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Pamela Williams captured this evening reflection at Lakewood Ranch Country Club East.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 4, 2016
East County weather page photo: August 4

Pamela Williams captured this evening reflection at Lakewood Ranch Country Club East.

  • East County
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Sergio Albuquerque captured this shot of his friend, Miguel, fishing in chest-high water off Longboat Key at Cedars West condos.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 4, 2016
Longboat Key weather page photo: August 4

Sergio Albuquerque captured this shot of his friend, Miguel, fishing in chest-high water off Longboat Key at Cedars West condos.

  • Longboat Key
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Cafe Baci gets witty with marquee.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • August 4, 2016
And that's what it's all about

Cafe Baci has fun with marquee phrases.

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Yukon stretches his paw to Alyssa Murrell as she prepares to read to him.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • August 4, 2016
Lend me your floppy ears

Children and dogs partner to build reading confidence before the start of the school year.

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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 4, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 08.04.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Jaimee Baker won a trophy for catching the most fish, a total of 21 during the Kids Klub Fishing Tournament of the Sarasota Slam.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • August 4, 2016
Sarasota Calendar 8.4.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Aug. 4.

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New Pass Grill’s bacon, egg and cheese sandwich on a croissant. It is $4.19, and the croissant is an additional 50 cents.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • August 3, 2016
Breakfasts of champions

It’s the most important meal of the day, and Longboat Key isn’t short of breakfast and brunch offerings. Check out the five brunch restaurants on (or almost on) Longboat.

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William "Bill" Colton
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 3, 2016
Legion of Honor Medal salutes Colton's service

The medal is given out by the French Government to those who have helped the country.

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Courtesy photo. "The Last Mile" by David Baldacci
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 3, 2016
Longboat Key Library stocks up on best-sellers

The library will continue to order popular books throughout the summer.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 3, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

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[Photo courtesy of Michael Long] SailFuture is currently renovating this house on the bay of St. Petersburg.
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  • Katie Johns
  • July 29, 2016
SailFuture brightens horizons with home renovation

The organization announces next steps in helping at-risk youth.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 28, 2016
Ready, set, action! at Dream Oaks Camp

Forty campers attended this week's camp.

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Natalie Firnhaber captured this shot during sunset at Indian Beach in north Sarasota.
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  • July 28, 2016
Sarasota weather page photo: July 28

Natalie Firnhaber captured this shot during sunset at Indian Beach in north Sarasota.

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Scott Veix took this photo of a hawk in his Braden Woods backyard after a heavy rain.
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  • July 28, 2016
East County weather page photo: July 28

Scott Veix took this photo of a hawk in his Braden Woods backyard after a heavy rain.

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Paul Barbosa finishes the swimming portion during the Siesta Key Triathlon.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • July 28, 2016
Sarasota Calendar 7.28.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of July 28.

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Cindy Ritchell, Ann Quackenbush, Brenda Korthauer, Beverly Sutton and Kit Torchia all lend a helping hand in packing seeds to send internationally to farmers who need them. Quackenbush is a driving force behind Hope Seeds, a charitable ministry through Christ Church of Longboat Key.
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