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Courtesy photo. Tyler's Ice Cream is located next to The Lazy Lobster at 5350 GMD.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 17, 2016
Here’s the scoop: Tyler’s Ice Cream

The gourmet ice cream shop is located next to The Lazy Lobster at 5350 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Rachel runs the bases on one of the practice fields.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • August 16, 2016
Girls Inc. swings for the fences with Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles minor league team hosts Girls Inc. of Sarasota County for a baseball clinic.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • August 13, 2016
Gold Coast Eagle Distributing Grand Champion Celebration

Gold Coast Eagle Distributing celebrates its award as best wholesaler in the nation

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 13, 2016
Citizens scope the bay for scallops

The Sarasota Bay Watch held its annual scallop search on Aug. 13.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • August 13, 2016
Woodland Community Church starts the school year with a bash

Hundreds of families braved the rain to attend Woodland Community Church's first annual Back to School Bash.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Beth Hill captured this Lido Beach sunset.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 11, 2016
Sarasota weather page photo: August 11

Beth Hill captured this Lido Beach sunset.

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Morag Reid captured this shot before a storm in Lakewood Ranch.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 11, 2016
East County weather page photo: August 11

Morag Reid captured this shot before a storm in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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Jennifer Clark took this photo at the North Shore Road beach on Longboat Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 11, 2016
Longboat Key weather page photo: August 11

Jennifer Clark took this photo at the North Shore Road beach on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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Courtesy photo. Author Rasheen Davis.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • August 11, 2016
Sarasota Calendar 8.11.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Aug. 11.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kittens Ari and Ori scope out the class while Steven and Christine relax to start the class.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • August 11, 2016
Cat Depot does downward dog

Cat Depot brings back community yoga class with cats.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Courtesy of Marta Shenker. Lainey
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • August 11, 2016
Two hot dogs

It's hard out there for a pooch.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 10, 2016
Aqua Tech Camp brings imaginations to life

Campers created their own videos using Lego pieces and made up stories while learning how to use technology in relation to the ocean.

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Lexi Mariash presents checks to Mote and Easter Seals employees. Through her second annual mini golf tournament Mariash raised $14,000 which she split between the organizations.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 10, 2016
Teen helps turtle conservation efforts

The teen is also the founder of non-profit organization Turtle Inc.

  • Longboat Key
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Courtesy photo. Dr. Edward Feldman lights the torch to signal the start of The Glenridge Senior Olympics.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • August 10, 2016
The Glenridge: Let the games begin

Members compete in series of games and activities in the spirit of the Olympic Games.

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Brenton Hodges and Jessica Roberts, both 20, play Pokémon Go while wandering around St. Armands Circle during a recent visit.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 10, 2016
Pokemon Go lures players to Circle

Businesses welcome the battle as Circlegoers seek to 'catch 'em all.'

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