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  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 7, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: March 7

Mary Tygh Parks photographed this little green heron playing hide and seek at the Celery Fields.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 5, 2018
Longboat Key weather page photo: Jan. 4

Alice Lehr photographed a great blue heron and a snowy egret fishing together at The Players Club on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 15, 2018
Sarasota weather page photo: March 15

Phil Stone photographed this crested caracara seemingly not bothered by the mockingbird buzzing overhead at Palmer Boulevard.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam speaks at the Florida Energy Summit in 2013. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 26, 2016
Adam Putnam visits Lakewood Ranch

State commissioner on agriculture will share with business professionals at a luncheon Tuesday.

  • East County
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  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 1, 2018
The Resort at Longboat Key Club springs into Easter

The club held its annual Easter celebration on April 1.

  • Longboat Key
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Scott Humston. Photo by Berkley Mason.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • November 2, 2017
He's definitely pro kids

Motivational speaker helps children overcome their own impediments.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 22, 2017
East County weather page photo: June 22

Stan Pastor captured this summer sunset at the Lakewood Ranch Country Club after a storm.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 6, 2017
East County weather page photo: July 6

Sharon Lytle captured this shot of rainbows over Lakewood Ranch Country Club.

  • East County
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Cindy Leder captured this fiery sunset shot at Beachplace on Longboat Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 19, 2017
Longboat Key weather page photo: Jan. 19

Cindy Leder captured this fiery sunset shot at Beachplace on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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Photo by Anna Brugmann
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • March 8, 2017
Race of the mascots

Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium hosted its mascot race on Siesta Key Beach on March 8.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 6, 2017
Sarasota weather page photo: April 6

Richard Bottorff captured these birds having lunch in the bay at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 13, 2017
East County weather page photo: April 13

Jeannie Sparks photographed this bird in a marsh along Braden Run Road in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 17, 2016
Sarasota weather page photo: Nov. 17

John Worrall captured this shot of an alligator and its baby in his Nokomis backyard.

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  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • March 8, 2016
Duncan and Bullock visit Democratic Club

The Longboat Key Democratic Club hosted Mayor Jack Duncan and Town Manager David Bullock at its monthly luncheon Tuesday, March 8, at the Portofino Restaurant.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2015
Christ Church laces up for Turning Points

Christ Church laces up for Turning Points

  • Longboat Key
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Brody Knox makes a new friend — the Easter Bunny.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 2, 2015
Bunnies, candy and egg hunts, oh my!

The Easter Bunny made an early stop at the Kiddie Academy of Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
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Courtesy
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 2, 2013
Darwin's on 4th to host benefit for fire victims Thursday, April 4

The bar is offering a free cocktail with donations.

  • Arts + Culture
Manatee's parks and beaches, however, will remain open for the public, as will the county's natural preserves.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 21, 2013
Manatee County government to close for holiday

Manatee County Government offices will be closed Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 22, 2013
Mini Mustangs learn building skills

Students in Lakewood Ranch High School's Mini Mustangs pre-kindergarten program learned valuable construction and agricultural skills recently, while also making something special for their mothers.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 6, 2013
Women's Club visits Asolo Rep

Members and guests of the Lakewood Ranch Women's Club got a first-hand look at the life of a play May 15, when they spent the day at the Asolo Repertory Theatre.

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