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Neighbors

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 5, 2017
Record run in Lakewood Ranch

Annual fundraising run in Lakewood Ranch has record participation.

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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 4, 2017
Sarasota residents show support for President Trump

Sarasota hosted a Spirit of America Rally, part of a national initiative to show support of President Trump.

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  • Katie Johns
  • March 4, 2017
Longboat Key Center for the Arts highlights community talent

The Annual Community Juried Exhibition officially opened on March 4.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 4, 2017
Garden Club puts Longboat Key homes on parade

Four homes provided unique looks into Longboat living.

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EJ McBroom, Sherry Kittle, Belinda Russell, Kathy and Jerry Lindeman and Richard McBroom
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 3, 2017
Bird Key celebrates the Eagles

The Alter Eagles performed for the club on March 3.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cynthia Craig, Betsy Winder, Jeff Hotchkiss and Ken Schneider
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 3, 2017
Longboat Key Club members enjoy night under stars

The club hosted its first Jazz Under the Stars event on March 3.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 3, 2017
St. Mary Royal Rummage Sale leads customers on treasure hunt

The annual sale had items ranging from clothing to small appliances.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 3, 2017
Bankers Life insurance aims to recognize Sarasota volunteers

Do you know a volunteer worthy of recognition? Nominate them for the Bankers Life Golden Beacon program.

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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 3, 2017
Sarasota Urban Sketchers host first fundraiser

An chance friendship provides the perfect venue for the Sarasota Urban Sketchers first event.

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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 2, 2017
Dr. Seuss gets let loose at Fruitville Elementary

A cat in a hat, a thing one (or two), for Dr. Seuss's 113th birthday, there was so much to do.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 2, 2017
Sarasota weather page photo: March 2

Mary Tygh Parks captured this shot one morning at Celery Fields.

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 2, 2017
East County weather page photo: March 2

Sandy Myers captured this photo of a great horned owl in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 2, 2017
Longboat Key weather page photo: March 2

Emma Moneuse captured this photo of a sailboat just after sunset off Beer Can Island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jerome Chesley helps Ellen McKeefe and Karen Jackson price the pieces that will be sold at the Sarasota Urban Sketchers art sale March 2.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 2, 2017
Local painters mix altruism and art

An informal group of local artists prepares for their art show debut.

  • Sarasota
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Family Promise volunteers chat with Family Promise families after an evening meal.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 2, 2017
Family Promise stays true to interfaith roots

Islamic Society of Sarasota and Bradenton joins with Christians and Jews to bolster Family Promise.

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