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Neighbors

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  • Anna Brugmann
  • January 21, 2017
Women’s March defies expectations

Thousands of people march across the Ringling Bridge during the Women’s Solidarity March.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 21, 2017
Jail time aids school classrooms

Winter carnival proves a success for McNeal families, teachers

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 21, 2017
Flurries of fun

Foundations Academies hosts Snow Day event

  • East County
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 20, 2017
Longboat Harbour reminisces on "Ed Sullivan Show"

Marcy Downey performed for the second time on Longboat Key this week.

  • Longboat Key
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Lee Peterson
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  • Anna Brugmann
  • January 20, 2017
The many faces of Lee Peterson

Wife, mother, performer, hostess, philanthropist and friend passes away at the age of 90 after a shining life, well-lived.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 20, 2017
Beachplace welcomes back residents

Residents gathered for cocktails and appetizers from Harry's Continental Kitchens.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 19, 2017
Garden Club gives Longboat Taste of the Keys

The 6th annual Taste of the Keys and Fashion was held on Jan. 19.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • January 19, 2017
Visit Sarasota County goes beyond the beach with new ad campaign

Visit Sarasota County revealed its new brand campaign on Jan. 18 at Michaels on the Bay.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • January 19, 2017
Garden Club showcases fashion through the decades

The Sarasota Garden club kicked off their 90th anniversary by paying homage to the decade they were founded — the roaring '20s.

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  • Neighbors
Krista Buffaloe captured this image of a crab at sunset on Nokomis Beach.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 19, 2017
Sarasota weather page photo: Jan. 19

Krista Buffaloe captured this image of a crab at sunset on Nokomis Beach.

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 19, 2017
East County weather page photo: Jan. 19

Niki Muller captured this shot of Florida grasslands near Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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Cindy Leder captured this fiery sunset shot at Beachplace on Longboat Key.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 19, 2017
Longboat Key weather page photo: Jan. 19

Cindy Leder captured this fiery sunset shot at Beachplace on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tyler Isaacson, Lauren Johnson, Brooks Tracey, Haylie Smith and Taylor Johnson
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • January 19, 2017
Sarasota County art teacher comes full circle

For Brooks Tracey, coming home means giving back.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • January 19, 2017
Four years from now, I hope ...

We asked first graders at Southside Elementary their personal goals for the next four years.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • January 19, 2017
Yourtowns 01.19.17

SMS presents deputy with sweet surprise and Orioles spring training tickets go on sale.

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