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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.
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  • 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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Wine consultant Michael De Loach and Bob Weil, Longboat Key Club food and beverage director at last year's Bacchus on the Beach.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 26, 2016
Bacchus on the Beach to bring food and wine lovers together

The 6th annual event will host prestigious winemakers and producers together for two nights.

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Aiden Zengel, 9, as Superman, and Ethan Alexander, 3, as Clark Kent at last year's Fright Night.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 26, 2016
Your Calendar: Fright Night on St. Armands

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

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  • Katie Johns
  • October 26, 2016
Conde Nast readers say Longboat is No. 9

Conde Nast Traveler's readers voted on 236 islands during the 29th annual Readers' Choice Awards.

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Julie Less, Jonathan Handle and Tara Morningstar pose with Save our Seabirds owls.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 26, 2016
Witches swoop in to Save Our Seabirds

Guests got to meet some Halloween characters and owls on Oct. 21.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 25, 2016
Longboat Key Garden Club reunites

St. Armands Travel shared tips and ideas for various destinations around Florida.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 25, 2016
Former Sen. Bob Graham visits Longboat Key Democratic Club

The former senator rallies Democrats to turn Florida into a blue state.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 24, 2016
Cannons Marina boats invade St. Armands

St. Armands Circle visitors had an extra reason to shop over the weekend.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 24, 2016
Longboat Key Obituaries

Leonard Bowen Sr., Roberta Durzo, Michael Giordano and Alfred Wolkenberg died.

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Ann Lanier and Mona MacPhail
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 23, 2016
McClellan Park reaches centennial milestone

Neighbors relive history of McClellan Park with 100th anniversary.

  • Sarasota
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  • Amanda Morales
  • October 23, 2016
Welsh Society unites in song

Gulf Coast Welsh Society honors heritage through music during annual picnic at Turtle Beach.

  • Siesta Key
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  • October 22, 2016
Bird Key unveils new marina

The yacht club also announced a new partnership with Mote Marine Laboratory.

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