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Monica Welde, Heather "Lucy" McFall and Tonie Waters dance on grapes.
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  • August 15, 2015
Rosa Fiorelli Winery & Vineyard hosts grape grapple
John Wilcher and Jacqueline Spencer share a moment on the dance floor.
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Goodwill Manasota helps keep the spirit of '45 alive
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Mote takes a bite out of Sharks Days
World War II veteran Bill Schlapfer.
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Community remembers VJ Day on 70th anniversary
Aaron Harshman finds his perfect pitch.
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Lakewood Ranch High band plays on
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Braden River High band marches through summer
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Home of the Month: All About the Art
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Living the cowboy way
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Orioles play ball with Girls Inc.
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Sarasota Rec League faces international competition
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Children upcycle for art
Smokey Santillo and the Smokey's Session band serenade their audience.
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East County jams on Main
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Mote gets robotic
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Kiwanis Club honors area scholars
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Auto aficionados talk classic cars
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Campers read through summer at Camp Gan
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Sarasota Youth Sailing drops anchor
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Disney divas waltz into dance
The Sarasota American 11-and 12-year-old All-Stars earned a berth in the Florida State Tournament after winning the Section 6 title.
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Proving a Point
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  • August 3, 2015
Finding forever homes
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  • July 30, 2015
Lakewood Ranch Baptist Church teaches life lessons during day camp
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Monica Welde, Heather "Lucy" McFall and Tonie Waters dance on grapes.
  • August 15, 2015
Rosa Fiorelli Winery & Vineyard hosts grape grapple
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John Wilcher and Jacqueline Spencer share a moment on the dance floor.
  • August 15, 2015
Goodwill Manasota helps keep the spirit of '45 alive
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  • August 15, 2015
Mote takes a bite out of Sharks Days
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World War II veteran Bill Schlapfer.
  • August 14, 2015
Community remembers VJ Day on 70th anniversary
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Aaron Harshman finds his perfect pitch.
  • August 14, 2015
Lakewood Ranch High band plays on

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