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Kathleen Carmichael, Joy E. Van Buskirk, Doreen Dziepak, Ingrid Roylance, Linda Robinson, Book Club Chairwoman Connie Bulawka and Caroline Ryan
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  • May 15, 2014
Paper hearts

Members of the Church of the Redeemer's Heart to Heart Book Club held its final book club meeting of the year May 5.

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Lambert
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  • May 15, 2014
Your Neighbor: Debra Lambert

Lambert, owner of Picasso's Moon, a yarn shop in downtown Sarasota, recently hosted the third annual Art Yarn Fiber Festival.

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  • May 15, 2014
Business Observer

After-hours vet opens in Rosemary; Harbor Retirement plans new facility; Bernhardt joins Blalock Walters, P.A.

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Jan Shoemaker Means submitted this sunset photo, taken during the Siesta Key drum circle.
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  • May 15, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

Jan Shoemaker Means submitted this sunset photo, taken during the Siesta Key drum circle.

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Tara's  Samantha Hix, front, is all smiles during the "ABC" song.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 14, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Dance Recital

Dance teams from Tara Elementary, Braden River Middle and Braden River High schools showed off their talents May 14, at Braden River High, during a dance recital showcase.

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  • May 14, 2014
Children bicyclists wanted for parade

Calling all kids!

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  • May 14, 2014
Volvo takes best in show honors

Lakewood Ranch resident Glenn Todd was eating dinner on Lakewood Ranch Main Street with his family May 7, during the monthly Lance's Cruizin to the Hop Car Show, when he excused himself to find out if the show had announced its winners.

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Euphemia Haye owners Ray and D'Arcy Arpke with their daughter, Kate Houle, and son-in-law, Rob
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  • May 14, 2014
Euphemia Haye goes the extra mile

In its 12th year, 'Team Euphemia Haye' is still going strong.

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  • May 14, 2014
Get your last crack at stone crabs

It's your last chance to dig into succulent stone crabs.

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  • May 14, 2014
LBK Liquors: On tap for next week?

LBK Liquors could open at Whitney Beach Plaza by next week.

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  • May 14, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Rotary Club works to collect All Faiths donations; Resident believes oil spill remnants exist near Longboat Key

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Photo courtesy of Jennifer Mauren Photography
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  • May 14, 2014
Special delivery arrives for Saputo family

Devyn and Bethany Saputo Dugger, of Lakewood Ranch, welcomed the birth of their first child, Reagan Grace Dugger, April 23.

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  • May 14, 2014
Island Chapel lends a helping hand to students

Longboat Island Chapel members celebrated Mother's Day by giving back to the community.

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  • May 14, 2014
Obituary: Elizabeth Wechter

Dr. Elizabeth Wechter, 96, of Longboat Key, died May 5.

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  • May 14, 2014
Obituary: John Tornillo Sr.

John Tornillo Sr., 84, of Longboat Key, died May 4.

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