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Historical photos were on display during the dedication of the 15 historic markers that have now been installed throughout Newtown.
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  • Anna Brugmann
  • May 23, 2017
Newtown Alive earns state recognition

The ongoing project to document and preserve the history of Sarasota’s historic African American community wins Historic Preservation Award.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 20, 2017
Booker High School hosts timeless night

Students attended prom on May 20 on Michael's on East.

  • Sarasota
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  • Katie Johns
  • May 20, 2017
St. Armands Seafood and Music Festival kicks off

The festival continues from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on May 21.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 20, 2017
Bird Key pays tribute to Motown

The West Coast Black Theatre Troupe performed for club members on May 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Megan Mitchell, Carolina Morales, Ben Mayhew, Amelia Garey and Natalie Roth
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  • Anna Brugmann
  • May 19, 2017
Cardinal Mooney sends off class of 2017

Cardinal Mooney High School seniors graduated on May 19 at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • May 19, 2017
First Presbyterian celebrates its graduates

First Presbyterian Preschool held its annual graduation on May 19.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • May 19, 2017
Southside lights the torch on learning

Southside Elementary School held its annual Celebrate Learning Day on May 19.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • May 18, 2017
St. Boniface sends off graduating class

The preschool graduated seven students on May 18.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 18, 2017
Chamber members network at noon

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce held its monthly event at Chart House on May 18.

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 18, 2017
Sarasota weather page photo: May 18

Tom McGee captured this shot of a limpkin feeding its baby at Celery Fields.

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 18, 2017
East County weather page photo: May 18

Carolyn Eliason captured this shot of a sunset at Lakewood Ranch Country Club.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 18, 2017
Longboat Key weather page photo: May 18

Joanne Hummert captured this sunset from a beach on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Norma Albertha Winter works on one of the 11 paintings she is creating for Historic Spanish Point.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • May 18, 2017
Sarasota artist finds peace at Historic Spanish Point

For Norma Albertha Winter, her art isn't just her passion, it's her purpose.

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  • Neighbors
Quinn Campbell receives his diploma from Principal Steve Christie at Cardinal Mooney High School' s 2016 graduation.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 17, 2017
Calling the Class of 2017

Longboat Observer wants to hear from the families of 2017 graduates.

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  • Neighbors
The Longboat Key Club offers a junior tennis camp for club members and resort guests every summer.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 17, 2017
Fun in the Sun: Longboat Key gears up for summer camps

Check out these summer camps on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

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