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Kimberly Probus submitted this photo of a rainbow sunset, taken at a Siesta Key Beach Run.
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  • August 14, 2014
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Kimberly Probus submitted this photo of a rainbow sunset, taken at a Siesta Key Beach Run.

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  • August 13, 2014
Schield healing after cancer surgery

Longboat Key resident Forrest Schield is healing after doctors recently removed a rare form of cancer from his head.

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  • August 13, 2014
Fish fry is first catch for flavorful weekend

The morning of Nov. 8 might be a good time to schedule a gym visit.

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  • August 13, 2014
VFW Post 12055 named All-American

VFW Post 12055 recently earned national recognition, taking home all-American honors during the VFW National Convention in St. Louis.

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  • August 13, 2014
Hospital seeks volunteers

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center is in need of volunteers for its gift shop.

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ODA senior Desmond Lindsay was one of three players from Florida chosen to compete for the Evoshield Canes 17U team this summer. File photos
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  • August 13, 2014
Top-Notch Talent

Travel baseball and softball teams have become the norm in recent years for up-and-coming athletes with college and professional aspirations.

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MAGICAL TRIP. Averie Robinson brought along her Longboat Observer to Magic R Farm in St. Charles, Ky.
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John Allinson poses with his painting of Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub. Photos by Heather Merriman
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  • August 13, 2014
Local artist paints Chiles restaurants

John Allinson sought to recreate the energy of each dining spot when the Chiles Restaurant Group commissioned him for the project.

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  • August 13, 2014
Obituary: Eleanor 'Ellie' McCrudden Vaughn

Eleanor 'Ellie' McCrudden Vaughn, 74, of Sarasota and formerly of Longboat Key, died Aug. 5.

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  • August 13, 2014
Obituary: Emanuel Tanay

Dr. Emanuel Tanay, 86, of Ann Arbor, Mich., and Longboat Key, died Aug. 5.

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  • August 13, 2014
Obituary: Kenneth Christopher Doehring

Kenneth Christopher Doehring, 72, of Longboat Key and formerly of St. Louis, died Aug. 5.

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  • August 13, 2014
Obituary: Kenneth Bean

Kenneth Bean, 92, of Longboat Key and South Orange, N.J., died Aug. 4.

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  • August 13, 2014
Spotlight On: Koko FitClub

Lakewood Ranch family physician Josette Grice was tired of giving her usual diet and exercise recommendations to patients who battled weight problems.

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Carol LoRicco submitted this sunset photo, taken on Lido Key.
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  • August 13, 2014
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Carol LoRicco submitted this sunset photo, taken on Lido Key.

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LIFE'S A BEACH. Lakewood Ranch resident Darlene Stewart catches up on her East County news while catching some rays in Brazil.
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