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  • August 13, 2017
Sarasotans gather in support of peace after white supremacist rally in Virginia
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Christ Church fries up fellowship
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  • August 11, 2017
The Pines toasts its centenarians
Al Benincasa and Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce President Gail Loefgren
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  • August 10, 2017
Longboat Key Chamber members beat the heat
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Willis Elementary ushers in new school year
Hard hats with The Mark logo printed on their fronts sit on shovels before the ground breaking.
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  • August 9, 2017
Stakeholders break ground on downtown Sarasota development
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  • August 4, 2017
Longboat Key police investigate double homicide at resort; victims were workers
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Lakewood Ranch campers dive in to last week of summer camp
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  • August 3, 2017
Kiwanis Club honors local students
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  • August 2, 2017
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Aqua Kids meet Mote turtles
Junior League of Manatee County President Amanda Marello and Event Chairwoman Kara McAllister
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Big League motivation
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  • July 28, 2017
Bayfront Westin hotel opens
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Divas jump for dancing
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Boys and Girls Club rocks the boat in first regatta
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  • July 27, 2017
Alta Vista celebrates sixth annual Eagle Fest
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  • July 27, 2017
Lakewood Ranch's Cheers for Charity raises the bar
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  • July 26, 2017
Republican Club mingles with town officials
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  • July 25, 2017
Longboat Key Chamber hosts Business After Hours
Event hosts Sue and Burt Borgelt
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  • July 24, 2017
Christ Church congregates for dinner
Marie Pelicano photographed these birds flocking on the shore of Lido Key. Shorebirds’ lives depend on healthy coastal features such as beaches, water and dunes.
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  • July 24, 2017
Your Florida birds
  • By Anna Brugmann
  • July 22, 2017
City rededicates, renames Pineapple Park for Paul Thorpe
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  • By Katie Johns
  • July 21, 2017
Longboat Island Chapel hosts summer barbecue
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