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East County resident Marissa Bouchard submitted this photo of the John Ringling Causeway from Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
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  • April 10, 2013
Weather Photo: BRIDGING THE GAP

East County resident Marissa Bouchard submitted this photo of the John Ringling Causeway from Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 9, 2013
Obituary: Richard Snyder

Richard Snyder, 88, of Longboat Key, died March 30.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 9, 2013
Obituary: Johnny Esaw

Johnny Esaw, 87, of Longboat Key and Toronto, died April 6.

  • Longboat Key
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DeDona
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 9, 2013
Obituary: Lenna Lorraine Witt DeDona

Lenna Lorraine Witt DeDona, 92, of Novi, Mich., formerly of Longboat Key, died March 24.

  • Longboat Key
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Carole Covino, Jane Bagot, Pat Brouder, Jane Cronin and Mary Ann Simpson prepared lunch.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 9, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Mary's Women's Guild Meeting

The Women's Guild of St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church installed new officers Tuesday, April 9, and held a luncheon to commemorate the end of season.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 9, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Garden Club End of Year Awards

The Longboat Key Garden Club awarded grants, scholarships, beautification awards and plaques thanking Home & Garden Tour participants Tuesday, April 9, at Joan Durante Park.

  • Longboat Key
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Sunny Pervil and Pat Belford
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 9, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Grand Bay End of Season Party

Grand Bay bid adieu to seasonal residents with a potluck party Monday, April 8, in the neighborhood clubhouse.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 9, 2013
Obituary: Sanford Milter

Sanford Milter, 93, of Sarasota died April 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Oliviah Hohneke attends the picnic with her parents.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • April 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Casey Key Picnic

The Casey Key Association hosted their annual picnic Sunday, April 7 at the Nokomis beach pavilion to get together with community members. 'It is great for people to get to know one another in a relaxed atmosphere,' said Steven Lee. 'We love Casey Key and support it.' Butchers Gourmet served dinner to 145 community members and Bryan Spainhower played Spanish guitar.

  • Sarasota
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Dr. Kiran Patel
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Beyond the Dream

Kelly Wright, of Fox News and 'Beyond the Dream,' filmed a segment in Sarasota Thursday, April 4, at The Francis downtown. Wright performed live jazz music and awarded local leaders who have followed in the footsteps of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Ghandi.

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John Berteau and Debra Jacobs
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Patterson Foundation Legacy of Valor Luncheon

The Patterson Foundation celebrated the launch of its Legacy of Valor Campaign Friday, April 5, at the Girl Scouts of the Gulfcoast Conference Center. The campaign will highlight military service and patriotism in Sarasota leading up to next spring's Patriot Plaza dedication.

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Jack Johnson plays in the toy bin.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Family Living Kids' Day

Family Living hosted its annual Kids' Day Saturday, April 6, at Payne Park. Families and children explored the event's many summer camp and educational booths and participated in many family friendly events, including face painting, miniature horse petting and Strider bike races.

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Runners take off at the blare of the horn.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • April 7, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Run for the Turtles

Nearly 1,000 runners hit the beach Saturday, April 6 to help endangered turtles at Mote Marine Aquariums Run for the Turtles on Siesta Key Beach. The 5K sanctioned by the Manasota Track club and the 1-mile fun-run/walk provided major support for Mote Marine Laboratory's Sea Turtle Conservation and Research Program

  • Siesta Key
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Mary Beth Grey, Barbara Saaby and Charleen and Fred Gorbet
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 7, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Palm-Aire Art Association Gala

Supporters of the Art Association of the Palm-Aire Country Club gathered for the organization's annual gala event April 6, at the Palm-Aire Country Cub clubhouse.

  • East County
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Chuck and Jamie Smith
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 7, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Community Fund Gala

Local philanthropists gathered April 6, at the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club, for the Lakewood Ranch Community Fund's annual gala fundraising event.

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