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Edward and Sarah Campanella
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • June 15, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Fathers and Fenders

Families and car enthusiasts enjoyed their Sunday at Fathers and Fenders Sunday, June 15, at Five Points Park. The annual car show was open to the public a celebrates automobiles and Fathers Day.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Myakka City resident Dixie Cline has been out to Ancient Oaks Gun Club several times since it opened.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 15, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Manatee Chamber Sporting Clays Fun Shoot

Nearly 120 Manatee Chamber of Commerce members put their shooting skills to the test during the organization's first Sporting Clays Fun Shoot June 13, at Ancient Oaks Gun Club. Participants attempted to hit 50 clay targets spread over three courses. Awards were presented to the top three teams as well as the highest individual shooter.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • June 15, 2014
FILM REVIEW: 'The German Doctor'

'The German Doctor' is a semi-fictionalized story about the elusive Dr. Josef Mengele.

  • Arts + Culture
Elena Urioste
    By
  • June LeBell
  • June 15, 2014
MUSIC REVIEW: Sarasota Music Festival - Saturday Symphony 2

There was an electricity pulsing through the Opera House Saturday evening for the Sarasota Music Festival.

  • Arts + Culture
Man Getting a Facial
  • By Mary McAndrews
  • June 14, 2014
A softer side of Father's Day

A softer side of Father's Day

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Sinai and Veronica Juarez
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • June 14, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Selby Garden's "Super Saturday"

Selby Gardens hosted "Super Saturday" Saturday, June 14. The morning event invited families to take advantage of the gardens with self-directed lawn games and activities. "Super Saturdays" will run every Saturday through August.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Roger DeWitt and John Raber, both members of Disabled American Veterans Chapter 18, prepare to raise the flag.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • June 14, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Palm Aire Flag Day Ceremony

To show patriotism and in honor of Flag Day, June 14, Palm Aire residents observed a Flag Day ceremony by veterans and JROTC members, followed by the display of the United States' flag.

  • East County
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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 13, 2014
Weekend's best bets: Friday, June 13

Weekend's best bets: Friday, June 13

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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 13, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Brides Against Breastcancer ’80s Wedding Crasher Party

PHOTO GALLERY: Brides Against Breastcancer ’80s Wedding Crasher Party

  • Arts + Entertainment
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    By
  • Jack Littman-Quinn
  • June 13, 2014
Derek's: A Sarasota favorite reopens in Bradenton

Derek's: A Sarasota favorite reopens in Bradenton

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
"The Dixie Swim Club" runs through June 22, at The Players Theatre.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • June 13, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'The Dixie Swim Club'

'The Dixie Swim Club' is making a big splash this month at The Players.

  • Arts + Culture
Pat Dorsey presents the Small Business of the Year (51 to 100 Employees) Award to Bob Stanell of CS&L CPAs.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • June 13, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Small Business Awards

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce celebrated area small businesses at the 24th annual Small Business Awards Luncheon Friday, June 13, at the Hyatt Regency, Sarasota. Members and guests enjoyed lunch while eight Sarasota and Manatee businesses received recognition for their success in their category. Winners included CS&L CPAs, Gateway Bank of Southwest Florida, Goodwill Industries- Manasota, Inc. and the Van Wezel Foundation, Inc.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Customers browse one of the festival’s many tents at last year’s festival.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • June 13, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: The 13th annual St. Armands Craft Festival

Browse works from over 175 artisans and craftsmen this weekend in St. Armands Circle Park. The 13th annual St. Armands Craft Festival takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 14, and Sunday, June 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The workshop will take place at Longboat Key Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 13, 2014
Commission to discuss budget at special workshop

Town staff is expected to present ways to address a $307,000 budget deficit at next year's workshop.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
U.S. Bankruptcy Judge K. Rodney May is accepting “higher and better” offers that may come forth before an auction scheduled for 2 p.m. June 19 in his Tampa courtroom.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 13, 2014
Colony Lender's attempt to delay auction fails

A motion to delay the auction of a bankrupt estate was denied by U.S. Bankruptcy Judge K. Rodney May on Thursday.

  • Longboat Key
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