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Booker running back Jamal Benson scored a pair of touchdowns on runs of 23 and 5 yards.
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  • August 29, 2014
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  • August 26, 2014
Sarasota and Manatee county voters turn out on Longboat
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Hundreds of families turned out for the event.
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  • August 22, 2014
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  • August 21, 2014
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  • August 20, 2014
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Booker running back Jamal Benson scored a pair of touchdowns on runs of 23 and 5 yards.
  • August 29, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota football vs. Booker
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Warren and Jean Lexton with Catherine and Arthur Armitage
  • August 29, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club Labor Day Celebration
3
Barbara Elliott can't believe she doesn't know the answer to a "Dr. Who" trivia question.
  • August 29, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 'Dr. Who' Celebration
4
Chris Sancin, featured speaker John Nicolosi and Joan Campo-Liga
  • August 28, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Designing Women Boutique Salon Series Luncheon
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Hosts Philippe King and Rotary Club of Longboat president Sydell Pittas
  • August 27, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Rotary Club of Longboat Celebration Party

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