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Junior League of Manatee County President Amanda Marello and Event Chairwoman Kara McAllister
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • August 1, 2017
Big League motivation

The Junior League of Manatee County hosted Back to League Night Aug. 1 at Sophie’s at Saks Fifth Avenue.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 28, 2017
Divas jump for dancing

Dance camp concludes with princess-inspired performance.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • July 28, 2017
Sea Tech campers explore technology

During their free day on July 28, campers chose which activities to test out.

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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • July 28, 2017
Boys and Girls Club rocks the boat in first regatta

Intertape Polymer Group sponsors first Rock the Boat Regatta on July 28 at Lee Wetherington Boys and Girls Club.

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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • July 27, 2017
Alta Vista celebrates sixth annual Eagle Fest

Students, parents and staff celebrated the conclusion of the six-week Eagle Academy program with games, crafts and a book give away.

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 27, 2017
Sarasota weather page photo: July 27

Mary Tygh Parks photographed these limpkins sharing a bite to eat at Myakka River State Park.

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  • July 27, 2017
East County weather page photo: July 27

Gordon Silver photographed these eagles atop a tree along White Eagle Boulevard near Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church.

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  • July 27, 2017
Longboat Key weather page photo: July 27

While doing research with Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, Sheryl Vieira photographed a bird flying over Big Pass at sunset.

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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.
    By
  • 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.
    By
  • 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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    By
  • 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.
    By
  • 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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