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A common moorhen enjoyed cooling off Tuesday, August 9 in the pond next to the tennis courts at Payne Park. Many different types of birds have found food, water and camaraderie in the ponds over in Payne Park.
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PHOTO OF THE DAY: Splish, Splash

A common moorhen enjoyed cooling off Tuesday, August 9 in the pond next to the tennis courts at Payne Park. Many different types of birds have found food, water and camaraderie in the ponds over in Payne Park.

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Javier Sanchez is the race director for the First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon & Relay.
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  • August 9, 2011
COMMUNITY SPORTS TIPS: Preparing for a half marathon

This week, First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon & Relay race director Javier Sanchez shares on how to prepare for a half marathon.

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The Sarasota Ballet School will give a performance at noon Saturday, Aug. 13, at the Florida State University Center for the Performing Arts, 5555 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 34243.
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  • August 9, 2011
Sarasota Ballet School gives final summer performance

The performance includes classic and original works taught by company principals, Octavio Martin and Kate Honea, Sarasota Ballet faculty and others.

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Classic Cops of the Day: Sarasota

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Sheriff Tom Knight, left, and Lt. John Jernigan display stolen metal and mug shots of the suspects in those thefts.
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  • August 8, 2011
Illegal-scrapping crackdown nets 62 arrests

A sheriff's office campaign designed to dampen the theft and sale of scrap metal results in the capture of dozens of suspects.

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A DID workshop will be held 9 a.m. Tuesday at City Hall, 1565 First St., Sarasota.
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  • August 8, 2011
DID holds meeting Tuesday

The Downtown Improvement District will discuss ways to market downtown and how to spend its marketing dollars this week.

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Team Dirt Dragger posed with their 61 lbs. Amberjack Saturday, August 6 during the Sarasota Slam weigh-in at Marina Jack’s.
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  • August 6, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Slam

The 2011 Sarasota Slam was a huge success this past week with the final weighing in of the fish caught taking place Saturday, August 6 at Marina Jack's.

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John Ryan, Commodore Jeff Birnbach and Rusty Chinnis
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  • August 6, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Scallopalooza

Many local community members as well as Sarasota Yacht Club members came out Saturday, August 6 to attend Scallopalooza at the Sarasota Yacht Club. The evening included a cocktail hour, dinner and a silent auction to raise money for the Sarasota Bay Watch's scallop restoration project.

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Peter Abbott, John Overton and Paul Gardener
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  • August 5, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Kiwanis, Rotary joint meeting

The Downtown Sarasota Kiwanis Club today held a joint meeting with the Rotary Club of Sarasota at Broadway Bar.

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Sarasota Bay Watch’s motto: "A healthy bay is everybody’s business."
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  • August 5, 2011
Weekend Best Bet: Scallopalooza

This Saturday evening event will support scallop restoration efforts.

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Jose I. Castro is a leading expert on North American sharks.
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  • August 5, 2011
Mote scientist publishes North American shark guide

Jose I. Castro's new book, "The Sharks of North America" provides a comprehensive field guide.

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Click inside to see one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
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  • August 5, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Sarasota

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A Florida League of Cities lobbying workshop will be held next month at City Hall, 1565 First St.
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  • August 5, 2011
City to host lobbying workshop

The city of Sarasota will host a workshop session to teach elected officials and others how to lobby on behalf of local goverments.

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Betty Poire’s dress spins while dancing with John Moldthan.
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  • August 5, 2011
Weekend Best Bet: Florida State DanceSport Championships

Head over to the Ritz Carlton, Sarasota this weekend to see some amazing dance moves.

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