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Neighbors

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  • Katie Johns
  • November 2, 2016
Daylight saving time ends Nov. 6.

Don't forget to set your clocks back an hour on Saturday night.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 1, 2016
Key Niners gears up for season

The golf association held a fashion show at their opening luncheon.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 31, 2016
VIDEO: Tricks and treats complete Fright Night

The eighth annual celebration brought some unusual visitors to St. Armands Circle.

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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • October 31, 2016
Giving Hunger the Blues rocks Van Wezel

Van Wezel Performing Arts Center played host to Giving Hunger the Blues this weekend.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 31, 2016
Halloween fun goes on parade

Kids enjoy trick or treating at Kiddie Academy.

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President and CEO of Mote, Michael Crosby, speaks to attendees of the lab's annual fundraising event, Oceanic Evening. Photo by Niki Kottmann.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 31, 2016
Mote reveals success of Oceans of Opportunity

The $51.7 million campaign total was announced at the lab’s Oceanic Evening on Oct. 29.

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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • October 31, 2016
Selby Gardens gets spooky

Princess and superheroes ruled the day at Selby's second Spooktacular event.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • October 31, 2016
Laurel Park residents listen to tunes in the park

The Laurel Park Neighborhood Association partnered with the city of Sarasota to host Tunes in the Park on Saturday evening in Laurel Park.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 29, 2016
Bird Key gets in the Halloween spirit

Members gathered for a "Heroes vs. Villains" themed celebration.

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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • October 28, 2016
Hershorin Schiff Community Day School celebrates "Challah-ween"

Hershorin Schiff Community Day School hosted a challah bread bake off to celebrate Halloween and educate students on the importance of challah bread during the Shabbat.

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File photo. Barry Nicholson of Reverend Barry & Funktastic Soul Featuring the Hellacious Horns during the 2015 Giving Hunger the Blues.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 27, 2016
Your Sarasota Calendar: Giving Hunger the Blues

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Oct. 27.

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Mother and daughter Cynthia Schrock and Ashley host guests in their home tea parlor to benefit mission trips.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 27, 2016
My Little Tea Spot: a spot of support

Mother and daughter start the nonprofit tearoom, My Little Tea Spot, to benefit missionary trips.

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File photo. Lelia and Bob Windom Nov. 2009.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 27, 2016
Dr. Bob Windom: A life of service

Local physician served his country and his community.

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    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 26, 2016
Howl-O-Ween pet contest goes to the dogs

Humane Society of Sarasota County hosts 20th annual Howl-O-Ween Pet Costume Contest during Phillippi Farmhouse Market.

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  • Katie Johns
  • October 26, 2016
Longboat Chamber greets new member after hours

Cabinetree recently joined the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce and hosted 'After Hours' on Oct. 25.

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