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Photo by Heather Merriman-Saba. CPC Executive Director Doug Staley and Doc Werlin
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • April 7, 2016
CPC paints SRQ Blue

The Child Protection Center launches month-long campaign for child abuse awareness.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • April 6, 2016
Longboat Harbour goes for the green

Thirty-one Longboat Harbour residents participated in a golf tournament April 6.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • April 6, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
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Marty Mork expertly swirls her spaghetti. She said she cuts it sometimes now, but always grew up twirling it.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • April 6, 2016
Living Lord Lutheran gets saucy for All God's Children Preschool fundraiser

The preschool held its annual spaghetti dinner Tuesday night.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 6, 2016
Longboat Key: Obituaries

Robert Cohen and Scott Palmer died.

  • Longboat Key
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Lifelong animal lover Cee Edmundson with friend Dora Walter's dog, Jake
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • April 6, 2016
Cee Edmundson led with courage, commitment

Cee Edmundson, of Longboat Key, died March 31. She was 69.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • April 5, 2016
Palmer Ranch resident stitches together pottery

Christine O'Leary turns scrap fabric into moldable pottery.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
SILL President Dr. Robert Barylski and past president Irwin Livon
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • April 4, 2016
SILL wraps up 45th season of lectures

SILL wraps up 45th season of lectures

  • Sarasota
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Trenton Tesar and his father, Michael, enjoy family time.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 3, 2016
Stoneybrook residents feast on barbecue

Despite the rain, Stoneybrook residents enjoyed a barbecue dinner during the community's Celebrate Stoneybrook event.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Gage Barfield is the first participant younger than 18 to catch a fish.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 2, 2016
Jiggs Landing celebrates grand opening

After opening four cabins and a concession stand in January, Jiggs Landing says 'Hello' to East County with a cookout and fishing tournament.

  • East County
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Doug Staley and Doc Werlin
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • April 2, 2016
'Paint the Town Blue' Kickoff

Child Protection Center hosted a kickoff event for its "Paint the Town Blue" campaign on Saturday, April 2, at Eloise Werlin Park.

  • Sarasota
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D'arcy and Ray Arpke
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • April 2, 2016
Euphemia Haye's JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes

More than 30 walkers gathered at Euphemia Haye on Saturday, April 2, for the annual Team Euphemia Haye JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes.

  • Longboat Key
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Shelley the turtle with Jamie Jalwan and her hatchling Connor.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • April 2, 2016
Mote hatches 30th Run for the Turtles

Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium celebrates the 30th annual Run for the Turtles at Siesta Key Beach.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 1, 2016
Lakewood Ranch 'Lights It Up Blue'

Music on Main raised awareness for autism.

  • East County
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Contestant Chris Nigro spells out "Quintessence" which is defined as the essence of a thing in its purest and most concentrated form.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • March 31, 2016
YPG spells out F-U-N

Young Professionals Group puts members to the test with adult spelling bee.

  • Sarasota
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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.
  • December 22, 2025
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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.
  • December 22, 2025
East County Athlete of the Week: Andrew Carrillo
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Manatee County commissioners approve reducing speed limits throughout the county.
  • December 22, 2025
Speed limits reduced on nine roads in Manatee 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
Buchanan's $1 million donation formally accepted for library
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