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FILM REVIEW: 'Violette'

"Violette" is a story about life-long unrequited love which fuels an immense talent for writing.

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  • July 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Blue Rooster Hog Roast

PHOTO GALLERY: Blue Rooster Hog Roast

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  • July 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Super Boat Grand Prix Parade

PHOTO GALLERY: Super Boat Grand Prix Parade

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  • July 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Fireworks

PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Fireworks

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  • July 5, 2014
Timothy Raines finds freedom through abstraction

Timothy Raines finds freedom through abstraction

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  • July 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Shrimp and Lobster Festival

Seafood lovers had a whale of a time at the annual Shrimp and Lobster Festival Saturday, July 5, at the Downtown Farmers Market. Sarasota restaurants served their seafood specialties including shrimp pasta dishes and lobster bisque to hungry festival-goers.

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  • July 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 'Tropical 4th of July'

The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens invited Sarasota residents to watch the fireworks at its annual 'Tropical 4th of July' Friday, July 4. The evening event included live music and outdoor activities for kids.

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Kayla LaBlanc lights a sparkler.
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  • July 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Fourth of July

Families celebrated the Fourth of July on Sarasota Bay Friday, July 4, with the annual fireworks display. Hundreds spent the evening at Bayfront Park before the 30-minute display began.

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George Allgair with David and Rebecca Taylor
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  • July 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club Fourth of July Celebration

Residents and guests alike enjoyed a Fourth of July Celebration July 4, at Bird Key Yacht Club. The afternoon started with fun and games followed by a flag ceremony, dinner and potato car races.

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Caroline Moreno plays with sand on the beach.
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  • Kelsey Grau
  • July 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: The Resort at Longboat Key Club's Beach Barbecue

The Resort at Longboat Key Club hosted a beach barbecue with games, sandcastle building and live entertainment July 4.

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Judge Nancy Donnellan, Michael Cuttler and Bobbi Hurwitz
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  • July 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Yacht Club Independence Day Dinner

Members of the Sarasota Yacht Club enjoyed an 'Independence Day Dinner' after participating in the yachting tradition of the Sundowner Ceremony July 4.

  • Longboat Key
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Rabbi Michael Werbow with wife, Melissa, and children Lev, Maya and Asher
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • July 4, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Beth Sholom Meet and Greet

Rabbi Michael Werbow and his family were welcomed by Temple Beth Sholom members with a meet and greet Friday, July 4. After the event, Rabbi Werbow led his first service. Werbow comes from Buffalo, NY with his wife, Melissa, and their three children. He is know for his warmth and holds a bachelor's degree in Special Education and a master's in Jewish Education. Members of the temple were excited to meet their new rabbi and dressed in red, white and blue for the occasion.

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Henry Romo and Jodi Koepp
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • July 4, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Beach VIP Party and Fireworks

Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce hosted a VIP Party prior to the Siesta Key Beach fireworks show Friday, July 4.

  • Siesta Key
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Kimi Brady and Lilly Harvey show their patriotism.
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • July 4, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Music on Main

Attendees of the July 4 Music on Main event sported red, white and blue clothing, as they listened to music by Smokey's Session, on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
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Karen Bell paints a patriotic picture on Anna Donnellan’s face.
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  • July 4, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Freedom Fest II

The Longboat Key community enjoyed an All-American morning at the town's annual Fourth of July celebration, Freedom Fest, on July 4.

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