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Danny and Madison Schork at last year's Taste of St. Armands.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 28, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Susan Phillips, event chairman Michael Garey and Steven Branham
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 28, 2016
Save the Date: Kiwanis Club Gourmet Lawn Party

The annual event is right around the corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 28, 2016
Time for debate

Longboat Key resident attends first presidential debate

  • Longboat Key
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Child Hunger Summit keynote speaker Florida Surgeon General and Secretary of Health Dr. Celeste Philip.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 27, 2016
All Faiths focuses on child hunger

All Faiths Food Bank invites community leaders to partner for child hunger initiatives during 2016 Child Hunger Summit.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Phill and Fanny Younger
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 26, 2016
Your Town: Ignore wife's warning to your regret

Commissioner's convertible receives unexpected dousings during thunderstoms.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 26, 2016
Longboat Key: Obituaries

Henrietta Barkey and Dora Coates died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Even centerpieces included the main attraction of pasta for the Tuscan-inspired dinner.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 24, 2016
Bird Key Yacht Club dines under the Tuscan sun

Bird Key Yacht Club serves up a Tuscan-inspired menu for members during farm-to-table dinner Saturday, Sept. 24.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 24, 2016
Scallopalooza: It's Clamtastic! celebrates scallop and clam restoration efforts

At this year's event, the Sarasota Bay Watch president announced that the organization would be expanding its restoration efforts to clams.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Joe Schmidt and Mary Grace Arents
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 24, 2016
St. Michael celebrates patron saint festival

Neighbors turn out for festival at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church on Siesta Key Saturday, Sept. 24.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 24, 2016
Manasota B.U.D.S book club sets sail

The book club spent the afternoon talking about the sailing-themed books they read and learning some basics of sailing.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Whiskey expert Turner Moore demonstrates tasting techniques.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 23, 2016
Chabad of Sarasota sips Scotch, schmoozes

Guests sip on four-course whiskey tasting at Michael's Wine Cellar Thursday, Sept. 22.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Students during the demonstration for the "Nutritious, delicious & easy" class offered through ACE.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 22, 2016
Adults pursue lifelong learning during showcase

artnerships between Ringling College Lifelong Learning Academy, Pierian Spring Academy and Adult & Community Enrichment or ACE helps students find classes.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Tapley presses a piece of gold leaf into a dark green leather cover.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 22, 2016
The bind side: Bookbinder James Tapley

James Tapley agrees that what's inside a book counts most — but as a bookbinder, he cherishes the outside as well.

  • Sarasota
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File photo.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 22, 2016
Sarasota Calendar 9.22.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Sept. 22.

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Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 22, 2016
Unconditional purrender

Cat Depot and Mote Marine Laboratory mascots showcase Giving Challenge partnership.

  • Sarasota
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