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  • July 1, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: July 1

Patricia Donnelly captured a photo of this anhinga drying its wings in Village Walk.

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Curtesy of Sarasota County Libraries & Historical Resources.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • July 1, 2021
Sarasota County may not have come to fruition without these famous figures

As Sarasota was becoming a county, there were a few key residents who helped it become a thriving community.

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David Miller was grand marshal of Longboat Key's Freedom Fest in 2017. Mike Doll drives him down the parade route.
    By
  • Kat Wingert
  • July 1, 2021
Back to the Fourth, back to the fun

It's been a long year, but we are here to help you get back into the celebratory spirit.

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  • News
Vero Beach’s Rhonda and Macy Levin enjoyed the 2020 fireworks show at Nathan Benderson Park with Sarasota’s Randy and Noel Bryan and Venice’s Nina and Jen Teise.
  • By Mark Bergin and Brendan Lavell
  • July 1, 2021
Mirth on the Fourth . . . again

The COVID-19 pandemic prompted the cancellations of many Fourth of July events in 2020.

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  • By Nat Kaemmerer and José Valle
  • June 30, 2021
How should you spend the Fourth?

Can't decide what to do or where to go? Go with the flow, and let our decision tree point the way.

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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • June 30, 2021
Hundred Oaks Farm's Mini Horse/Mini Donkey Camp leads to big fun in Myakka City

Campers care for mini horses, mini cows, donkeys and puppies at Maureen Hudson's ranch in Myakka City.

  • East County
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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • June 30, 2021
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce gathers guests for Business After Hours

Despite the rain, a couple dozen local businesspeople came to network.

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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • June 30, 2021
Paradise Center on Longboat Key holds matinee test run

A few members came to enjoy an afternoon inside and watched "Downton Abbey."

  • Longboat Key
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Ryan Kohn interviewed Carlos Palma and a variety of others, asking them questions from the real U.S. citizenship test. Photo by Brynn Mechem.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 30, 2021
U.S. citizenship test is no easy A

Passersby at St. Armands Circle were given the quiz and got mixed results.

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Liz and Steve Rinehart. Photo by Brendan Lavell.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • June 30, 2021
Lightning fans from east Bradenton say team will win Stanley Cup

Liz and Steve Rinehart have been Tampa Bay Lightning fans since 1998.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch's Sutton Burnstein, 5; Elliott Knight, 8; Ethan Burnstein, 9; and Bob Wayman, 10, have a little fun at a Bradenton Marauders game at LECOM Park.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 30, 2021
What a catch! We love baseball's beauty.

Stars shine in America's pastime, but the burning love begins in our back yards.

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It's a time for good food and camaraderie — don't be the guy that burns the food.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • June 30, 2021
Spirit of America: An Idiot's Guide to the Fourth

There's a lot of ways to celebrate the loudest holiday in more than a year. Here's one tip: don't be stupid.

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The Fun Nite finale sells for $124.99 (often BOGO) and fires 33 shots straight up.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • June 30, 2021
$100? $1,000? The fireworks choices are yours

A Fourth show need not be expensive. But it surely can be.

  • Sarasota
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Connor and Owen Fitzpatrick show off the fish they caught. It's a Fitzpatrick family tradition to try to catch a fish to make for dinner on the Fourth of July. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • June 30, 2021
Food a big part of holiday traditions

Families share their delicious Fourth of July favorites.

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The South Gate Community Center was designed in 1956 by architect Victor Lundy. File photo
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • June 29, 2021
South Gate Community Center will stay in residents' control

Voters say Sarasota County's offer was too low for the property.

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