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Triathlon participants during last year's event. File photo
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  • Katie Johns
  • October 12, 2016
Your Calendar: Longboat Key Triathlon

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

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A group of marine researchers check the health status of a previously tagged spotted eagle ray prior to release to learn more about their life history, reproduction and population status in the Sarasota area. Photo courtesy of Mote.
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  • Katie Johns
  • October 12, 2016
Behind the Scenes at Mote

There’s more to Mote than its shark tank and superstar manatees, Hugh and Buffett. Cutting-edge research there happens every day.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 12, 2016
Longboat Key: Obituaries

Daniel DiNatale and Bella Dubinsky

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Loggerhead turtles took over the LBK Club's social media to raise awareness of the turtles that live on Longboat. Photo courtesy of the Longboat Key Club and Resort.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 12, 2016
Turtle takeover

Loggerhead turtles ran the Longboat Key Club's social media accounts to raise turtle awareness.

  • Longboat Key
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Michelle Boyle of Trinchero Family Estates in Sonoma, Calif., and Stephen Boyle of Castello de Bolgheri in Tuscany, Italy at last year's Bacchus on the Beach.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 12, 2016
Toast to Bacchus on the Beach Nov. 10-11

The stone crab and wine celebration is back for its 6th year.

  • Longboat Key
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  • October 11, 2016
Siesta Key Kiwanis installs new officers, directors

The Siesta Key Kiwanis Club held its 2016-2017 Installation and Recognition Dinner for Officers and Directors on Saturday, October 8th at Café Baci.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 10, 2016
Authorities await toxicology results in DUI manslaughter case

Lakewood Ranch man Gregory Miller has been charged with DUI manslaughter.

  • East County
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    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 9, 2016
Rotary Club celebrates Sarasota pioneers

Rotary Club of Sarasota hosts 600 for 44th annual Pioneer Picnic at Robarts Arena.

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    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 9, 2016
Families enjoy Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Festival harvest

Fruitville Grove hosted the 28th annual Pumpkin Festival with pumpkin patch and hayrides this weekend.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 8, 2016
Bird Key gets jazzy

90 members enjoyed a night of live music and dinner.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 8, 2016
Taste of St. Armands brings flavor to the Circle

The 7th annual event benefited Take Stock in Children.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 8, 2016
Beer, Boats and Bacon festival crafts flavor, fun

The sixth annual event drew thousands of attendees to Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
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    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 8, 2016
Phillippi Shores 7k ends with photo finish

Phillippi Shores International Baccalaureate World School hosts 8th annual 7K and 1-mile Fun Run Saturday, Oct. 8.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 8, 2016
‘Old Florida’ makes its debut at art center

The exhibit aims to capture the spirit and nostalgia of historical Florida.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 6, 2016
Sarasota weather page photo: Oct. 6

Samantha Bisceglia captured this shot of a sunrise on Siesta Key beach.

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