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  • Katie Johns
  • June 26, 2018
Aqua Kids search Sarasota Bay

With dipping nets in hand, campers took to the water to learn about marine life.

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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • June 26, 2018
Voices of Patriotism: April Glasco

Community agency CEO, 55.

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  • June 26, 2018
Fourth of July Calendar 2018

Spirit of America calendar with complete Fourth of July events in Sarasota, Manatee counties, including local fireworks shows.

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  • Shane Donglasan
  • June 25, 2018
A ray of sunshine

Booker theatre students rallied together to throw a benefit show on June 14 for their classmate Isabella Smith after she suffered a traumatic brain injury.

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  • Shane Donglasan
  • June 24, 2018
Weekend warriors take over Friday Fest

Reggae band Jah Movement kicks off the Van Wezel's Friday Fest series.

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  • Shane Donglasan
  • June 24, 2018
Siesta Key Chamber members find their rhythm at business card exchange

Sand, sounds and socializing made up the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce's monthly networking event on June 21.

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  • Katie Johns
  • June 23, 2018
Bird Key members take the stage

Members enjoyed a karaoke night on June 23.

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  • Katie Johns
  • June 23, 2018
Christ Church gathers for summer service

Church members gathered June 23 for dinner and a sunset service on the beach.

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  • June 22, 2018
Longboat Key weather page photo: June 21

Jane Novacek photographed this great blue heron by a pier on Longboat Key.

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  • June 22, 2018
East County weather page photo: June 21

Joseph McAuliffe captured this sunset from Gosport Cove in Lakewood Ranch’s Del Webb neighborhood.

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  • June 22, 2018
Sarasota weather page photo: June 21

Tom McGee photographed these juvenile night herons in south Sarasota.

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  • Katie Johns
  • June 21, 2018
Campers paddle through Sarasota Bay

The Marine Explorers and Waterman’s Camp take kids on adventures around various barrier-island marine environments.

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  • Katie Johns
  • June 20, 2018
Tennis campers swing into summer

The Resort at Longboat Key Club tennis campers are working on their skills this summer.

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Kimberly Bleach, Jane Hutchins, Shelia Gleason and Stephanie Feltz are all involved with SYC Cares. This summer, they will work on drafting a grants policy.
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  • Katie Johns
  • June 20, 2018
Sarasota Yacht Club forms philanthropic organization

SYC Cares is working to put club members’ philanthropic passions under one umbrella.

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Mort and Carol Siegler at their 70th anniversary celebration and vow renewal in November 2017.
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  • Katie Johns
  • June 20, 2018
Mort Siegler remembered for philanthropic spirit

Siegler, a family man and builder driven by details, died Tuesday, June 12.

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