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Courtesy photo of Sun-n-Fun Carefree RV Resort
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • February 19, 2016
Sun-n-Fun residents prank each other for fundraiser

The flamingo “flockings” are part of the RV resort’s Relay For Life drive.

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Pamela Williams submitted this photo of a little blue heron at Celery Fields.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 19, 2016
Sarasota weather page photo: Feb. 18

Pamela Williams submitted this photo of a little blue heron at Celery Fields.

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  • February 19, 2016
East County weather page photo: Feb. 18

Monica Mingote submitted this photo of a sunset at Jiggs Landing.

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Joan Gill submitted this photo of her grandsons enjoying a Longboat Key sunset.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 19, 2016
Longboat Key weather page photo: Feb. 18

Joan Gill submitted this photo of her grandsons enjoying a Longboat Key sunset.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • February 18, 2016
St. Mary Men’s Club hosts February meeting

The Men’s Club at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church held its monthly meeting Feb. 18.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 18, 2016
Bashaw Elementary students find their rhythm on the dance floor

The school hosted its annual Daddy-Daughter Dance Feb. 18.

  • East County
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Susan Kelley during a rare time when she's not Florence, Italy which serves as the inspiration for her latest book "Ciao Pussy!"
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  • Amanda Morales
  • February 18, 2016
An American in Florence

Susan Kelley’s latest book “Ciao Pussy!” documents her 16 years abroad as a resident of Florence, Italy.

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Photo by Jack Short. The new pavilion and walkway at Siesta Key Beach will be open to the public on Saturday, Feb. 20 after two years of construction.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • February 18, 2016
Sarasota calendar 2.18.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Feb. 18.

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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • February 17, 2016
Seaplace celebrates Mardi Gras

Seaplace kept the Fat Tuesday celebrations going a week later at its Mardi Gras party Feb. 17.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • February 17, 2016
Republican Club discusses U.S.-Israeli relationship

The Republican Club of Longboat Key held its monthly meeting Feb. 16, at Harbourside Dining Room.

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Sarasota County Commissioner Christine Robinson presents a proclaimation celebrating the 20th anniverary of CYD to CEO Karen Bogues, Sarah Marin and former commissioner Shannon Staub.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • February 17, 2016
CYD celebrates 20 years developing young leaders

Sarasota County Commissioners recognize Community Youth Development on its 20th anniversary.

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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • February 17, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events in Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

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Longboat Key Town Commissioner Sid Ochs, Education Center founder Laura Taubes and Mayor James Edmundson cut the ribbon at the new Education Center in 1985.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • February 17, 2016
Education Center celebrates 30 years

Lifelong learning is the mission of the Longboat Key Education Center.

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Al "Mifflin" Lowe with his books at Bird Key Yacht Club.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • February 17, 2016
Bird Key resident pens children’s books

Al “Mifflin” Lowe’s upcoming children’s book features two dogs chasing different dreams.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 17, 2016
Longboat Key : Obituaries

Frederick Gentner and John "Jack" Nothacker died.

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