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Hatchlings head toward the Gulf after hatching. Nests often contain between 100 and 120 eggs, but only one in 1,000 hatchlings typically survives to maturity. (File photo)
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  • Kelsey Grau
  • April 9, 2014
Key organizations prepare for turtle-nesting season

Beginning May 1, members and volunteers of Longboat Key Turtle Watch as well as Mote Marine Laboratory's Sea Turtle Patrol will be out before dawn each morning, walking the sandy shores in search of nests.

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  • April 9, 2014
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Headed on a great vacation? Make sure to take your Observer along! Visit YourObserver.com/itsreadeverywhere to submit your entries. We can't wait to see where The Observer will travel next!

  • Longboat Key
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  • By George Rauch
  • April 9, 2014
Market Watch

Debt, not gold, backs the U.S. dollar

  • Longboat Key
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Cecily and Larry Lancit are expanding Paradise Coast TV to hotels in Sarasota. (Photo by Ed Clement)
  • By Jean Gruss
  • April 9, 2014
A Wider Lens

Paradise Coast TV is expanding its hotel-room programming to visitors in Sarasota by building on its success in the Naples area.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Brian Wamback submitted this photo of a full moon over Longbeach Village.
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 9, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Brian Wamback submitted this photo of a full moon over Longbeach Village.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 9, 2014
Business Reports

Founders Club model The Girona set to open in May; Beth Barnett joins Sotheby's team; Davis acquires CornerStone Title

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Shayla Bianchi submitted this photo of an owl perched on a tree near Greenbrook Adventure Park.
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 9, 2014
Weather: East County

Shayla Bianchi submitted this photo of an owl perched on a tree near Greenbrook Adventure Park.

  • East County
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Gloria Weissberg, Ed Brickman and Eli Brickman
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • April 9, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Ed Brickman Reception

The Longboat Key Center for the Arts held a reception in honor of Ed Brickman, a talented jewelry maker and teacher, on April 9.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Katie Norvell has volunteered at Cat Depot since the grand opening of its current facility in 2010. She says she enjoys the organization's mission and high-energy atmosphere.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 8, 2014
The Good News: Katie Norvell

Cat Depot volunteers find rewards in the organization's mission to save lives and provide shelter for homeless cats.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Susan Landau, Dan Wade, Barb Kerwin and Kip O’Neill
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • April 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Garden Club Annual Picnic

On April 8, the Longboat Key Garden Club honored award recipients and members at its annual meeting and picnic at Joan M. Durante Park.

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Linda Burke, Gaye Schwarz and Ellen Horak
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • April 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Women's 18-Hole Golf Association closing luncheon

The Women's 18-Hole Golf Association held its annual closing luncheon Tuesday, April 8, at the Longboat Key Country Club Harbourside. Members were unable to play golf due to the weather and instead enjoyed a lunch of pasta and salad.

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Bonni Chisling, Anita Cohen and Bunny Skirboll
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • April 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Key Niners Closing Luncheon

The Key Niners held its closing luncheon for members Tuesday, April 8, at Longboat Key Club Islandside. Attendees enjoyed lunch despite the rain.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mary Lou Winnick, Arlene Skversky and Irma Skversky
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • April 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Democratic Club Luncheon

The Longboat Key Democratic Club met for its monthly luncheon at the Portofino Restaurant in the Harbourside Marina on April 8. Professor Susan MacManus spoke on 'what to look forward to in the 2014 elections' to attendees after lunch and general club announcements.

  • Longboat Key
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Courtesy Sarasota County Emergency Management
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • April 8, 2014
Storms on the way

A line of storms following a passing cold front will bring heavy rain to the area Tuesday.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Members of the public are invited to meet local authors at five of Sarasota County's libraries.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • April 7, 2014
Sarasota libraries celebrate local authors for National Library Week

Members of the public are invited to meet local authors at five Sarasota County Libraries during National Library Week. The events take place from Friday, April 11 to Friday, April 18.

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