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Neighbors

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

Music on Main raised awareness for autism.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 31, 2016
Dance floor hops at Tara social

A sock hop-themed evening proved fun for guests.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lee-En Chung submitted this photo of spring blooms on Beach Road on Siesta Key.
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 31, 2016
Sarasota weather page photo: March 31

Lee-En Chung submitted this photo of spring blooms on Beach Road on Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Michelle Crabtree captured this shot where the Braden River flows into Evers Lake near Jiggs Landing.
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 31, 2016
East County weather page photo: March 31

Michelle Crabtree captured this shot where the Braden River flows into Evers Lake near Jiggs Landing.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Niki Muller, of Longboat Key, submitted this photo of a sailboat she sees floating through the bay most evenings.
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 31, 2016
Longboat Key weather page photo: March 31

Niki Muller, of Longboat Key, submitted this photo of a sailboat she sees floating through the bay most evenings.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bunny Skirboll recognizes Ann Hartka with the award for Outstanding Board Member.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • March 31, 2016
Compeer celebrates five years of friendship

Compeer Sarasota honors Ann Hartka as outstanding board member.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Shelly welcomes back runners from the one mile fun run during the Run for the Turtles on Saturday morning.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • March 31, 2016
Sarasota calendar 3.31.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of March 31.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Easter bunny and Jeff Lee.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • March 31, 2016
+Timehop: Siesta Key Easter

Jeff Lee stands in line to take a photo with the Easter bunny at the SKVA Easter egg hunts.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Girls Inc. names ‘She Has No Clue Where She’s Going’ honoree Executive Director Angie Stringer.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • March 31, 2016
Girls Inc. names ‘She Has No Clue Where She’s Going’ honoree

Girls Inc. of Sarasota County Executive Director Angie Stringer recognized for being directionally challenged.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 30, 2016
Christ Church holds dinner

Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian held a Wednesday Night Dinner March 30.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 30, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 30, 2016
Promenade shows off its talent

Promenade held an art show for residents March 29.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 30, 2016
Key of Sea strikes a perfect chord

The Key of Sea choir held its final performance of the year March 29, at the Players Club.

  • Longboat Key
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The Revs. Steve Price and Catherine Fluck-Price say they've tried to encourage congregants to grow both faith and social justice and outreach.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 30, 2016
Harvest pastors head toward new mission

Harvest pastors head toward new mission

  • East County
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