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Kayla LaBlanc lights a sparkler.
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PHOTO GALLERY: Fourth of July

Families celebrated the Fourth of July on Sarasota Bay Friday, July 4, with the annual fireworks display. Hundreds spent the evening at Bayfront Park before the 30-minute display began.

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PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Beth Sholom Meet and Greet

Rabbi Michael Werbow and his family were welcomed by Temple Beth Sholom members with a meet and greet Friday, July 4. After the event, Rabbi Werbow led his first service. Werbow comes from Buffalo, NY with his wife, Melissa, and their three children. He is know for his warmth and holds a bachelor's degree in Special Education and a master's in Jewish Education. Members of the temple were excited to meet their new rabbi and dressed in red, white and blue for the occasion.

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PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Beach VIP Party and Fireworks

Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce hosted a VIP Party prior to the Siesta Key Beach fireworks show Friday, July 4.

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Six prominent residents of Sarasota and Manatee County recall their journey to the 'Land of the Free.'

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Michael Fesko wears a homemade costume for the parade.
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  • July 3, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Grand Prix Boat Parade

Residents and Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix fans gathered downtown for the annual Boat Parade Friday, July 3, on Main Street. The parade is one of many events held by the Super Boat Grand Prix, which ends July 6.

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Thousands flock to Siesta Key Beach for the annual fireworks display.
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Weekend Best Bet: Fourth of July Fireworks

Celebrate the Fourth of July with an evening full of fireworks at Siesta Key Beach or over Sarasota Bay. Both displays are free and open to the public.

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Sarasota County contractors remove sea flora near the end of North Shell Road to make room for one of 17 parking spaces.
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Shell Road reopens with improvements

Sarasota County reopened North Shell Road today, after installing 17 parking spaces at the popular Siesta Key beach access.

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NEW HEIGHTS. Nikki Taylor and Jane Thompson took their most recent issue of the Sarasota Observer to the rooftop of the Kimberly Hotel in New York City.
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Courtesy photo Elaina Mand of All Faiths Food Bank and her husband, Brandon, man the donation site at Big Cat Habitat.
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Big hearts

Big Cat Habitat's Jam Out Hunger event was overflowing Sunday, with guests, volunteers and - most importantly - food.

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Thankful for First

First America Bank showed its love for the local Humane Society June 13, at its 'Paws for a Cause' adoption event.

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Bayfront plan envisions $100 million aquarium

A recently leaked private proposal for public bayfront land tops $300 million, causing a stir among groups developing a plan for the future of the property.

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Photo by David Conway Lido Key residents say their shoreline is in need of immediate assistance. A FEMA-backed project, approved following Tropical Storm Debby, is scheduled to provide sand later this year.
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  • July 3, 2014
County endorses Lido renourishment

At a workshop Monday, the Sarasota County Commission encouraged city staff to maximize the potential of a Lido Beach renourishment project scheduled for later this year.

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  • July 3, 2014
Commissioners praise Harmer's initial budget

Last year, Sarasota County Commission budget workshops were often tense, with the possibility of large looming budget shortfalls and emergency meetings to slash spending before public hearings.

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VIDEO: Main Street moratorium on events to take effect

With planned construction restricting the available parking downtown, the city is instituting a policy that will significantly reduce the number of Main Street events.

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