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Bob Bonella makes his way down Main Street during the 18th annual Thunder By The Bay.
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Thunder By The Bay roars through Downtown Sarasota
Cindi Gilbert tried the brisket sandwich.
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Delish knish: Temple Sinai dishes up favorites for Jewish Food Festival
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St. Armands clowns around
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Thunder by the Bay 'Born to be Wild' Kickoff Party
Sen. Nancy Detert spoke about her decision to leave the state senate and run for the Sarasota County Commission.
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Sarasota Republican Club introduces local candidates
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Bird Key Yacht Club celebrates yesteryear
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Town Hall 2016 Platinum Appreciation Dinner
Life Enrichment Coordinator Sonja Carpenter brought in some of her finished king cakes.
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Windsor residents learn the art of king cake
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Lakewood Ranch sophomore Faith Schyck scored the lone goal of the game.
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  • January 4, 2016
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Bob Bonella makes his way down Main Street during the 18th annual Thunder By The Bay.
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Thunder By The Bay roars through Downtown Sarasota
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Cindi Gilbert tried the brisket sandwich.
  • January 10, 2016
Delish knish: Temple Sinai dishes up favorites for Jewish Food Festival
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St. Armands clowns around
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Haile TSA students cruise against cancer
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