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Charlie and Beth Horn decorate a picture frame together.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • May 15, 2015
Students flutter for First Presbyterian Butterfly Ball

Fluttering on the dance floor was in order for the First Presbyterian Preschool annual Butterfly Ball Friday, May 15.

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  • Kristen Herhold
  • May 15, 2015
Park Residences of Lido Key tops off

Park Residences of Lido Key held its topping off party on May 14.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Kristen Herhold
  • May 14, 2015
Chamber members learn about After the Storm

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce held its monthly networking luncheon at Amore by Andrea on May 14.

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Harriet Burns Stieff with Virgene Linse, ODA director of alumni affairs. Courtesy photo
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 14, 2015
Back to school

In continuing the celebration for the 90th anniversary of the Out-of-Door Academy, the lower school campus welcomed back 20 of its Siesta Key alumni for a luncheon Tuesday.

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Glenda Kiesewetter submitted this photo of a storm rolling in, taken on Siesta Key Beach.
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 14, 2015
Sarasota photo contest winner: May 14

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  • Kristen Herhold
  • May 13, 2015
St. Armands Circle Association holds annual meeting

St. Armands Circle Association hosted its annual meeting on April 13 at the Longboat Key Club.

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William Rosen submitted this photo of an osprey chasing an eagle off the roof of Grand Bay building four, taken from his Longboat Key lanai.
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  • May 13, 2015
Longboat photo contest winner: May 14

Longboat photo contest winner: May 14

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Monica Mingote submitted this photo, taken while walking her dog outside of her home at The Preserve at Tara Golf & Country Club.
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 13, 2015
East County photo contest winner: May 14

East County photo contest winner: May 14

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Bob Bolcik hasn’t had to make repairs on his solar pool heating system since it was installed eight years ago.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 13, 2015
Cost-saving solutions

Solar power can heat pools during the winter months and cut down on costs.

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Photos courtesy of Michael Saunders and Co.
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • May 13, 2015
3 Things | Brand new

Sarasota’s current building boom is changing the face of the area. New homes are being built all over town.

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File photoNicholas Masiello, Ricardo Calzadilla, Chris Heron and Chris Vanderze participate in last year’s Sarasota Sailing Squadron camp.
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  • Kristen Herhold
  • May 13, 2015
Summer camps to offer kids sun and fun

The sun is out, and soon the children will be out as well — from school, that is.

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  • May 13, 2015
OBITUARY | Thomas Shepard Jr.

Thomas Rockwall Shepard Jr., 96, of Longboat Key, died April 29.

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  • May 13, 2015
OBITUARY | Charlotte Zwick

Charlotte Zwick, 106, of Longboat Key, died May 3.

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Courtesy photo
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  • May 13, 2015
Dining for Women

East County resident Kay Yoder says the Dining for Women organization is the area’s best-kept secret.

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Stella Kelly crowns the statue of Mary. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 13, 2015
St. Mary crowns its namesake

St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church held its annual May crowning ceremony following its services May 10.

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