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Lotus Bolan and Sabrina Benoit show “blue” and  “yellow” in American Sign Language.
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PHOTO GALLERY: Selby American Sign Language Class

Families learned American Sign Language at Selby Public Library's Youth Summer Program Tuesday, July 15. Erin Bosch taught students colors in sign language by reading "Pete the Cat" by Eric Litwin. After reading "Pete the Cat," students took part in an arts and crafts project.

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The Sarasota Police Department had been accredited through the voluntary process since 2002.
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The Sarasota Police Department announced today that it withdrew from an accreditation process last month after discovering past compliance issues.

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Sarasota Memorial Hospital will hold a community workshop Wednesday, to involve the public in initial plans for a new rehabilitation facility.

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Sarasota County announced it is again safe to swim and participate in other water activities at Bird Key Park.
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County officials received test results Saturday that showed the water at Bird Key Park met state and federal standards. On Thursday, the county issued a 'no swim' advisory for the area.

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"It's all very real now," says bride-to-be Sara Amick as she tries on her first wedding dress at "Operation Wedding Gown."
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Sarasota store hosts 'Operation Wedding Gown'

Military brides were invited to choose the dress of their dreams for free at Sarasota Brides & Formalwear as part of Brides Across America's "Operation Wedding Gown."

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Christina “Pinky” Williams helps Amelia Desha skate.
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PHOTO GALLERY: Face Autism Skate Party

Face Autism Inc. held a skate party for families Saturday, July 11, at Stardust Skate Center. Families were able to rent skates and skate for two hours for free thanks to the Sarasota-based nonprofit founded by Colleen Buccieri. The Manasota roller-derby team, the Rolling Renegades, helped children skate. The team has skated with Face Autism families for more than a year. "They're great kids," says teammate Shylynn "Tess Tickles" Gamble.

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Cade Strom passes the volleyball to his dad, Kyle.
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PHOTO GALLERY: Dig the Beach

Siesta Key Beach transformed into a volleyball haven for the 2014 Dig the Beach Volleyball Series Saturday, July 12 and Sunday, July 13. Professional and amateur volleyball players ages 10 years and up will compete in the day two-day tournament.

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As the city works through the fiscal year 2014-15 budgetary process, it will work to cover a $3.6 million general fund deficit in the city manager's initial budget proposal.

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Visit Sarasota County center relocating downtown

President Virginia Haley announced at the Sarasota County Commission meeting Wednesday that the visitor's center would be moving.

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Last year for FCAT assessment test in Florida schools

This was the last school year the Florida Department of Education will assess performance in schools with the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT).

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Benderson Development plans to redevelop the remains of a vacant mobile-home park near Siesta Key. The Siesta Key Association is concerned about the impact of the proposed development on traffic. (Photo by Alex Mahadevan)
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SKA requests additional traffic study

Concerned that traffic patterns will become congested with a development at Stickney Road and U.S. 41, the Siesta Key Association has requested the county facilitate an additional traffic study for the intersection.

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