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  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 12, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: December 12

Billie Dawson captured this image of a seagull that caught a fish at Quick Point Nature Preserve on Longboat Key.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 20, 2020
Longboat Key weather page photo: February 20

Stan Singer captured this image of the sun coming through the clouds after a storm at Beachplace in Longboat Key.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 27, 2020
East County weather page photo: February 27

Pamela Williams photographed this double-crested cormorant in a pond by Player’s Drive in Country Club East.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The 2020 Dick Vitale Gala has been postponed to September 4. Photo courtesy The V Foundation for Cancer Research.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 20, 2020
Dick Vitale Gala postponed to September

The move was made in response to COVID-19 concerns.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 24, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: October 24

Unusual wave-made sand formations were photographed at Turtle Beach on Siesta Key by Richard Wulterkens.

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  • By Harry Sayer |
  • November 10, 2019
Hermitage Artist Retreat backs creatives with Artful Lobster

The retreat's 2019 fundraiser was held Nov. 9.

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 21, 2019
East County weather page photo: November 21

This black-bellied whistling duck was captured in flight over a field near Lorraine Road by photographer Gordon Silver.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 21, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: November 21

Allison Forsyth captured this image of a setting sun from under Ringling Bridge at Bird Key Park.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 28, 2019
East County weather page photo: November 28

Wild turkeys were on the move along the side of Lorraine Road in Lakewood Ranch, as photographed by Gordon Silver.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 5, 2019
East County weather page photo: December 5

Pamela Williams captured this anhinga soaking up the morning sun in Country Club East, Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 6, 2019
East County weather page photo: June 6

Linda Korff captures a blue heron fishing in the pond in Tara Golf & Country Club.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 15, 2019
East County weather page photo: August 15

This great blue heron was photographed by Pamela Williams catching a snake for dinner in the Hazeltine subdivision of Country Club East.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 26, 2019
Sarasota County to close most offices for Labor Day

All libraries and recreation centers will be closed.

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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 8, 2018
Crafters cultivate spirit of giving

Lakewood Ranch group raises funds for Turning Points.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 9, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: May 9

Jeannie Sparks caught this moment of a mother wood duck and her little ones at Red Bug Slough Sarasota.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 30, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: May 30

Michael Cohen captured a photo of this roseate spoonbill and tricolor heron feeding together on South Lido Key.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 30, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: May 30

Claire Savreux shares her lunch time with a cardinal on a chair in her back yard in the Southgate neighborhood of Sarasota.

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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 27, 2018
Rescue howls up fun at Mall at UTC

It's 'Howl-o-Weenie' good time when canines come in costume.

  • East County
  • News
Hannah Mauer picks up some litter.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • February 16, 2019
City Island a little cleaner after Mote volunteer sweep

Interns and their friends organize an event after learning of the effect of trash on coastal waters.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Nick, Jennifer, Grayson and Emma Tullio with (back) Regional Director Rebecca Blitz
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • February 21, 2019
Make-A-Wish Southern Florida dives into giving

Cooking for Wishes: A Toast to the Sea was hosted Feb. 21 at Michael's On East.

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