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Child Hunger Summit keynote speaker Florida Surgeon General and Secretary of Health Dr. Celeste Philip.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • September 27, 2016
All Faiths focuses on child hunger

All Faiths Food Bank invites community leaders to partner for child hunger initiatives during 2016 Child Hunger Summit.

  • Sarasota
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Phill and Fanny Younger
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 26, 2016
Your Town: Ignore wife's warning to your regret

Commissioner's convertible receives unexpected dousings during thunderstoms.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 26, 2016
Longboat Key: Obituaries

Henrietta Barkey and Dora Coates died.

  • Longboat Key
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Even centerpieces included the main attraction of pasta for the Tuscan-inspired dinner.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • September 24, 2016
Bird Key Yacht Club dines under the Tuscan sun

Bird Key Yacht Club serves up a Tuscan-inspired menu for members during farm-to-table dinner Saturday, Sept. 24.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 24, 2016
Scallopalooza: It's Clamtastic! celebrates scallop and clam restoration efforts

At this year's event, the Sarasota Bay Watch president announced that the organization would be expanding its restoration efforts to clams.

  • Longboat Key
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Joe Schmidt and Mary Grace Arents
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 24, 2016
St. Michael celebrates patron saint festival

Neighbors turn out for festival at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church on Siesta Key Saturday, Sept. 24.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 24, 2016
Manasota B.U.D.S book club sets sail

The book club spent the afternoon talking about the sailing-themed books they read and learning some basics of sailing.

  • Longboat Key
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Whiskey expert Turner Moore demonstrates tasting techniques.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 23, 2016
Chabad of Sarasota sips Scotch, schmoozes

Guests sip on four-course whiskey tasting at Michael's Wine Cellar Thursday, Sept. 22.

  • Sarasota
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Students during the demonstration for the "Nutritious, delicious & easy" class offered through ACE.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 22, 2016
Adults pursue lifelong learning during showcase

artnerships between Ringling College Lifelong Learning Academy, Pierian Spring Academy and Adult & Community Enrichment or ACE helps students find classes.

  • Sarasota
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Tapley presses a piece of gold leaf into a dark green leather cover.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 22, 2016
The bind side: Bookbinder James Tapley

James Tapley agrees that what's inside a book counts most — but as a bookbinder, he cherishes the outside as well.

  • Sarasota
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File photo.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 22, 2016
Sarasota Calendar 9.22.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Sept. 22.

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Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 22, 2016
Unconditional purrender

Cat Depot and Mote Marine Laboratory mascots showcase Giving Challenge partnership.

  • Sarasota
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The Observer Media Group brought home 81 awards from the 2015 Florida Press Association Better Weekly Newspaper contest.
    By
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  • September 21, 2016
Observers win press awards

The 2015 Florida Press Association Better Weekly Newspaper contest was held on Sept. 16.

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File photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 21, 2016
Ron Johnson: A Celebration of Life

Johnson's family is hosting a celebration of his life on Oct.2.

  • Longboat Key
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The Patterson Foundation President and CEO Debra Jacobs with Community Foundation of Sarasota County President and CEO Roxie Jerde celebrate the more than $13 million in donations and matches collected during the 2016 Giving Challenge.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 21, 2016
Giving Challenge collects $13.4 million for local nonprofits

Community Foundation of Sarasota County and The Patterson Foundation partner to help non-profit organizations reach donors.

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