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  • By Pam McTeer
  • July 8, 2009
Sarasota Baptist starts preschool program

The Lakewood Ranch church is accepting applications for its Parents Morning Out, open to children ages 2-4.

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  • July 8, 2009
Help name the bald eagle at Save Our Seabirds

A male bald eagle, found in Parrish, was brought to Save Our Searbirds for rehabilitation three months ago. After he was treated he was released, but he did not fly away.

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  • July 8, 2009
Sarasota County's first turtle hatches

Sarasota County's first turtle nest of the season hatched Tuesday, June 30, on Longboat Key.

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  • July 8, 2009
Boats on display at St. Armands Circle

The eighth annual St. Armands Fourth of July boat show took place Saturday, July 4, and Sunday, July 5, at St. Armands Circle Park.

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  • Loren Mayo
  • July 6, 2009
Siesta Key's new vision reaches fruition

A ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday, July 6 marked the completion of a streetscape beautification project that has given Siesta Key Village a new look.

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  • Loren Mayo
  • July 3, 2009
Meadows displays its patriotism

The Meadows Country Club held a flag-raising ceremony at its new cell tower July 3.

  • Sarasota
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  • Loren Mayo
  • July 2, 2009
Photo of the day: Delivering love

This vibrant mailbox sits in the front yard of a Siesta Key resident's house that is full of love.

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  • July 2, 2009
Rotary Clubs give the gift of play

Oak Park School held a dedication ceremony Tuesday, June 30 for new playground equipment provided by six area Rotary Clubs.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • July 1, 2009
Obituary: Donald James Roosa

Donald James Roosa, 80, of Sarasota and formerly of Longboat Key and Lansing, Mich., died June 27.

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  • July 1, 2009
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  • By Donna Swan
  • July 1, 2009
Deal Us In: Correct play

Deal Us In: Correct play

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  • July 1, 2009
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Scoreboard

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  • July 1, 2009
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  • July 1, 2009
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  • By Kent Chetlain
  • July 1, 2009
Beach Residence condo sells for $2.18 million

Two weeks after the keys' season high of 17 recorded-realty sales, the keys' market dropped back to 11 transactions the second week of June and seven the third week.

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