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Teachers Susan Hagerman, first-grade, Pat Knowlton, art, and Deb Peterson, kindergarten, supervise the scoop station.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 12, 2015
Tara Elementary parents, students socialize over scoops

The Parent Teacher Organization hosted the annual Ice Cream Social Friday.

  • East County
  • Schools
The World Trade Center memorial is decorated with a wreath to commemorate the September 11 attacks.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 11, 2015
Sarasota PD remembers 9/11 victims

World Trade Center memorial is decorated to commemorate September 11, 2001 attacks.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Longboat Key Public Works Department puts 2,974 flags along Gulf of Mexico Drive to commemorate the 2,974 lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • September 11, 2015
Longboat remembers Sept. 11

The Longboat Key Public Works Department lined 2,974 flags along Gulf of Mexico Drive to commemorate the 2,974 lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001.

  • Longboat Key
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Carl Grady submitted this photo of a frog hanging out in his back yard in Sarasota.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 10, 2015
Sarasota photo contest winner: Sept. 10

Carl Grady submitted this photo of a frog hanging out in his back yard in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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Monica Mingote, of Bradenton, submitted this photo of a family of birds enjoying lunch at the Preserve Golf Club.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 10, 2015
East County photo contest winner: Sept. 10

Monica Mingote, of Bradenton, submitted this photo of a family of birds enjoying lunch at the Preserve Golf Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Tom Freiwald submitted this photo of a bald eagle that visited Spanish Main Yacht Club.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 10, 2015
Longboat Key photo contest winner: Sept. 10

Tom Freiwald submitted this photo of a bald eagle that visited Spanish Main Yacht Club on Longboat Key.

  • East County
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Electric Vehicle owner Mark Malkasian
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • September 10, 2015
Mote to Electrify the Island

Electrify the Island will showcase electric vehicles on Sept. 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 10, 2015
Sounding of a shofar for Rosh Hashanah

Longboat resident Lowell Lakritz will perform with a shofar at Temple Emanu-El to celebrate the Jewish new year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
CYD Executive Director Karen Bogues thanks community leaders for their contributions to the organization.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 10, 2015
CYD Leadership Breakfast honors Sheriff Knight

Community Youth Development honors Sheriff Tom Knight and John Stafford during 2015 Leadership Breakfast.

  • Sarasota
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Wendy Popp takes a phone call while setting curlers in Shirley Klein's hair.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 10, 2015
Beauty secrets: the faces of Plymouth Coiffeur

Plymouth Harbor residents rely on salon for beauty secrets and friendship.

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A helpful hint for the Labor Day Regatta.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 10, 2015
Regatta reminder

A friendly reminder for a regatta sailor and The Real HousePets of Sarasota contest.

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  • Neighbors
Gulliver the seagull was selected as the new logo for the Siesta Key Village Merchants Association in 1975.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 10, 2015
This week in history 9.10.15

A glimpse of the way things were from the archives.

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  • Neighbors
Electric vehicle owner Jim Johnson with his Cadillac ELR at the 2014 Electrify the Island.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 10, 2015
Sarasota Calendar 9.10.15

Sarasota events for the week of September 10.

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  • Neighbors
The 12,630-square-foot Ranch-style home was built in 2006 and sits on a 7.9-acre lot. The pond is fully stocked with brim and catfish.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 9, 2015
Panther Ridge Paradise

This home Panther Ridge home has become a private oasis for its current owners, Lou and Jody Hasbrouk, who are looking to downsize.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 7, 2015
Set sail for the Labor Day Regatta

The Sarasota Sailing Squadron hosts the 69th annual Labor Day Regatta.

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