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Cade Strom passes the volleyball to his dad, Kyle.
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SOUND OFF. Lakewood Ranch resident Fred Lopez reads his East County news while enjoying the view of the Sydney Opera House, in Australia.
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LOVELY TRIP. Peter and Christie Nolan recently got married in Ireland, and the couple stopped to catch up on their Observer news while honeymooning near the Cliffs of Moher.
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Lotus Bolan and Sabrina Benoit show “blue” and “yellow” in American Sign Language.
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PHOTO GALLERY: Selby American Sign Language Class
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Storm clouds roll in as the sun sets on Lido Beach.
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PHOTO OF THE DAY: Stormy Sunset
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Jack Flovig, 8, prepares his optimist boat as Alex Berndt watches.
  • July 13, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Yacht Club Summer Camp
4
Christina “Pinky” Williams helps Amelia Desha skate.
  • July 12, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Face Autism Skate Party
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Cade Strom passes the volleyball to his dad, Kyle.
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