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Mote's new librarian and archivist, Kay Garsnett. Photo courtesy of Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • July 19, 2016
Mote announces new librarian

Kay Garsnett will serve as the archivist and librarian at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • July 17, 2016
SailFuture reveals next steps

The organization also hosted Welcome Home party for new sailboat

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • July 16, 2016
Bird Key Yacht Club Celebrates The Beatles

90 members enjoyed a night of live music from Beatle cover band

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Troy Knopp rushes into the water with his paddle board.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • July 15, 2016
Lifeguards dive into competition on Siesta Key

More than 300 lifeguards compete in James P. "Mac" McCarthy Regional Surf Lifesaving Championships on Siesta Key.

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Melissa Rosowski Herron captured this shot at sunset as Longboat Key Turtle Watch members released turtles that were found in an excavated nest that morning.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 14, 2016
Longboat Key weather page photo: July 14

Melissa Rosowski Herron captured this shot at sunset as Longboat Key Turtle Watch members released turtles that were found in an excavated nest that morning.

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Jeannie Sparks captured a shot of these black-bellied whistling ducks and ducklings at a marsh in Lakewood Ranch.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 14, 2016
East County weather page photo: July 14

Jeannie Sparks captured a shot of these black-bellied whistling ducks and ducklings at a marsh in Lakewood Ranch.

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Samantha Bisceglia captured this shot of two black skimmers at Siesta Key Beach.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 14, 2016
Sarasota weather page photo: July 14

Samantha Bisceglia captured this shot of two black skimmers at Siesta Key Beach.

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File photo. JDub's Brewing Company hosts a Food Truck Rally on Saturday, July 16.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • July 14, 2016
Sarasota Calendar 7.14.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of July 14.

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Karen White introduces herself to Rabbi Michael Churgel.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • July 14, 2016
Temple Sinai packs Shabbat service to welcome new rabbi

Rabbi Michael Churgel leads Rhythm & Jews Shabbat service at Temple Sinai for the first time as the new spiritual leader.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • July 13, 2016
Chamber hosts Networking @ Noon event

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce hosted the networking event for local businesses

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Preia Hayes, 9, and sister, Iyleigh, 6, with Lilly Gerling, 4, and sister Grace, 6 enjoy at a Longboat beach last summer.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • July 13, 2016
Summer Bucket List

Enjoy everything the island and surrounding areas have to offer, minus the crowds.

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Former minister the Rev. Vincent Carroll with wife, Molly, and interim minister the Rev. Bill Friederich, right, with wife, Bah
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • July 13, 2016
Longboat Island Chapel finds interim minister

The Rev. Bill Friederich will serve as the chapel’s interim minister.

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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • July 13, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

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Matt Zito has shot six holes-in-one during his 62 years of playing golf.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • July 13, 2016
Longboat Key resident aces his game

What are the odds? Matt Zito shot two holes-in-one in the same week.

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Al “Mifflin” Lowe and his dog, Pookie
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • July 13, 2016
Bird Key author triples the smiles

Al "Mifflin" Lowe will donate a portion of proceeds from the sale of his book to the ASPCA.

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