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• On 9/11, day to join in prayer

  

  Manatee County Christians are joining a nationwide effort to use the anniversary of a national tragedy as a call to reconnect with God.

Sarasota

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  United Way's campaign begins
  
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  Quilt helps keep memories alive
  
• Girl Scouts host troop building
  
• Openings available at garden
  
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  Mermaids get set for Labor Day
  

Sarasota-Manatee

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  Coalition honors center and student
  
• 'Conversation with a Friend'
  
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  MTI offers classes for enrichment
  
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  Local swimmers bring home gold
  
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  Joyful, humble days of Ramadan
  

Venice

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  Carving figures and friendships
  
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  Drivers deliver meals and smiles
  
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  Eagle Scouts reunite in Venice
  
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  School year starts with day of firsts
  
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  Free flights create aviation interest
  

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  If my life was on television…

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  Teens Today

  Teens: Politics is for you too!

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  Community Voices

  The Volun-Tourist: Avoiding the Tourist Traps in a Taxi

Religion & Belief

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  Grace focusing on family life
  
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  Owning the faith early on
  
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  Ministry expands to North Port
  
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  Covenant welcomes everyone
  
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  Club celebrates 8th birthday
  
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  Thrift House serving a need
  
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  Musical afternoons at church
  
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  Pastor brings change to Bethel
  

Military

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  Gunner bailed from an airplane
  
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  Destroyer kept convoys safe
  
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  Heroism under fire in Pacific
  
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  Surviving a kamikaze attack
  
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  Military service skirted battles