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Storm clouds roll in as the sun sets on Lido Beach.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • July 15, 2014
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Stormy Sunset

Lido Beach is alive with activity just before sunset July 14, despite the loud cracks of thunder from an approaching storm.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 15, 2014
Sarasota Ballet welcomes two Royal Ballet School graduates

Lily Howes and Barny Sharrat, graduates of The Royal Ballet School and newly added company members of Sarasota Ballet, will be in good company in Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Zara Barrie
  • July 14, 2014
Factory Girl: How to survive a breakup

Factory Girl: How to survive a breakup

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • July 14, 2014
Business owners threatened with loss of patronage over campaign sign

A Siesta Key business was threatened with losing customers because of campaign signs for Lourdes Ramirez.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Sarasota Police Department had been accredited through the voluntary process since 2002.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 14, 2014
Sarasota Police Department loses accreditation

The Sarasota Police Department announced today that it withdrew from an accreditation process last month after discovering past compliance issues.

  • Sarasota
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The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort closed in August 2010.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 14, 2014
Colony Lender places winning bid for resort assets

Colony Lender LLC submitted a winning bid for $15,200,100 but plans to sell its assets to Orlando-based Unicorp.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Photo courtesy of the Sarasota Sheriff's Department. The Hazardous Devices Unit destroyed a cylindrical object filled with a gel-like substance in a paper bag July 14 on Swift Road.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • July 14, 2014
Bowl with chicken's head, feathers found on Swift Road

The Sarasota County Sheriff's office have reopened Swift Road near Grand Cayman after investigating a suspicious object found in the street.

  • Sarasota
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Sarasota Memorial Hospital unveiled its new $250 million Courtyard Tower last year.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 14, 2014
SMH pushes forward with more renovations

Sarasota Memorial Hospital will hold a community workshop Wednesday, to involve the public in initial plans for a new rehabilitation facility.

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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
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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."

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  • 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
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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
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