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Julie McGue and Elizabeth Russell
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • August 5, 2021
Longboat Key author Julie McGue signs at Sarasota book fair

The autobiographical author spent her day signing books and greeting friends at Bookstore1.

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Francesa Bisordi, 12, sits with her dog, Monty, who she drew for her mother's birthday. Bisordi's mom loves sunsets, which is why she chose a sunset-shaded background for her drawing.
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  • Brendan Lavell
  • August 4, 2021
Lakewood Ranch 12-year-old spends her summer drawing pets

Greenbrook 12-year-old enjoys the challenge of drawing people's pets.

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  • August 4, 2021
Longboat Key weather page photo: July 29

Jane Novacek captured this egret while enjoying lunch at Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant on Longboat Key.

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  • August 4, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: July 29

MaryAnn Parks captured this snowy egret at Myakka River State Park in Sarasota.

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University Park resident Marlene Meyer, who owns Marlene's Finds and Designs, repurposes customers' memorabilia into household items such as bracelets, napkin rings, purses, rings and more.
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  • Brendan Lavell
  • August 4, 2021
University Park woman crafts special memory collections

Marlene Meyer repurposes customers' memorabilia into jewelry and household items.

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  • August 4, 2021
East County weather page photo: July 29

Pamela Williams captured this photo of a glossy ibis in the Hazeltine neighborhood of County Club East.

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Amy Gorman and Angela Massaro-Fain. Courtesy photo
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  • Liz Ramos
  • August 4, 2021
Lakewood Ranch sisters find time to play ball

Members of Lakewood Ranch's Sisterhood for Good enjoy Bradenton Marauders game.

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It takes Jay Morgan about 30-40 minutes to restring a tennis racket.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • August 3, 2021
Jovial tennis enthusiast strings jokes and rackets together

Jay Morgan is a familiar face among the members of the Longboat Key Tennis Center.

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Top row: Florence Kinney, Marion Houston, Rosemary Thierry, Janet Short and Phyllis McIlraith. Bottom Row: Hope Byrnes, Gwen Kelly, Helen Fleder and Linda Halfast
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • August 2, 2021
Notable Knitters group provides clothes for people in need

The Lakehouse West group has become a makeshift family since the pandemic.

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Siesta Key lifeguard Robert Martini started the Maverick Movement to raise funds for three ADA swings to be installed at county parks.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • August 2, 2021
Siesta lifeguard runs 50K for ADA swings

Robert Martini started the Maverick Movement to raise funds for ADA swings in Sarasota County parks.

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Barbara, Noah, Tilly and Anna Pressman
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • August 2, 2021
Temple Beth Israel begins to host in-person Shabbat services again after 16 months

The temple is hosting Friday and Saturday services in-person again in the hopes of returning to a new normal.

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Sandwich terns get their name from the seaside English town in which they were first observed. (Miri Hardy)
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  • Miri Hardy
  • August 2, 2021
Bird of the week: Sandwich tern

Rarely seen inland, the Sandwich tern dives for its meals of fish or shrimp.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • August 1, 2021
Sarasota BMX riders celebrate Olympics

The 2021 Olympic Day was held July 31.

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Campers prepare to play with the kittens.
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  • Harry Sayer
  • August 1, 2021
Humane Society hosts animal showcase summer camp

The summer camp runs through Aug. 6

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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • July 31, 2021
Longboat Key Garden Club spruces up north fire station

The club spent their Saturday planting 120 ixoras and Mexican petunias.

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