Sarasota

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  Gung-ho, but stuck stateside in wars 4 days ago

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  'Call Andre' is an option for homebound seniors 5 days ago

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  Fund to honor student 6 days ago
  
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  McClain's establishes fund for childhood education 6 days ago
  
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  Orange Festival draws a family-friendly crowd 7 days ago
  
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  Girl's gold project gets rid of invasives 7 days ago
  
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  Club decorates windows for Applebee's Restaurant 12/28/2008
  

Sarasota-Manatee

• Area residents complete military assignments

  6 days ago
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  Check out private schools at Lakewood Ranch fair 5 days ago

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  A castle in the swamp 5 days ago
  
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  Athletes with disabilities can compete in TOPSoccer 6 days ago
  
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  Sister schools help one another 7 days ago
  
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  Check out private schools at Lakewood Ranch fair 7 days ago
  
• Keep Manatee Beautiful earns national recognition 12/28/2008
  

South

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  12 local girls are needed for youth leadership force 2 days ago

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  Charity Ball reaches out to community 3 days ago

• McClain's establishes fund for childhood education 4 days ago
  
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  Four students awarded Joe Turnesa scholarships 6 days ago
  
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  A night for reading and camaraderie 6 days ago
  
• Exceptional girls needed for health task force 7 days ago
  
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  Enrollment now open for Sarasota Youth Opera 12/28/2008
  
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  A night for culture and for education 12/28/2008
  
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  Pine View aide is force behind food bank drive 12/26/2008
  
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  Businessman continues commitment to children 12/25/2008
  
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  Family and friends enjoy holiday parties 12/24/2008
  
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  Venice senior places third in 'Idol 5' competition 12/23/2008
  
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  Port Charlotte High School wins Model U.N. honors 12/21/2008
  
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  Education Foundation announces its grants 12/21/2008
  

Venice

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  Youngsters show off skills at the annual Hoop Shoot 12/18/2008

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  Venice service gives people a way to honor loved ones 12/18/2008

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  Canned goods are needed to help build giant menorah 12/14/2008
  
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  Historical Society hosts fashion show fundraiser 12/10/2008
  
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  Sertoma Club and Santa team up for holiday cheer 12/9/2008
  

Military news

Religion and belief

Christi Womack

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  Plenty to be thankful for in Manatee County

• Take a look at results on races closer to home
• Take time to enjoy outdoor offerings
• Main Street will rumble Friday with charity rally

Yvette Kimm

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  Stanley enjoying bright lights

• Vitale crusades to cure cancer
• Giveaway stocks up students for school
• Debutante season will begin with a ball
• Church targeting needs of children