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Dawn Davis enjoys catching up on her reading and having a macaroni salad for lunch during her lunch break from her work at Superior Bank.
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PHOTO OF THE DAY: Lunch Break

For many people working, lunch time is a time to walk away from work and have a little bit of food, possibly with other co-workers. For others, it is a nice way to catch up on some reading while enjoying the shade of a palm tree.

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Selby Library will be closed on Sundays, effective this coming Sunday.
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Libraries closing on Sundays

Selby Library and Jacaranda Public Library will be closed on Sundays beginning in October.

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Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
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Sarasota County considers closing pistol and rifle range temporarily

County Parks and Recreation may temporarily stop operations Oct. 1 at the Knight Trail Park Pistol and Rifle Range.

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Enjoy this week's edition of Castaway
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My View: Teachers unions sue for status quo

The new merit-pay law is obviously good for students and provides accountability. Sadly, and predictably, teachers unions feel threatened.

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Andy McCain, as Morham the Giant, marches around the stage on stilts shouting “Fe Fi Fo Fum” during “Jack and the Enchanted Beanstalk” Tuesday, Sept. 27 at the Gompertz Theatre.
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Florida Studio Theatre opened their doors to students from IMG Pendleton and St. Martha's School to experience 'Jack and the Enchanted Beanstalk' Tuesday, Sept. 27 at the Gompertz Theatre.

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This yellow candlestick senna plant is blooming right outside the main entrance to the Selby Botanical Gardens.
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PHOTO OF THE DAY: Hello, Yellow

Selby Botanical Gardens has beautiful and exotic flowers and plants, both inside and outside of the main gardens.

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Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
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Bob Bartolotta, Sarasota town manager
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  • September 27, 2011
IN THE PUBLIC EYE: Bob Bartolotta

The city of Sarasota gave city manager Bob Bartolotta a shot at rebooting his more than 30-year-old municipal government career in June 2007.

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Leeland Berry, 8, chows down on some spaghetti while his mom, Laurie, smiles in the background during the CYD and Boys & Girls Club “Family Dinner Night” Monday, Sept. 26, at the Lee Wetherington Boys & Girls Club.
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  • September 26, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: CYD "Family Dinner Night"

Community Youth Development teamed up with Boys & Girls Club for 'Family Dinner Night' 6-8 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 26, at the Lee Wetherington Boys & Girls Club

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The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. The center is located at 4000 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice.
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  • September 26, 2011
County Commission to take final budget vote

The Sarasota County Commission will take its final vote on the 2012 fiscal year budget and millage rates after public hearings Sept. 26 at the Administration Center in Venice.

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The city of Sarasota celebrates 100 years of fire rescue service in the downtown area today.
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  • September 26, 2011
Downtown celebrates 100 years of fire service

The city of Sarasota has had fire rescue service in the downtown area for 100 years. A celebration was held Sunday to mark the event.

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Double homicide suspect Brandin Lee Kasick, 26, was arrested in J.D. Hamel Park Sunday.
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  • September 26, 2011
Sarasota police arrest murder suspect

City of Sarasota police officers apprehended a Pennsylvania double homicide suspect Sunday after he was seen in the downtown area.

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