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  • October 1, 2016
St. Boniface blesses pets
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  • September 30, 2016
Premier Sports Campus launches film series
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Career Resource Center opens its doors
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  • September 27, 2016
UPDATE: Red tide affects Sarasota barrier island beaches
Sandrina Bellino, a Zumba instructor in Lakewood Ranch, leads a Latin-inspired dance during the Viva Latino festival.
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  • September 25, 2016
Viva Latino festival spices up Lakewood Main Street
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Totally Tailgate scores big for Girls Inc.
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Superheroes on Parade Superhero Celebration
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Riverview students go for gold at homecoming dance
Even centerpieces included the main attraction of pasta for the Tuscan-inspired dinner.
  • By Amanda Morales
  • September 24, 2016
Bird Key Yacht Club dines under the Tuscan sun
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  • September 24, 2016
Scallopalooza: It's Clamtastic! celebrates scallop and clam restoration efforts
Joe Schmidt and Mary Grace Arents
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  • September 24, 2016
St. Michael celebrates patron saint festival
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  • September 24, 2016
Manasota B.U.D.S book club sets sail
Some colorful peppers are for sale at the Health and Wellness Expo's farmers market.
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  • September 24, 2016
Lakewood Ranch Health Expo produces fresh ideas
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  • September 23, 2016
Dance fever hits Freedom families
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  • September 23, 2016
Longboat man remembered for military achievements
Olympic rowing gold medalist Amanda Polk, who performed in Rio with the winning United States women's eight team, signals the countdown to the World Championships with a cowbell.
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  • September 23, 2016
Countdown begins to 2017 World Rowing Championships at Benderson Park
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  • September 23, 2016
Longboat Key dredging focus shifts to north island
Whiskey expert Turner Moore demonstrates tasting techniques.
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  • September 23, 2016
Chabad of Sarasota sips Scotch, schmoozes
The Patterson Foundation President and CEO Debra Jacobs with Community Foundation of Sarasota County President and CEO Roxie Jerde celebrate the more than $13 million in donations and matches collected during the 2016 Giving Challenge.
  • By Amanda Morales
  • September 21, 2016
Giving Challenge collects $13.4 million for local nonprofits
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  • September 20, 2016
Giving Challenge features a red carpet
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  • By Amanda Morales
  • September 18, 2016
JDub's heats up barbecue competition
Guatemala keeper Diego Luna denies Joshua Sargent of the U.S . point blank in the first half. Defender Fausto Santizo was late getting to the play.
  • By Jay Heater
  • September 17, 2016
U.S. Under 17 soccer team rolls over Guatemala
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Cal Ripken league takes swing at fall season
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Designing Women Boutique Salon Series returns after summer hiatus
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