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Jeannie Sparks captured this shot of a butterfly in the marsh on River Club Road in Lakewood Ranch.
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  • August 18, 2016
East County weather page photo: August 18

Jeannie Sparks captured this shot of a butterfly in the marsh on River Club Road in Lakewood Ranch.

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Niki Muller captured this quiet sunset at the north end of Longboat Key.
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  • August 18, 2016
Longboat Key weather page photo: August 18

Niki Muller captured this quiet sunset at the north end of Longboat Key.

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Courtesy photo. Item #76
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  • Amanda Morales
  • August 18, 2016
On the scavenger hunt

Sarasota residents dressed up as storm trooper at Yoder's for international scavenger hunt.

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Author Ben Alexander uses his book to strike up conversation with Lois Davis.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • August 18, 2016
A few good men

Eligible bachelors are wanted for Stir it up! 60 and plus speed dating.

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Long-time friends Sharon Stephens and Van Withey bonded over quilts and wanted to help the victims in Orlando heal with these quilts.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • August 18, 2016
Quilting to cope; Residents build on quilting bond to benefit Pulse victims

Siesta Key residents Sharon Stephens and Van Withey hope to help victims and survivors of Pulse shooting heal with quilts.

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Mark and Annette Gabrick groove to "What is hip?" at Friday Fest at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • August 18, 2016
Sarasota Calendar 8.18.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Aug. 18.

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Lynn Woods winds up to bowl.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • August 17, 2016
Chamber challenges businesses to bowling tournament

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce hosts twelve teams for bowling tournament Wednesday, Aug. 17 at Sarasota Lanes.

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Stacy Alexander, Mote Assistant Vice President for Community Relations and Communications, and Mote President and CEO Michael Crosby at last year's family festival.
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  • August 17, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

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Courtesy photo. Tyler's Ice Cream is located next to The Lazy Lobster at 5350 GMD.
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  • Katie Johns
  • August 17, 2016
Here’s the scoop: Tyler’s Ice Cream

The gourmet ice cream shop is located next to The Lazy Lobster at 5350 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

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Rachel runs the bases on one of the practice fields.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • August 16, 2016
Girls Inc. swings for the fences with Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles minor league team hosts Girls Inc. of Sarasota County for a baseball clinic.

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  • Niki Kottmann
  • August 13, 2016
Gold Coast Eagle Distributing Grand Champion Celebration

Gold Coast Eagle Distributing celebrates its award as best wholesaler in the nation

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  • August 13, 2016
Citizens scope the bay for scallops

The Sarasota Bay Watch held its annual scallop search on Aug. 13.

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  • August 13, 2016
Woodland Community Church starts the school year with a bash

Hundreds of families braved the rain to attend Woodland Community Church's first annual Back to School Bash.

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Beth Hill captured this Lido Beach sunset.
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  • August 11, 2016
Sarasota weather page photo: August 11

Beth Hill captured this Lido Beach sunset.

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Morag Reid captured this shot before a storm in Lakewood Ranch.
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  • August 11, 2016
East County weather page photo: August 11

Morag Reid captured this shot before a storm in Lakewood Ranch.

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