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Neighbors

    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 16, 2017
Temple Beth Israel plays bingo

Proceeds from the event will benefit the temple's music program.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mari Gauff and Social Chair Patti Baer
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • January 16, 2017
Sutton Place welcomes seasonal residents back

The condominium complex held its first social event of the year Jan. 15.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 16, 2017
Sarasota Residents walk in unity in of honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Participants gathered at the Robert L. Taylor Community Complex and walked to the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 15, 2017
Temple Emanu-El pays tribute to the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Key Chorale performed throughout the service on Jan. 15.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 15, 2017
Temple Sinai serves up traditional dishes at 9th annual Jewish Food Festival

The event brought thousands of people to the temple on Jan. 15.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 14, 2017
Circus greats return to the ring

The Circus Ring of Fame inducted its class of 2017 on Jan. 14.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • January 14, 2017
Sarasota YMCA hosts annual Ringling Bridge run

Over 1,800 runners made the annual trek across the Ringling Bridge to support the Sarasota YMCA.

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  • Anna Brugmann
  • January 13, 2017
Fathers and daughters enjoy a night at the Derby

St. Mary’s Academy and St. Martha’s Catholic School rolled out the red carpet for their Kentucky Derby themed father daughter dance.

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Niki Muller captured this photo of wood storks feeding in the shallow water of Sarasota Bay.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 13, 2017
Sarasota weather page photo: Jan. 12

Niki Muller captured this photo of wood storks feeding in the shallow water of Sarasota Bay.

  • Sarasota
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Jeannie Sparks captured this shot of a little blue heron in a marsh of Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 13, 2017
East County weather page photo: Jan. 12

Jeannie Sparks captured this shot of a little blue heron in a marsh of Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • January 13, 2017
Argus Foundation welcomes new board member

Attendees of Argus Foundation's annual meeting also got a chance to hear Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam speak on Florida's future.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Audrey Lewis captured this shot of two bald eagles near Centre Shops of Longboat Key.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 13, 2017
Longboat Key weather page photo: Jan. 12

Audrey Lewis captured this shot of two bald eagles near Centre Shops of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • January 12, 2017
Selby Library hosts mystical fundraiser

Friends of Selby Library encouraged supporters to look into their future at the Looking into the Crystal Ball fundraiser.

  • Sarasota
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Mary Rainey
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • January 12, 2017
Sarasota proves there is no age limit on service

Mother Nature never quits, and, luckily, neither will Mary Rainey.

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  • Anna Brugmann
  • January 12, 2017
Sarasota resident takes baby steps toward fitness

At a crossroad in her life, Ashley Murphy decided to shake things up.

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