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Neighbors

Ken Molnar dances with his pup Sara
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • April 17, 2016
Neighbors take in Tunes in the Park

Laurel Park Neighbors Association hosts Tunes in the Park Saturday, April 16.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Alexa Kess and Rashona Banks laugh with friends while dancing.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 16, 2016
ODA unmasks fun at prom

ODA's prom, themed masquerade, offered dancing, poker, a magician and other attractions.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 16, 2016
Lakewood Ranch relays for life

Relay for Life raises more than $15,000.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • April 16, 2016
Christ Church hosts snowbird sendoff

Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian hosted a goodbye party for its snowbird members April 15, at Cedars Café and Tiki Bar.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 15, 2016
Families hula up fun at Tara

The family luau included music, dancing and Hawaiian-inspired festivities.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch Leaders volunteer Rachel Towe dances the YMCA with Zach Rubin.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • April 15, 2016
Night with the Stars Prom dances over the rainbow

The annual special needs prom had a Wizard of Oz theme.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • April 15, 2016
Longboat Harbour hosts a cheesy celebration

More than 130 residents attended Longboat Harbour’s annual pizza party April 14.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • April 15, 2016
Spanish Main celebrates 50 years

Spanish Main Yacht Club celebrated its 50th anniversary April 14.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kennedy Keffer captured this shot of a seagull at Siesta Key Beach.
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 14, 2016
Sarasota weather page photo: April 14

Kennedy Keffer captured this shot of a seagull at Siesta Key Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Daniel Osborne captured this shot of spring blooms in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 14, 2016
East County weather page photo: April 14

Daniel Osborne captured this shot of spring blooms in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jack Garner submitted this photo of boats off the pier at Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 14, 2016
Longboat Key weather page photo: April 14

Jack Garner submitted this photo of boats off the pier at Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • April 14, 2016
Sarasota calendar 4.14.16

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

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Liberace, Chopin, Beethoven and Mozart are painted on the piano bench in front of Louie's Modern in Downtown Sarasota.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • April 14, 2016
What's that sound?

Composers show disgust on Downtown Sarasota piano bench.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Alisha Leopold decided to chair the donation drive for foster children at Temple Emanu-El because of a personal connection.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • April 14, 2016
Mitzvah Day donations to benefit foster children on the move

Former foster child chairs luggage donation drive for Temple Emanu-El Mitzvah Day.

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Eggs were scattered along the path leading to the shore at Beach Access 5 for the SKVA Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 26.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • April 14, 2016
Roadblocks threaten future SKVA Easter egg hunts

County staff says the business association needs to obtain certain approvals to continue to host the event in its location off Siesta Key Beach.

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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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Andrew Carrillo poses for a photo on Dec. 16 at Out-of-Door Academy. He's been the go-to guy on attack for the Thunder throughout their 2025-26 season.
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Manatee County commissioners approve reducing speed limits throughout the county.
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The library will be constructed on the light green area depicted on this map within Longboat Key's Town Center Green. The entire library would be around 11,230 square feet with the possible enhancements.
  • December 22, 2025
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