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Ella Coppock and her mother, Adrienne, were among more than 100 families that enjoyed breakfast treats.
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 13, 2015
If you give a mom a muffin …

Children at Kiddie Academy welcomed their moms — more than 100 total — to enjoy muffins and other breakfast items May 8, during the Muffins with Mom event.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 13, 2015
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Headed on a great trip? Make sure to take your Observer along! Snap a photo of you holding your Observer on vacation, then submit it and you could win travel tickets, courtesy of Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

  • Longboat Key
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Dr. Jordan Beckler. Photo from Mote Marine Laboratory
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • May 12, 2015
Mote welcomes new scientist

Mote's newest scientist, Dr. Jordon Beckler, to focus on red tides

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mrs. Turt Lee approaches the water.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • May 11, 2015
Mote returns loggerhead turtle to the sea

Mote released Mrs. Turt Lee on May 8.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 11, 2015
Ashton hits home run with World Series Day

Students run the bases and the event for the annual Ashton Elementary School World Series Day at Twin Lakes Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • May 10, 2015
Longboat Island Chapel celebrates Mother’s Day and students

Longboat Island Chapel’s service on Mother’s Day, May 10, did not only honor mothers — it also recognized 18 local students by awarding them $1,400 scholarships.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Janie Barnes and her son Raleigh.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 10, 2015
A musical Mother’s Day at Selby Gardens

Families spent day enjoying brunch and celebrating moms beneath the banyans on the great lawn for Mother’s Day at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Sunday, May 10.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Arasay Perez and Pablo Infante pose for a quick photo.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 10, 2015
Booker prom goes through the looking glass

Students spent the night in wonderland dancing with classmates for the Booker High School Prom Saturday, May 9 at Michael’s on East.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Students sing a long with “Style” by Taylor Swift.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 10, 2015
Cobalt dance takes students to new heights

City skylines and hints of gold transported students to the top of a skyscraper for an “urban lux” theme for the Pine View annual Cobalt dance Saturday, May 9 at The Devyn.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • May 9, 2015
Four years in the making, Riverview seniors enjoy prom

Riverview High School hosted its senior prom on May 9 at the Hyatt Regency.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Former Kiwanis International President Bob Moore addresses guests.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 8, 2015
Kiwanis clubs celebrate 100th anniversay together

On Friday, members of the Kiwanis Clubs of Longboat Key, Siesta Key and Sarasota joined members around the world in celebrating the 100th anniversary of Kiwanis International.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Six-year-old Isabella Andraed shows off her Egyptian-style paper necklace.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 8, 2015
Tara Elementary students showcase artwork

At A Knight for the Arts held May 7 at Tara Elementary School in East County, students showcased their artwork at the art show

  • East County
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Melissa Perkins and Eric Peters take advantage of two photo opportunities.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 7, 2015
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance celebrates 10 years

The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance celebrated its 10-year anniversary May 7, at the Silver Soiree, held at the Polo Grill and Bar's Fete Ballroom in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • May 7, 2015
Longboat residents raise money for St. Martha

Longboat residents hold $5 million fundraiser for St. Martha Catholic School.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • May 7, 2015
Bird Key Yacht Club colors its walls with new art

Bird Key Yacht Club members enjoyed a night of art by John Pirman, Maia Zildjian and Rob Tarball on May 7.

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