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Carolyn Eliason submitted this photo, taken in Lakewood Ranch.
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  • June 10, 2015
East County photo contest winner: June 11

Carolyn Eliason submitted this photo, taken in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 10, 2015
OBITUARY | Frank Gilfeather

Frank Gilfeather, 79, of Sarasota died May 24.

  • Longboat Key
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  • June 10, 2015
OBITUARY | Howard Sabin

Howard Sabin, 89, of Longboat Key, died June 3.

  • Longboat Key
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  • June 10, 2015
Drivers wanted!

Do you have a car, valid driver’s license and the desire to help local senior citizens or those in need?

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So far this year, the Palm-Aire Women’s Club has already raised more than $17,000. (Courtesy photo )
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 10, 2015
Palm-Aire Women’s Club raises funds, spirits

Whether they’re whipping up brownies and cookies for a community bake sale or sponsoring corporate events, members of the Palm-Aire Women’s Club know how to raise money.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 10, 2015
New resident slithers into Country Creek

At 10 a.m. June 4, Lee Waters wasn’t expecting to make a poisonous new friend.

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Courtesy photoLakewood Ranch Dental’s Dr. Peter Masterson tosses beads.
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  • June 10, 2015
Prize brings smiles to LWR Dental

Lakewood Ranch Dental’s team was all smiles about participating in this year’s Tribute to Heroes Memorial Day parade.

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  • June 10, 2015
Universal praise

Country Club Shores resident Robert Gault is a strong supporter of a future undergrounding project and the work town staff oversaw to analyze every property on the Key.

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School mascot Percy celebrates 10 years of Primrose School at Lakewood Ranch Town Center, with Sharon Frank, franchise co-owner, Robin Forrester, school director, and Dianne Wudte, assistant director. Photos by Amanda Sebastiano
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • June 10, 2015
Primrose grows up in its first decade

Although the Lakewood Ranch community has changed, Primrose School’s vision has stayed consistent since it opened. 10 years ago.

  • East County
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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • June 9, 2015
Tri-chamber members have a beachy keen time

Members of the Longboat Key, Anna Maria Island and Siesta Key chambers of commerce enjoyed Business and BBQ on the Beach on June 9.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 9, 2015
McNeal goes wild over student showcase

McNeal goes wild over student showcase

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Courtesy photo. Veterinarian technician Kelly Vassarro with Pandora Kiss and her cat.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • June 9, 2015
Cat Depot expands with full-service clinic

Cat Depot expands with full-service Rose Durham Cat Care Clinic

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  • Kristen Herhold
  • June 8, 2015
Longboat prepares for potential disaster

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Longboat Key hosted the 13th annual Disaster Preparedness Seminar on June 8.

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  • Amanda Morales
  • June 8, 2015
A day at the Swain family farm

The Swain family shares their 30-acre farm with students at the Out-of-Door Academy once a year for a lesson on chickens and a farm day.

  • Sarasota
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  • Kristen Herhold
  • June 6, 2015
Mote celebrates World Oceans Day

Visitors to Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium enjoyed the World Oceans Day family festival on June 6.

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