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Freda Perrotta
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  • Kristen Herhold
  • August 4, 2015
Turtle Watch honors Freda Perrotta

Longboat Key Turtle Watch recognized founder Freda Perrotta on Aug. 1.

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Emma Rodman, 7, leads a skipping circle.
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • August 4, 2015
Disney divas waltz into dance

Jump Dance Company's dance camp featured fairytale princess stories.

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Susan Moore submitted this sunset photo, taken from her backyard in Lakewood Ranch.
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  • August 4, 2015
East County photo contest winner: August 6

Susan Moore submitted this sunset photo, taken from her backyard in Lakewood Ranch.

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  • August 4, 2015
Longboat Key photo contest winner: August 6

Norman Weber submitted this sunset photo, taken near Big Pass.

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Diane Proios checks Maika Arlond’s blood pressure at the Longboat Key health fair on May 21.
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  • Kristen Herhold
  • August 3, 2015
Longboat to offer deskercise class

The hour-long session will teach workers how to increase their physical activity while at work.

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    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • August 3, 2015
Children carve out fun with Sand Sculpture Camp

Sand Sculpture Camp takes place at Siesta Key Beach.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 3, 2015
Finding forever homes

Local rescue groups seek adoptive families at Pet Adopt-a-Palooza.

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Photo courtesy: Susan Molnar
  • By Nancy Schwartz
  • August 1, 2015
Photo contest winners: June

Photo contest winners: June

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    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • July 31, 2015
Rainy day diversions

The weekend forecast predicts rain.

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Cecily Schneider submitted this sunset photo, taken near Palmer Ranch.
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  • July 31, 2015
Sarasota photo contest winner: July 30

Cecily Schneider submitted this sunset photo, taken near Palmer Ranch.

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Mark Tutschulte submitted this sunset photo, taken on Anna Maria Island.
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  • July 31, 2015
Longboat Key photo contest winner: July 30

Mark Tutschulte submitted this sunset photo, taken on Anna Maria Island.

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Lakewood Ranch resident Morag Reid submitted this photo of a black-bellied whistling duck taken in his backyard.
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  • July 31, 2015
East County photo contest winner: July 30

Lakewood Ranch resident Morag Reid submitted this photo of a black-bellied whistling duck taken in his backyard.

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Alana Price paints multi-colored fireworks for her cityscape painting project.
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • July 30, 2015
Lakewood Ranch Baptist Church teaches life lessons during day camp

The church held its first music, art and drama camp this summer.

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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • July 30, 2015
Spice & Tea and Amore teach the art of cooking

The Spice & Tea Exchange on St. Armands Circle held its monthly chef series at Amore by Andrea on July 29.

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Twelve-year-old Anna Lawrence swings to new heights.
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • July 30, 2015
East County camp dreams up colorful games for attendees

Dream Oaks Camp attendees enjoyed a scavenger hunt, tie dying bandanas and playing messy Twister July 30.

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