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  • September 9, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: September 9

John Dinsmore captured the nightlife over Sarasota’s bayfront.

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  • September 9, 2021
Longboat Key weather page photo: September 9

Nicole Graziano captured this shot of a sunset over Longboat Key.

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Sam Wright and Kat Samai stretch upwards.
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • September 9, 2021
St. Armands Circle hosts last "Breathe" yoga session of summer

The yoga classes were part of the "Sol of the Circle" summer events.

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  • September 9, 2021
East County weather page photo: September 9

Bruce EntSilverman captured this busy bee in Rosedale Golf and Country Club.

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Jane Herrin. File photo.
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • September 9, 2021
9.11 Remembered: Fire marshal was with Bush team at Emma Booker

Herrin was in the same building as the President and watched the tragedy unfold from the media center.

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  • September 9, 2021
9.11 Remembered: Local events planned

Organizations across Sarasota and Manatee counties hold events to remember 9/11 on its 20th anniversary.

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Thuy Nguyen is always thinking of her next new thing.
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  • Harry Sayer
  • September 8, 2021
Sarasotan tries new things on YouTube Channel

Sarasota woman enjoys the thrill of trying something new and releases her adventures each week on YouTube.

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  • September 7, 2021
Temple Beth Israel celebrates Rosh Hashanah

After spending the High Holidays apart in 2020, the congregation got back together.

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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • September 7, 2021
St. Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Church celebrates Labor Day

The Men's Club put together an end-of-summer bash with plenty of food and fun.

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Black skimmer fledge on South Lido Photo courtesy of Kylie Wilson
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • September 7, 2021
Shorebird nesting season on Longboat Key, Lido, ends with hundreds of fledged chicks

Despite predation, red tide and storm overwash, the season was a success.

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Geoff O'Quinn and Anita Isenberg. Courtesy photo.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • September 7, 2021
Another project in the books for Lakewood Ranch resident

River Walk resident builds and donates little library.

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While at home, iLana Armida has been able to write songs, sometimes with the help of her parents, Kim and Tommie Simone.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • September 7, 2021
East Bradenton's rising star returns to her roots

Mill Creek's iLana Armida finds her artistic identity through the pandemic.

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Nonprofits are carefully watching to see if COVID numbers will impact their events.
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  • September 6, 2021
Nonprofits look ahead to uncertain season

Changing pandemic landscape makes planning difficult for event organizers.

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  • September 3, 2021
Peewee soccer kicks off in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch children make new friends while learning how to play soccer.

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Chris Collins
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  • September 3, 2021
All Angels presents artist Chris Collins

Artist of the Month at All Angels captures the photos and then takes the process to its framed completion.

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