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Voices of Patriotism: Bernie Ehrlich

Veteran and former Truman speechwriter, 91.

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  • June 26, 2018
Voices of Patriotism: Charlotte Latham

Teacher, 58.

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Voices of Patriotism: Richard Kersey

Rancher, 77.

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  • June 26, 2018
Voices of Patriotism: Lee Whitehurst

Fire chief, 54.

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  • June 26, 2018
Voices of Patriotism: Ricardo Graziano

Ballet dancer, 31.

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  • June 26, 2018
Voices of Patriotism: Barbara Schwartz

Former protester and Nixon staffer, 68.

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  • June 26, 2018
Voices of Patriotism: April Glasco

Community agency CEO, 55.

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  • June 26, 2018
Voices of Patriotism: Darci and Hunter Jacobs

In 2015, Darci Jacobs, a 25-year Sarasota resident, opened the retail store Panache on Main Street. Her son, Hunter, is a graduate of the Sarasota Military Academy. Their experiences with military academies has shaped the way they view patriotism and what

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Is there anything more American than a red, white and blue Corvette?
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  • Eric Garwood
  • June 26, 2018
Why is America great? Here are 10 reasons

Sometimes, it's hard to explain America. Here are some hints.

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  • June 26, 2018
Think you know about America? Let's see

Patriotic trivia isn't always as simple as it seems.

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  • Cassidy Alexander
  • June 26, 2018
Setting up to Go Fourth is no easy task

Preparation for Independence Day activities can take weeks and months.

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  • Shane Donglasan
  • June 26, 2018
What does it mean to be an American?

We asked third- and fourth-graders at Sarasota's Ashton Elementary School

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The Van Wezel believes it needs a new, larger performance arts center to grow its mission.
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  • David Conway
  • June 25, 2018
Van Wezel reveals $270 million venue vision

A new performing arts hall would expand the mission and capacity of the Van Wezel — but it needs significant public and private funding to become a reality.

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The Sarasota Orchestra believes it is constrained by its reliance on outside performance venues such as the Van Wezel.
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  • David Conway
  • June 25, 2018
Orchestra announces plans for new concert hall

The Sarasota Orchestra intends to leave the bayfront, but its search for a new dedicated home will be confined to the city limits.

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This rendering depicts The Bay's finalized master plan concept for revitalizing the area around the Van Wezel.
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  • David Conway
  • June 25, 2018
Bayfront group unveils master plan proposal

The Bay Sarasota has produced a finalized plan for redeveloping the land around the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

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