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Del Shoenberger, 57, died July 29.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • August 12, 2015
Del Shoenberger was an ace on and off the courts

Former Longboat Key tennis pro Del Shoenberger, 57, died July 29.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • August 11, 2015
Recalling all boys and ghouls

The Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corp. seeks 12 adult volunteers to serve on its Haunted House Committee for Boo Fest.

  • East County
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    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • August 11, 2015
Goodwill toward veterans

Goodwill Manasota is seeking World War II veterans for a Keep the Spirit of ’45 Alive celebration.

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Benjamin Hooker submitted this sunset photo, taken near Bradenton Beach.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 11, 2015
East County photo contest winner: August 13

Benjamin Hooker submitted this sunset photo, taken near Bradenton Beach.

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The Oriole bird makes friends with members of Girls Inc.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • August 11, 2015
Orioles play ball with Girls Inc.

Baltimore Orioles host Girls Inc. for a baseball clinic.

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Marie Selby Botanical Gardens President and CEO Jennifer Rominiecki during the presentation for the new permanent exhibit in the Selby House Cafe.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • August 11, 2015
Exhibit opening kicks off 40th anniversary for Selby

Permanent exhibit reveals personal lives of Bill and Marie Selby.

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    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • August 10, 2015
Sarasota Architectural Foundation holds 'Blue Velvet' cocktail party

To preview and celebrate the upcoming SarasotaMOD Weekend, the SAF hosted a "Blue Velvet"-themed party at the former home of crooner Bobby Vinton.

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Asia Akhmetova helps Marissa Vieth and Olivia Sherry.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • August 7, 2015
Children upcycle for art

Participants at Let's Create Art's summer camp this week learned how to make recycled object art.

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Smokey Santillo and the Smokey's Session band serenade their audience.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • August 7, 2015
East County jams on Main

Smokey's Session rocked Lakewood Ranch Main Street during Music on Main.

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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • August 6, 2015
Mote gets robotic

Spending a week playing with Legos, robots and technology is a dream come true for many children. Students lived that dream at Mote Marine Aquarium’s Aquabots summer camp.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • August 6, 2015
Campers celebrate Christmas in July with Mattison's Chef Camp

Mattison's Forty-One Chef Camp breaks down advanced pastry for campers.

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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • August 6, 2015
Kiwanis Club honors area scholars

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key awarded $66,500 in scholarships on Aug. 6.

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Morgan Roadster
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • August 6, 2015
Auto aficionados talk classic cars

Car enthusiasts and owners brought in their vintage—and brand new—models to Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

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Blaze Arthur Raymond Antos was born on July 11.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • August 6, 2015
Oh Baby! Meet the newest Longboater

Blaze Arthur Raymond Antos was born on July 11.

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Linda Becker and her new puppy-in-training Huxley.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • August 6, 2015
Guided by Love: Story of a puppy raiser

A Palmer Ranch family has raised 14 dogs for Southeastern Guide Dogs and Canine Companions for Independence.

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