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  • July 14, 2022
East County weather page photo: July 14

Gordon Silver captured this adult male cardinal watching over a newly built nest in Del Webb.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • July 14, 2022
10 fun things to do in Sarasota

Whether you're visiting or live here, there are at least this many experiences that shouldn't be ignored.

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  • Liz Ramos
  • July 13, 2022
Out-of-Door Academy's Crazy Cooks Camp stirs up fun in Lakewood Ranch

ODA adds a twist to its summer camp as participants make pretzels.

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Terri and Jeff Driver are active members of the LBKTW, Rotary and the Green Team. (Photo by Lesley Dwyer)
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  • Lesley Dwyer
  • July 13, 2022
The do-gooding duo driving change on Longboat Key

The Drivers work, play and volunteer around their new home.

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The latest Waves and Wheels party got people going at the casino tables. (Photo courtesy of Lori Sax)
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  • Harry Sayer
  • July 13, 2022
Suncoast Charities for Children shifts summer offerings

The organization's second annual festival runs through July 14.

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A baby octopus crawls onto a boat anchored off Jewfish Key. (Photo courtesy of Hilary Julian)
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  • Lesley Dwyer
  • July 12, 2022
Baby octopus hitches a ride from Jewfish Key

The octopus most likely boarded the boat via the anchor, the family said.

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The Volleyball for Beginners participants exchanged contact information after their session with instructor Chris McComas (second from right) with the intention of keeping their new hobby going together.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 12, 2022
Volleyball for Beginners class in Lakewood Ranch offers instruction, fun

The participants learn their bumps, sets and spikes at Waterside Park.

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Herb Moller, Sue Forbrook, Jack Jones, Maria DiMenna, and Terry Campbell in the kitchen at Our Daily Bread.
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  • Lesley Dwyer
  • July 12, 2022
$94,000 donation leaves a lasting mark at Christ Church

The gift to Christ Church on Longboat Key by a founding member goes a long way to help the church's mission group.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • July 11, 2022
Athletes assemble for beach volleyball weekend on Siesta Key

The SSOVA beach volleyball tournament was held July 9-10 on Siesta Key.

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As of July 1, Jeff Driver is the new Rotary president.
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  • Lesley Dwyer
  • July 11, 2022
Jeff Driver now driving "do-goodery" as Rotary president

Driver will focus on public wellness and environmental sustainability.

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    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • July 10, 2022
International Ballet adds its spin to the Mall at UTC in Sarasota

Ballet company's young dancers perform in unusual mall setting.

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Florida Studio Theatre's Harry Shaull loves the Motown songs. "I feel like they have the highest energy and are the most fun to do," Shaull says.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • July 10, 2022
Florida Studio Theatre's 'Off the Charts!' hits Lakewood Ranch

Waterside Place crowd enjoys theater group's performance.

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  • Lesley Dwyer
  • July 9, 2022
St. Armands Circle Park jazzed up for first concert of the summer

The Hot Tonic Orchestra played jazz-styled covers of pop music.

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Butterfly orchids are considered commercially exploited in Florida and may not be harvested or sold without a permit. (Miri Hardy)
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  • Miri Hardy
  • July 7, 2022
Florida butterfly orchids thrive in Myakka's old-growth oaks

Old-growth trees provide the loose, well-drained environment required by these petite epiphytes.

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  • July 7, 2022
East County weather page photo: July 7

Darlene Edelman took this photo while kayaking on the Braden River.

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