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Neighbors

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  • April 23, 2015
Rotary rock stars

The Rotary Club of Sarasota Keys Foundation awarded the achievements of local teens and adult volunteers at the 29th annual awards dinner April 9, at Café L’Europe.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 23, 2015
Furever homes

Furever homes

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Siesta Key flag
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • April 23, 2015
This week in history

A glimpse of the way things were from the Pelican Press archives.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 23, 2015
Lasting legacy

When the Sarasota Garden Club loses one of its own, it honors him or her with a lasting legacy in the form of a brick on the path through the butterfly garden.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • April 22, 2015
Seaplace residents part ways for summer

Seaplace residents got together one last time before the end of the season on April 22.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Booker High School principal Dr. Rachel Shelley congratulates student Nani Turner.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • April 22, 2015
Students shine at Most Improved Awards

Teachers, sponsors and 40 students from Booker, Riverview, Sarasota and Venice high schools gathered to celebrate the 17th annual Most Improved Student Award Wednesday at Michael's on East.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The one-level Applause model offers 2,110 square feet of living area, plus a two-car garage, lanai and entry for a total of 2,820 square feet. It has three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Photos by Pam Eubanks
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 22, 2015
Neal opens Magnolia Point

The 74-home gated community will target seniors who want low association fees and limited amenities.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 22, 2015
School revitalizes arts with showcase

Lakewood Ranch High School shows its arts departments are alive and thriving

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarasota artist Tom Stephens painted the abstract over the sofa. It’s part of a series called “A Coat of Many Colors.” The two brown leather side chairs, right, are by 1970s master designer Milo Baughman.
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • April 22, 2015
Small space, big style

An apartment’s artwork displays the cream of several collections.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 22, 2015
Marching for veterans

The annual Tribute to Heroes Memorial Day parade tradition will march on, despite previous discussions about the possibility of canceling the celebration.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 22, 2015
Community hire

The Lakewood Ranch Community Activities organization has a new director: Kyanne Merrill.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 22, 2015
Obituary: Doris Lyons

Doris Lyons, 82, of Longboat Key and Indianapolis, Ind., died April 15.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 22, 2015
Kromer wins award for service

Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key member Robert Kromer, 87, was presented with the Walter Zeller Fellowship award for his service to the community at the club’s April 16 weekly breakfast meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 22, 2015
Obituary: Andrew Perrine ‘Perry’ Monroe Jr.

Andrew Perrine “Perry” Monroe Jr., 91, of Sarasota and formerly of Longboat Key and New Canaan, Conn., died April 10.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • April 21, 2015
Key Niners swings its season to a close

The Key Niners held its final tournament of the season on April 21.

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