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Emma Rodman, 7, leads a skipping circle.
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  • August 4, 2015
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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Finding forever homes
Alana Price paints multi-colored fireworks for her cityscape painting project.
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  • July 30, 2015
Lakewood Ranch Baptist Church teaches life lessons during day camp
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Spice & Tea and Amore teach the art of cooking
Twelve-year-old Anna Lawrence swings to new heights.
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  • July 30, 2015
East County camp dreams up colorful games for attendees
Melinda Jeter, Cindy Schultz, and Jeannette Kennedy are the three main vacation Bible school organizers. "Jeanette's the lead singer, I'm the lead guitarist, and Cindy is the base drummer in this," said Jeter.
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RiverLife vacation Bible school compete for crazy hair day
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SPD K-9 unit receives bulletproof vests
Olivia Vafeas and Claire Steiner dance before the fashion show.
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UTC hosts Sunday Soiree
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Singing saves at Palm-Aire
Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Vice President Kevin Cooper welcomes guests and members to the Power Hour Luncheon at Chart House.
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  • July 24, 2015
Chamber members catch up with Power Hour luncheon
  • By Kristen Herhold
  • July 24, 2015
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce goes to Fleming’s
Mariana Albarez, Aliyan Perez and volunteer Daniele Spring
  • By Jessica Salmond
  • July 23, 2015
Woodland Community Church vacation Bible school journeys off the maps
Johnny Cavoli builds a fort with hula hoops.
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Campers find balance with circus camp
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  • July 22, 2015
Summer boat traffic has striking impact on marine life
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  • July 21, 2015
Mustangs score with hoops camp
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Pirates enjoy summer slugfest
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Kids warm up with Risen Savior's Mega Sports Camp
Five contestants battled it out for bragging rights, and $50.
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Hungry contestants devour hot dogs
Marc Pelz pours a sauvignon blanc and chardonnay blend from Binyamina Yogev Wines.
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  • July 19, 2015
Temple Emanu-El unwinds with tasting
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  • July 18, 2015
Amore by Andrea savors its sounds
Alexandra Jefferson, 3, plays in the water.
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Splash Shabbat soaks Central Park
Goodwill Manasota President and CEO Bob Rosinsky and Goodwill North Georgia President Ray Bishop.
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  • July 17, 2015
Goodwill Ambassadors mingle with social event
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Fiati Five holds master class for local high school students
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Emma Rodman, 7, leads a skipping circle.
  • August 4, 2015
Disney divas waltz into dance
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The Sarasota American 11-and 12-year-old All-Stars earned a berth in the Florida State Tournament after winning the Section 6 title.
  • August 4, 2015
Proving a Point
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  • August 3, 2015
Finding forever homes
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Alana Price paints multi-colored fireworks for her cityscape painting project.
  • July 30, 2015
Lakewood Ranch Baptist Church teaches life lessons during day camp
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Spice & Tea and Amore teach the art of cooking

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