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Rep. Doug Holder, Frank Patti and Bill Aubuchon
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  • Amanda Morales
  • April 17, 2015
Sarasota Republican Club hosts Buchanan

The Sarasota Republican Club hosted the monthly dinner meeting featuring guest speaker Rep. Vern Buchanan on Thursday evening at Marina Jack's Restaurant.

  • Sarasota
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  • Kristen Herhold
  • April 16, 2015
Chamber of Commerce Hob Nobs

Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce members networked with each other and local elected officials at the chamber’s Hob Nob event on April 16.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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  • Kristen Herhold
  • April 16, 2015
Longboat Harbour gets cheesy

Pizza filled the tables and the stomachs of Longboat Harbour residents at the community’s annual pizza party on April 16.

  • Longboat Key
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Gary Newcomer relaxes with his Observer overlooking Cooks Bay in Moorea, French Polynesia.
  • By Nancy Schwartz
  • April 16, 2015
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  • Longboat Key
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Richard and Alison Light, and their daughter, Chloe Jane, donated the Little Free Library to their community. Photos by Jessica Salmond
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • April 16, 2015
Palm Island: the heart of Siesta Key

A neighborhood of 150 homes in the middle of the island boasts friendly neighbors and a rich history.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Resort at Longboat Key General Manager Jeff Mayers, AAA Field Manager Don Schwartz and Resort at Longboat Key Director of Communications Sandra Rios
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 15, 2015
Business briefs

Key Club receives 32nd AAA Four Diamond Award; Bayfront home sells for $3.2 million; Pettingell lists and sells $4.55 million Bird Key home; Coldwell Banker honors top agents

  • Longboat Key
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Sturkey
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 15, 2015
Founding pastor dies after surgery

Dave Sturkey, who led Cornerstone of Lakewood Ranch for 18 years, died April 6, following a heart procedure.

  • East County
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  • Kristen Herhold
  • April 14, 2015
Ben & Jerry’s celebrates Free Cone Day

Lovers of ice cream around the globe enjoyed their favorite treat at Free Cone Day at Ben & Jerry’s on April 14.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Graduate of the class of 1947 Evelyn West looks for her photo in the yearbook.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • April 14, 2015
Alumni gather for SHS Grand Reunion

On Sunday, April 12 Sarasota High School alumni joined former classmates from classes ranging from 1941 to 2014 for a Grand Reunion at Robarts Arena.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • April 14, 2015
St. Mary women end a merry season

The Women’s Guild of St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church, met for the final time this season on April 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • April 14, 2015
Democratic Club says goodbye for summer

Longboat Key Democrats gathered for the final Democratic Club meeting of the season on April 14.

  • Longboat Key
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Curator for the Ca‘dZan Ron McCarty and Sarasota Garden Club President Olivia Haynes with a portrait of Mable Ringling from 1905.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • April 13, 2015
Garden Club awards scholarships for local high school seniors

The Sarasota Garden Club spent the morning recapping a successful year and recognizing members for their efforts at an annual meeting and luncheon at IMG Academy Golf Club.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 13, 2015
Riders fight diabetes

The American Diabetes Association hosted its Tour de Cure Lakewood Ranch Sunday.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 13, 2015
Snow White tale comes to life

The School of Russian Ballet presented this famous German fairy tale.

  • East County
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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • April 12, 2015
Bay Isles Beach Club catches one last wave

Bay Isles Beach Club members gathered one final time for the season on April 12.

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