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Eight-year-old Oliver Girad attempts a shot.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 29, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Lacrosse Camp

Nearly 35 boys and girls hit the field for the All Out Lacrosse Camp July 15-19, at The Out-of-Door Academy.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Health In Motion mobile will visit 13 different sites in the month of August.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • July 29, 2013
Mobile medical unit to visit 13 sites in Sarasota County

The Sarasota County Health Department's Health In Motion Mobile Medical Unit will provide free and low-cost health services at 13 sites around the county in August.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Longboat Key Club & Resort has received its 30th consecutive AAA Four-Diamond Award.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 29, 2013
Key Club receives 30th AAA Four-Diamond Award

The resort has received the honor every year since 1983, one year after its opening and is one of just six lodgings in Florida to receive the award for 30 or more years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Pennie Williams family came from as far as California for a surprise birthday party.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 29, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Pennie Williams turns 90

Dorothy Williams, who everyone knows as Pennie, turned 90 July 20. To celebrate, Williams' daughter Barbara Bostic planned a surprise party July 28 - and it was a success.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • July 29, 2013
Elderly woman robbed outside store

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is searching for a man who robbed an 86-year-old woman Sunday afternoon.

  • East County
  • News
Save Our Seabirds is located at 1708 Ken Thompson Parkway. (File photo)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 29, 2013
SOS appoints new avian hospital administrator

Sarah Olivero is the new avian hospital administrator at Save Our Seabirds.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 29, 2013
East County gas station robbed at gunpoint

Two men robbed a local 7-Eleven gas station at gunpoint early this morning.

  • East County
  • News
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's "Best of Stevie Wonder." Courtesy photo.
  • By Paula Atwell
  • July 28, 2013
THEATER REVIEW: 'Best of Stevie Wonder'

WBBT's rocking production of 'Best of Stevie Wonder' does the iconic singer/songwriter proud.

  • Arts + Culture
Octavia Spencer stars in "Fruitvale Station." Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • July 28, 2013
FILM REVIEW: 'Fruitvale Station'

The new film, 'Fruitvale Station,' traces the last 24 hours of Oscar Julius Grant III's life.

  • Arts + Culture
Ashley Bafia and Dr. Melinda Lacerna
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • July 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Girls Inc. Girls Night Out 'Slumber Party'

Guests enjoyed spa stations and a fashion show at the second annual Girls Night Out 'Slumber Party' Friday, July 27, at Hotel Indigo.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • July 27, 2013
Sound Off — Florida Faces Transportation Challenges

Sound Off — Florida Faces Transportation Challenges

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David Freeman of Freeman Orthodontists checks 11-year-old Milan Smith’s teeth for cavities. This is the third year Freeman has participated in Day of Hope.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • July 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Fifth Annual Day of Hope

Children and parents attended the Fifth Annual Day of Hope Saturday, July 27, at Booker High School to get supplies, medical examinations, hair cuts and photographs before returning to school.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Tammie Averso finds a baby sea turtle while digging up a nest on Friday.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • July 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Turtle Watch Nest Opening

The Longboat Key Turtle Watch opens a nest behind Sea N Suds Friday, July 26. For more information and more photos, pick up a copy of the Aug. 1 Longboat Observer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ila Edwards
  • July 26, 2013
Infuse Me! Cantaloupe Infused Vodka

Infuse Me! Cantaloupe Infused Vodka

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  • By Amanda Heisey
  • July 26, 2013
Mr Beery’s Gets in on Some Laugh Action

Mr Beery’s Gets in on Some Laugh Action

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