin
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 6, 2017
Pat Gussin books new title

The Longboat Key author will debut her latest book on Nov. 7.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 6, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries: Sept. 7, 2017

Susan Lohr Alexander and Gerda Smith died.

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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • September 5, 2017
Sarasota Chamber pitches in with post-holiday cleanup

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, along with other local organizations, took to the shores on Sept. 5 to clean up Labor Day litter.

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  • Katie Johns
  • September 2, 2017
Labor Day Regatta sails Sarasota Bay

Despite a lack of wind, spirits were high on the first day of the 71st Annual Labor Day Regatta.

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Trainer Bobby Wynarczuk gives the Music on Main crowd a hard-hitting demonstration of what you get at Sarasota's Title Boxing Club.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 2, 2017
Main attraction in Lakewood Ranch

Music on Main provides final celebration of summer in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 1, 2017
Kiwanis Club enjoys happy hour

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key gathered on Aug. 31 for its first happy hour.

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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • August 31, 2017
Booker recognized among top arts schools nationwide

The ranking puts Booker High School among the top 80 schools for the arts.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 31, 2017
Sarasota weather page photo: August 31

Roger Faust photographed these baby anhingas waiting for food in Sarasota.

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  • August 31, 2017
East County weather page photo: August 31

Marvin Crepea photographed this bobcat on Thornhill Court in Lakewood Ranch.

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  • August 31, 2017
Longboat Key weather page photo: August 31

Susann Veshoskyn captured this shot of double waterspouts over the Gulf of Mexico on Aug. 24 from Emerald Harbor Drive on Longboat Key.

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Estelle Crawford, president of the Pines of Sarasota Foundation, is retiring Sept. 30.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • August 31, 2017
Pines of Sarasota Foundation says goodbye to its decade-long president

Estelle Crawford is retiring, effective Sept. 30.

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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • August 30, 2017
Cops Corner 8.31

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 30, 2017
Larry Elgart remembered for his love of swing music

The composer and bandleader recorded "Bandstand Boogie," which was used as the theme song for "American Bandstand."

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