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County officials will expand the 2014 Giving Challenge, which benefits the Food Bank of Manatee, throughout the summer.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • July 14, 2014
Grand Challenge food drive extended through the end of summer

Manatee County officials will continue to promote food and fund collections throughout the summer months for the Food Bank of Manatee 2014 Grand Challenge to white out hunger.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota County announced it is again safe to swim and participate in other water activities at Bird Key Park.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 14, 2014
"No swim" advisory lifted at Bird Key Park

County officials received test results Saturday that showed the water at Bird Key Park met state and federal standards. On Thursday, the county issued a 'no swim' advisory for the area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"It's all very real now," says bride-to-be Sara Amick as she tries on her first wedding dress at "Operation Wedding Gown."
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • July 14, 2014
Sarasota store hosts 'Operation Wedding Gown'

Military brides were invited to choose the dress of their dreams for free at Sarasota Brides & Formalwear as part of Brides Across America's "Operation Wedding Gown."

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Manatee Cal Ripken 9U All-Star team has won 17 straight games since forming seven weeks ago.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 14, 2014
Manatee Cal Ripken All-Stars win state crown

The Manatee Cal Ripken 9U All-Star team defeated North Brandon 12-2 to win the Cal Ripken Florida State Championship July 13.

  • East County
  • Sports
'Le Chef'
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • July 14, 2014
FILM REVIEW: 'Le Chef'

'Le Chef' is the latest foodie film guaranteed to tickle your taste buds as well as your funny bone.

  • Arts + Culture
Jack Flovig, 8, prepares his optimist boat as Alex Berndt watches.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • July 13, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Yacht Club Summer Camp

Children of the Sarasota Yacht Club learned to sail during a morning summer camp session July 11. The two-week sessions also include activities like trips to the beach, swimming, kayaking and paddle boarding.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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    By
  • Jack Littman-Quinn
  • July 12, 2014
Sardinian specialties stand out at new Sardinia Restaurant

Sardinian specialties stand out at new Sardinia Restaurant

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Christina “Pinky” Williams helps Amelia Desha skate.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • July 12, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Face Autism Skate Party

Face Autism Inc. held a skate party for families Saturday, July 11, at Stardust Skate Center. Families were able to rent skates and skate for two hours for free thanks to the Sarasota-based nonprofit founded by Colleen Buccieri. The Manasota roller-derby team, the Rolling Renegades, helped children skate. The team has skated with Face Autism families for more than a year. "They're great kids," says teammate Shylynn "Tess Tickles" Gamble.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Cade Strom passes the volleyball to his dad, Kyle.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • July 12, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Dig the Beach

Siesta Key Beach transformed into a volleyball haven for the 2014 Dig the Beach Volleyball Series Saturday, July 12 and Sunday, July 13. Professional and amateur volleyball players ages 10 years and up will compete in the day two-day tournament.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Attendees of the service say kiddish as they finish the Shabbat service.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 12, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Kehillah Potluck

Kehillah of Lakewood Ranch held its monthly Shabbat service, followed by kiddish and a potluck dinner July 11, at the Windsor of Lakewood Ranch. A

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • July 11, 2014
Weekend's best bets: Friday, July 11

Weekend's best bets: Friday, July 11

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FLORIDA STUDIO THEATRE
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • July 11, 2014
Laughs on demand: FST Improv Festival

Laughs on demand: FST Improv Festival

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 11, 2014
City presents preliminary budget

As the city works through the fiscal year 2014-15 budgetary process, it will work to cover a $3.6 million general fund deficit in the city manager's initial budget proposal.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • July 11, 2014
Visit Sarasota County center relocating downtown

President Virginia Haley announced at the Sarasota County Commission meeting Wednesday that the visitor's center would be moving.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Carl Seiger
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • July 11, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Clearly Invisible ... Magic Up Close with Carl Seiger'

'Clearly Invisible ... Magic Up Close with Carl Seiger' runs through Aug. 3, at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
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