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Neighbors

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  • 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.

  • East County
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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.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • July 10, 2022
Florida Studio Theatre's 'Off the Charts!' hits Lakewood Ranch

Waterside Place crowd enjoys theater group's performance.

  • East County
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    By
  • 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.

  • Longboat Key
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Butterfly orchids are considered commercially exploited in Florida and may not be harvested or sold without a permit. (Miri Hardy)
    By
  • 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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  • Observer Staff
  • 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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  • July 7, 2022
Sarasota weather page photo: July 7

Charles Burks captured this butterfly landing on a flower in Selby Gardens.

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  • July 7, 2022
Longboat Key weather page photo: July 7

Ashley Dawson captured a beautiful piece of driftwood on Longboat Key’s Greer Island.

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Ed Kelly said he likes to compete against himself while bowling — and he would likely do it more often with a bowling facility in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 6, 2022
Lakewood Ranch residents get their bowling fix despite no easy-access lanes

MVP Sports and Social provides an outlet for bowling fans despite the long drive to Bradenton's Bowlero center.

  • East County
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Kids get acquainted with a number of bunnies.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • July 5, 2022
Humane Society of Sarasota brings bunnies to campers

Campers learned plenty about rabbits and other animals during summer camp.

  • Sarasota
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Alex Kitcher has a small crew of friends he plays video games with that will be joining him at Sarasota Polytechnical School. (Photo by Harry Sayer)
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  • Harry Sayer
  • July 5, 2022
A new school year often means a big transition

Students and parents reflect on moving into middle school and high school.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • July 4, 2022
Abortion rights proponents march on Bayfront Park during July 4 gathering

Protesters surrounded the Unconditional Surrender statue during the display on July 4.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • July 4, 2022
Sarasota celebrates history with July 4 fireworks show

Hundreds gathered at Bayfront Park to watch the show on July 4.

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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • July 4, 2022
Selby celebrates the Fourth with cookout

The All-American cookout had fun and games for families on July 4.

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    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • July 4, 2022
Freedom Fest bathes Longboat Key in red, white and blue

Biscuit arrived on a hot air balloon float and won Most Creative Costume.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • July 4, 2022
Another Fireworks on the Lake in Sarasota keeps them wanting more

Live music and a fun run add to the joy of the annual fireworks event at Nathan Benderson Park.

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