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  • Katie Johns
  • August 10, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 10, 2016
Heritage Harbour assessments remain stagnant

Supervisors say future budgets must better address the community's pending infrastructure needs.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
John Horne and Chuck Slater look at promotional material created to promote the school district's portion of the half-cent sales tax.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 8, 2016
Promoting the half and half

Political Action Group forms for Manatee County sales tax issue.

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Barry Nicholson of Reverend Barry & Funktastic Soul Featuring the Hellacious Horns performed during the 2015 Giving Hunger The Blues.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • August 8, 2016
Giving Hunger the Blues relocates to Van Wezel

The block party will become a bayfront event with three stages to showcase 20 musical acts.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 8, 2016
Aqua Kids gear up for water-filled week

The Mote camp began today with coral reef education and activities.

  • Longboat Key
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EVO Athletics gymnastics coach Jason Collins works with the team during the gym's grand opening celebration Aug. 6. Photo by Jen Blanco.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 6, 2016
EVO tumbles toward success

Athletics center celebrates opening with demonstrations and clinics.

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  • Katie Johns
  • August 5, 2016
Rabbi Sniderman holds first service at Temple Beth Israel

Congregation members gathered for a welcome dinner following the service.

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  • Katie Johns
  • August 4, 2016
Kiwanis Club gives back to local students

34 scholarships were handed out at the annual scholarship breakfast.

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  • Katie Johns
  • August 4, 2016
Lazy Lobster hosts Networking @ Noon

Chamber members spent the afternoon enjoying lunch and networking.

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Lakewood Ranch High School student Paige Merriman during her performance. Merriman won 2015 Rock for a Cause competition and took home a check for $1,500.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • August 4, 2016
Rock for a Cause seeks band submissions

The 3rd annual Rock for a Cause is looking for local bands and music acts for the Nov. 12 event

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Dennis Nessel captured this shot of Sarasota Bay from O’Leary’s Tiki Bar and Grill.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 4, 2016
Sarasota weather page photo: August 4

Dennis Nessel captured this shot of Sarasota Bay from O’Leary’s Tiki Bar and Grill.

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Rosenda Calloway drops off $30 worth of groceries from Publix and receives a $5 off coupon to Goodwill stores from Morghan Sanders, of 92.1 CTQ.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 4, 2016
Goodwill promotes Food Bank needs

Drop off donations today at the Ranch Lake Plaza Goodwill.

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Pamela Williams captured this evening reflection at Lakewood Ranch Country Club East.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 4, 2016
East County weather page photo: August 4

Pamela Williams captured this evening reflection at Lakewood Ranch Country Club East.

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Sergio Albuquerque captured this shot of his friend, Miguel, fishing in chest-high water off Longboat Key at Cedars West condos.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 4, 2016
Longboat Key weather page photo: August 4

Sergio Albuquerque captured this shot of his friend, Miguel, fishing in chest-high water off Longboat Key at Cedars West condos.

  • Longboat Key
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Cafe Baci gets witty with marquee.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • August 4, 2016
And that's what it's all about

Cafe Baci has fun with marquee phrases.

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