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Runners cross the starting line for the 3rd annual Andrew Monroe Memorial 5K on Siesta Beach.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 11, 2016
Runners show support for Andrew Monroe Memorial 5K

More than 280 supporters and participants were in attendance for the race on Siesta Key Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Bob Bonella makes his way down Main Street during the 18th annual Thunder By The Bay.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 11, 2016
Thunder By The Bay roars through Downtown Sarasota

The 18th annual motorcycle festival filled the streets with concerts and bike shows.

  • Sarasota
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Cindi Gilbert tried the brisket sandwich.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 10, 2016
Delish knish: Temple Sinai dishes up favorites for Jewish Food Festival

Pastrami, corned beef and brisket were the main event at the 8th annual Jewish Food Festival Sunday, Jan. 10.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • January 10, 2016
St. Armands clowns around

St. Armands Circle was filled with circus performers and appreciators at the 29th annual Circus Ring of Fame Jan. 10.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 9, 2016
Haile TSA students cruise against cancer

TSA students organized a cruise-themed fundraiser for the American Cancer Society.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • January 9, 2016
Bird Key Yacht Club goes to Cuba

Bird Key Yacht Club members journeyed to Cuba at the Havana Nights party Jan. 9.

  • Longboat Key
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Mike and Denise Delich stop and listen to the Hatley Band. The Lakewood Ranch residents have been married for five years. "We're practically newly-weds," Denise said as she held Mike's hand.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • January 8, 2016
Lakewood Ranch hosts first Music on Main of 2016

Residents and visitors gathered on Main Street.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • January 7, 2016
Bird Key Yacht Club celebrates yesteryear

Bird Key Yacht Club held its first art opening of the year with “New Year, Yesteryear” Jan. 7.

  • Longboat Key
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Nasir Khalidi captured this sunset from Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 7, 2016
Sarasota weather page photo: Jan. 7

Nasir Khalidi captured this sunset from Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

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Belinda Russell submitted this photo of a pair of dolphins swimming in the Manatee River.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 7, 2016
East County weather page photo: Jan. 7

Belinda Russell submitted this photo of a pair of dolphins swimming in the Manatee River.

  • East County
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Cindy Bucklen submitted this photo of a Longboat Key sunset.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 7, 2016
Longboat Key weather page photo: Jan. 7

Cindy Bucklen submitted this photo of a Longboat Key sunset.

  • Longboat Key
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Guitarist and vocalists Joey Bravo performs for the band Lazy Bonez.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 7, 2016
Sarasota calendar 1.7.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Jan. 7.

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Courtesy photo. Jane the otter.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 7, 2016
New Mote residents: Otterly adorable

Meet Huck, Pippi and Jane the resident otters for the "Otters & Their Waters" exhibit.

  • Sarasota
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Life Enrichment Coordinator Sonja Carpenter brought in some of her finished king cakes.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • January 6, 2016
Windsor residents learn the art of king cake

The assisted living residence held a demonstration on the colorful culinary tradition.

  • East County
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Marsha Panuce with Kelly, a cockatoo, at 2015’s Save Our Seabirds Sunset Soiree.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • January 6, 2016
10 events in '16

Check out the 10 events on our radar for 2016.

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Bird Key Yacht Club members Carol Smith, Amy Lazarus and Beth Nothstine played instrumental roles in keeping the club's lecture series fresh this season by inviting friends to tell their fascinating life stories. Closing out the series, Bobbi Brown shared tales from her journey starting a makeup empire.
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