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  • February 1, 2018
Sarasota weather page photo: Feb. 1

Heather Dees photographed a dove family that built a nest near her window in Greenbrook Chase neighborhood in south Sarasota.

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  • February 1, 2018
East County weather page photo: Feb. 1

Nitza De Jesus photographed these deer on a foggy morning in Lakewood Ranch.

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  • February 1, 2018
Longboat Key weather page photo: Feb. 1

Niki Muller photographed this bromeliad on the north end of Longboat Key.

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Rotarian Don Weippert chokes up while accepting thanks from veteran Carl Moore, whose Home for Our Troops homes was made partially possibly by Weippert's $10,000 donation. Weippert challenged his colleagues to support veterans.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 31, 2018
Lakewood Ranch Elks host open house

Rotary, Rosedale women honor veterans

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 31, 2018
Pride is king of Nolan play

Nearly 50 students participate in "Lion King Kids."

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    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • January 31, 2018
Picture of health: Lori Jaress and Kenneth Rainey

In uniform or off duty, Sarasota police officers say fitness helps them physically and mentally.

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  • Cassidy Alexander
  • January 31, 2018
Fish vending machine removed from mall at PETA's request

No fish, no foul.

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Florida First Lady Ann Scott reads with students. (Courtesy photo).
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 31, 2018
Your Town: Students read along with Florida's first lady

Stories from your neighbors.

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UnidosNow Executive Officer Luz Corcuera, Fior Zamora and Andres Monr Photo by Tom J. Thomas
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 31, 2018
All Angels show heart

Church members met grant recipients on Jan. 14.

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Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 31, 2018
Father-Son duo pens book together

Howard Myers lost his vision in the Vietnam War. Now his son, Chad, is helping him tell his story.

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Ringling College is bringing its lecture series to The Paradise Center on Longboat Key.
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  • Katie Johns
  • January 29, 2018
RCLLA heads to The Paradise Center

Eight lectures through the Ringling College Lifelong Learning Academy will be held at The Paradise Center this season.

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  • Cassidy Alexander
  • January 29, 2018
Jewish Food Festival brings Israeli heritage to Sarasota

Everything from kugel to matzo ball soup was available at the festival on Jan. 28.

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  • Cassidy Alexander
  • January 29, 2018
Growing pup: Guide dogs and handlers graduate from training

Class no. 262 celebrated the end of their training at the Southeastern Guide Dogs campus.

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The Orioles are partnering with Sarasota County libraries to offer a free game ticket to young readers.
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  • Ryan Butler
  • January 29, 2018
Libraries, Orioles team up to promote reading

The Big League Reader program offers game tickets for students.

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  • Cassidy Alexander
  • January 28, 2018
Fundraiser benefits Healthy Start Coalition

Jan. 25 saw food, music and fun at Sarasota Architectural Salvage.

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