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  • 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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  • 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.

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  • 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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The Swing Sisters perform in the garden of St. Armands Key Lutheran Church.
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  • Lesley Dwyer
  • July 3, 2022
St Armands Key Lutheran Church swings into summer

The Swing Sisters played the first concert in a summer series held in the church's garden.

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Connor Beckley and Luke Wagner take time to admire the boats on display.
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  • Harry Sayer
  • July 3, 2022
2022 Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix kicks off with block party

The downtown block party was held July 1.

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Ashton Banik practices swimming in aquatics camp. He went down the pool practicing his breathing.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • July 1, 2022
Pool just a part of YMCA's summer draw in Lakewood Ranch

The Lakewood Ranch YMCA is hosting camps that include arts and crafts, flag football, aquatics and more.

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  • June 30, 2022
Longboat Key weather page photo: June 30

Phil Trainer captured this photo of two bald eagles near Sunset Beach on Longboat Key.

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This is the best view for sunsets, but you'll be battling half of Sarasota's teen population to get a spot.
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  • Harry Sayer
  • June 30, 2022
Getting Away: Celery Fields

Few things can top the variety at the hill space in east Sarasota, which boasts running trails and gorgeous views.

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  • June 30, 2022
East County weather page photo: June 30

Gordon Silver photographed this cow along Masters Avenue in Lakewood Ranch.

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  • June 30, 2022
Sarasota weather page photo: June 30

Gordon Silver took this photo of a large gator cooling off on a warm day at Myakka River State Park.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • June 29, 2022
Former city commissioner plays taps at area events to honor veterans

From wreath laying to taps ceremonies, our traditions ensure we never forget to thank those who sacrificed for our country.

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Jimmy Reed, William McLaughlin and Lynn Horne
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  • Lesley Dwyer
  • June 29, 2022
Longboat chamber members spend a night at the aquarium

Members of the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce networked after hours June 28 at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium.

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  • Lesley Dwyer
  • June 29, 2022
Mote's Shark Zone welcomes a new shark

Arty the shark made his debut on June 24

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From planning to design and setting up, hundreds of hours are put into making Nathan Benderson Park's Fireworks on the Lake a reality. File photo.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • June 29, 2022
Fireworks company adds spark to Benderson Park's annual Fourth of July show

Pyrotecnico puts in hundreds of hours to create Nathan Benderson Park's Fireworks on the Lake.

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Lakewood Ranch's Sanddy Marchena and his wife, Melodie Marchena, love living in Florida with their daughters, Camila and Sophia Marchena. Sanddy Marchena says immigrating to the U.S. changed the trajectory of his life. (Courtesy p)
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  • Liz Ramos
  • June 29, 2022
US citizenship opens a world of opportunities for Lakewood Ranch man

Sanddy Marchena says his mother's decision to immigrate to the U.S. changed the trajectory of his life.

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