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  • By April Doner
  • July 23, 2012
Local songbirds take flight: Passerine kicks off summer tour

Local songbirds take flight: Passerine kicks off summer tour

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  • By Bonnie Silvestri
  • July 23, 2012
Notes from a Virgin Vegan, Part Three: the Next Generation

Notes from a Virgin Vegan, Part Three: the Next Generation

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Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • July 23, 2012
July 23: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

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Doc snuggles up to Beatriz Urrutia, Saturday, July 21, in the playing and petting area during Puppy Love at Southeastern Guide Dogs Sarasota.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • July 23, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Puppy Love

Guide dogs in training and Ambassador dogs enjoyed some extra belly rubs, head scratches and opportunities to interact with humans and fellow guide dogs, Saturday, July 21, during Puppy Love at Southeastern Guide Dogs Sarasota.

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Several citizens assisted in rescue efforts, including Captain Michael Wackelin of Towboat US.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • July 23, 2012
Sarasota police make water rescues during thunderstorms

Sarasota officers and good Samaritans rescued three capsized boats during severe weather over the weekend.

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Sarasota Police Officer Donzia Franklin made the arrest of Lido Shores resident Jeffrey Todaro
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  • Robin Hartill
  • July 23, 2012
Sarasota Officer Franklin arrests Lido Shores resident for burglary

Officer Donzia Franklin arrested Lido Shores resident Jeffrey Todaro on a charge of burglary of an occupied dwelling.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 23, 2012
Ford named to national board

Manatee County School District's director of food and nutrition has been named president of the School Nutrition Association.

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Susan Andert
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  • Nick Friedman
  • July 23, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Flea Market and Collectibles Fair

Sarasota Municipal Auditorium was transformed into a trove of hidden gems and treasures Saturday, July 21, as part of the Flea Market and Collectibles Fair. Vendors from the surrounding area displayed their collectibles, including art, antiques and various trinkets, and shoppers enjoyed the opportunity to search for the perfect additions to their collections.

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Martha Ballard and Jean Powell
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • July 23, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Towles Court Art Walk

Art enthusiasts and artists enjoyed a stroll through the Towles Court art district Friday, July 20, as part of the monthly art walk event, which is held every third Friday. Galleries extend their hours and invite guests to walk from gallery to gallery, exploring the art, enjoying light snacks and live music.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • July 23, 2012
Water advisory lifted for three beaches

It's now safe to hit the water at Lido, Turtle and North Jetty beaches.

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Longboat Key residents can be eligible for assistance for property damages sustained during Tropical Storm Debby.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • July 23, 2012
Key residents eligible for FEMA Debby assistance

A temporary disaster recovery center is open in Manatee County, and a community relations team is canvassing Sarasota County.

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This week's in the kitchen is with Kay Kouvatsos, of the Village Cafe.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • July 23, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Kay Kouvatsos

Kay Kouvatsos of the Village Cafe on Siesta Key enjoys serving up a wide variety of food while working at her family restaurant.

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Ryan Montague, a staff member in Sarasota Count Traffic Engineering, shows representatives a dumpster their firms will oversee during an annual contract for Siesta Key Village maintenance.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 23, 2012
County picks firm for Village maintenance

Sarasota County recommended a Sarasota company for an annual maintenance contract for Siesta Key Village after nearly a year without one.

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Bill and Cathy Goshorn pose at the entrance of Bird Key Yacht Club, Saturday, July 21, before partaking in the Passage to India event.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • July 22, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Passage to India

Bird Key Yacht Club members attended "Passage to India", Saturday, July 21, at the club house. The evening included cocktails, an Indian meal, a live DJ and a performance by a belly dancer.

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Nathaniel Garcia, 8, Sage Scrimle, 7, Halee Beckwith, 7, Thomas Garcia, 6, and Tyler Helm, 9, look down from above and talk to camp counselor Myles Webb, Wednesday, July 18, out at Central Park during Bible Baptist Summer Camp.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • July 21, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Bible Baptist Summer Camp

The campers at Bible Baptist Summer Camp had fun splashing around in Splash Park and playing on the playground within Central Park, Wednesday, July 18, out in Lakewood Ranch.

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