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Bruce Silverman captured this photo of a sunset over Lakewood Ranch.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 6, 2016
East County weather page photo: Oct. 6

Bruce Silverman captured this photo of a sunset over Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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Donna Frederick submitted this photo of seabirds fishing on the north end beach on Longboat Key.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 6, 2016
Longboat Key weather page photo: Oct. 6

Donna Frederick submitted this photo of seabirds fishing on the north end beach on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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Jim Brown, left, shakes hands with Mayor Jack Duncan in the longboat Key Commission chambers.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 6, 2016
Your Town: 10.6.16

The deadline to file for all commission seats is noon Nov. 21.

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Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 6, 2016
Shanah Tovah

Local temples celebrate Rosh Hashanah Sunday evening.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 5, 2016
Republican Club reunites for season

Members dined at the Longboat Key Club Harbourside Ballroom and listened to Christian Ziegler speak.

  • Longboat Key
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Two males swans were moved to Sarasota Jungle Gardens from Camelot Lake on Sept. 28. Their names will be decided in a contest hosted by Sarasota Jungle Gardens.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 5, 2016
Longboat swans settle into new home

The two swans were born on Longboat Key in May 2015 to Susie and Sully.

  • Longboat Key
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Mark and Sue Gates and Amy and Kevin Wells enjoy last year’s Taste of St. Armands.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 5, 2016
Your Calendar: A Taste of St. Armands

Check out upcoming events around Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

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    By
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  • October 5, 2016
Longboat Key: Obituaries

Susan Mackey, Bencion Moskow and Jane Shaub died.

  • Longboat Key
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Carolyn Kofler, Lt. Governor, Steven Branham, President, holding a picture of Gary Frechette, Kiwanis Florida Governor, Tayna Lilly, Second VP and President Elect for 2017-2018, Susan Phillips, First Vice President and Joe Walsh, Immediate Past President
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 5, 2016
Kiwanis Club installs new officers

The new officers were installed at the club's meeting on Sept. 29.

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New head chef Angel Torres is ready to serve up happiness and food at Amore this season.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 5, 2016
New Amore chef ready to heat up kitchen

Previous chef, Andrea Bozzolo will be focusing on his other restaurant on Siesta Drive.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 4, 2016
A Savory Palate cooks up monthly chef series

Guests enjoyed four dishes and four wines on Oct. 4.

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Rotarians serve and box meals for the 43rd annual Pioneer Picnic at Robarts Arena.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 4, 2016
Rotary Club prepares for 44th Pioneer Picnic

The Rotary Club of Sarasota will host the annual Pioneer Picnic Sunday, Oct. 9 at Robarts Arena.

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  • Katie Johns
  • October 2, 2016
Church of Redeemer blesses furry friends

The annual Blessing of the Animals took place Oct. 2.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 1, 2016
Tara Golf and Country Club members celebrate German culture

The club hosted an Oktoberfest event Oct. 1.

  • East County
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 1, 2016
St. Boniface blesses pets

The annual service is in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, who was the patron saint of animals.

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